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Wintrust Arena Travel Guide

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Last Updated: March 28, 2026

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200 E Cermak Rd

Chicago, IL 60616 USA

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Seating Capacity: Basketball: 10000

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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.

Learn more about the teams that play here and upcoming events on our team pages.

Tour Info

No tours are available of this arena.

Fan Tips

Wintrust Arena delivers a modern, purpose-built basketball experience just south of downtown Chicago.

Located near McCormick Place, the arena is accessible by car or public transit, with a straightforward arrival experience.

Inside, the seating bowl is compact with excellent sightlines, creating a strong connection between fans and the court.

Food options are solid and easy to access, with a mix of traditional concessions and local touches.

After the game, fans can head toward nearby neighborhoods or downtown Chicago to continue the evening.

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 policies listed above are for typical sporting events. Special events, concerts, and other situations may result in variations. Please check the event website for any changes.

Getting to Wintrust Arena

Public Transit:

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


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.

Rideshare:

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.

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

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.

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Jai S.

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Sat in section 106 row B seat 9 for reference. It's a fairly small arena which is nice because you get a good view from almost any seat you choose. The...

Posted On: 2026-04-14 10:42:37

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Tish P.

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Wintrust Arena is a smaller venue, which is nice once you're inside because there really aren't bad seats. That said, getting in was more annoying than it...

Posted On: 2025-12-19 04:08:07

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Jillian B.

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As someone who has been to a lot of shows at MSG in New york, I was curious to see how my first show at Wintrust would compare! All in all I had a pleasant...

Posted On: 2025-11-02 06:01:00

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