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Situated on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier encompasses over 50 acres of shops, restaurants, live theaters, family attractions, parks, gardens, and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States, drawing over nine million visitors annually.

Venue

Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave 

Chicago, IL 60611

USA

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By Car

Navy Pier has two on-site parking garages, West Garage and East Garage. Download the parking route map here. East Garage parking is closer to both Festival Hall and Aon Ballroom. 

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By Train

Chicago’s iconic Union Station serves both Amtrak and Metra, the city’s commuter rail service. Additionally, the Richard B. Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago serves the three commuter rail lines of Metra’s Union Pacific District. There are also two Metra stations in the Loop: Millennium Station on the Metra Electric District line and Lasalle Street Station on the Rock Island District Line.

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By Plane

Chicago is home to two international airports conveniently located in the center of the country, with thousands of daily inbound and outbound flights to more than 240 destinations. 

Chicago O’Hare International Airport 
O’Hare (ORD) is one of the largest airports in the world. It lies just 16 miles from downtown Chicago and boasts four terminals — three domestic (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and one international (Terminal 5). 

Chicago Midway International Airport 
Midway (MDW) is the nation’s premier point-to-point airport, offering value-oriented leisure and business travel to over 60 destinations. It’s located only 11 miles from downtown Chicago. 

Transportation to/from O’Hare and Midway 
Both O’Hare and Midway are within easy reach of downtown Chicago. 

  • The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line ‘L’ Train, which runs 24/7, connects directly to O’Hare. The CTA Orange Line ‘L’ Train connects directly to Midway. 

  • For on-demand ride-sharing, download your free Lyft and/or Uber app. Simply enter your current location and destination, review fare options, and request your ride.