Wintrust Arena Travel Guide

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Last Updated: 08-28-2024

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Address:

200 E Cermak Rd

Chicago, IL 60616 USA

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Seating Capacity:

Basketball: 10000

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Stadium Information

About Wintrust Arena:

This new arena literally popped up overnight on the grounds of the world famous McCormick Place convention center in Chicago.  Both the Sky and DePaul University quickly moved to this new venue.

Tour Info:

No tours are available of this arena.

Security Screenings:

Bag Policy:

Only permitted bags:Purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag (a clutch bag is 4.5″ x 6.5″ or 6.5″ x 4.5″, approximately the size of a hand without a strap) are permitted.2″ x 6″ x 12″ Clear Plastic Bags may be hand carried or have a shoulder strap.One gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc).

Note: Bag and security policy listed above are for typical sporting events. Special events, concerts, and other situations may result in variation to the policy. Please check event website for any changes or variation.

Parking & Transportation

Parking Options

There are MANY parking garages around the venue including the arena garage and the McCormick Place garage.  Parking is not an issue.


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Bus Service:

The three most popular routes from closest to furthest away from the arena:

  • #3 King Drive bus running north/south along Michigan Avenue
  • #21 Cermak Road bus runs East/West along Cermak Road.
  • #4 Cottage Grove bus runs North/South along Michigan Avenue



Rail Service:

CTA:

  • The CTA Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station (Chicago, IL) station is located at Cermak Road and State Street, 2.5 blocks (0.15 mile) west of the Wintrust Arena at Cermak Road and Indiana Ave.
  • The CTA Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (Chicago, IL) is located four blocks west (0.5 mile) of the Wintrust Arena and two blocks west of the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station.


Taxi & Rideshare Service:

There is no official taxi stand, but concierge desk inside the arena can help point you to where taxis will be lining up for the event.


Closest Major Airport: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW)

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Fredrick B.


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The venue has an app for ordering food--USE IT!!! Clean bathrooms, friendly service and really good food!


Posted On: 2025-01-29 18:22:03

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Maronda H.


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My first time coming to the Wintrust Arena. I heard Deon Cole was coming to The Chi. So, I drove to Wintrust to purchase tickets to avoid all the ridulous...


Posted On: 2025-01-02 18:51:16

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Joani O.


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Went to my first Chicago Sky game last weekend here and it was great! Easy in and even easy to get out with minimal congestion! Our seats were in the 200s...


Posted On: 2024-09-17 05:17:17

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