Directions and Parking

DePaul Center

1 East Jackson Boulevard
8th Floor Conference Center
Chicago, Illinois 60604-2287

There are two entrances to the facility. You may enter the facility from the Barnes & Noble entrance on Jackson Street or from State Street. Once you are in the facility, take the lobby elevators (just outside of the Barnes & Nobel – in front of security desk) to the 8th floor. KMG personnel will be there to meet you in the atrium, provide areas to store personal belongings, and direct you to your specific areas within the Conference Center.

Directions to Facility

By Car

From the north and northwest

From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and turn east. The Loop campus is approximately one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard at State Street.

From the west

From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290), continue toward downtown. As you approach the downtown area, the expressway becomes Congress Parkway. Turn left (north) on Dearborn Street, go two blocks to Jackson Boulevard and turn right (east). The Loop campus is one block east on Jackson Boulevard at State Street.

From the south

From the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and turn east. The Loop campus is approximately one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard at State Street.

From Lake Shore Drive (north or south)

Exit Lake Shore Drive at Jackson Boulevard and turn west. Proceed to Michigan Avenue (100 east). Turn right on Michigan Avenue, go one block to Adams Street (200 south) and turn left. Go one block to Wabash Avenue (50 east) and turn left. Go one block to Jackson Boulevard.

By Public Transportation

Rapid Transit Lines

All six rapid transit train lines service the downtown Chicago area and DePaul's Loop campus. From the subway trains, exit at Jackson Boulevard. From the elevated trains, exit at Adams Street/Wabash Avenue. These are the train lines servicing the Loop campus:

Howard/Dan Ryan (Red)
Evanston Express (Purple)
Ravenswood (Brown)
O'Hare/Congress/Douglas (Blue)
Lake/Jackson Park/Englewood (Green)
Midway/Loop (Orange)

Buses

Bus routes interconnect throughout the city. These buses stop very near the Loop campus. All routes are subject to change by the CTA. You may contact the CTA at 312-836-7000 or 800-972-7000 or TDD (Hearing Impaired) 312-836-4949. For more information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com.

Metra Train Stations

All Metra Train stations are located within a short walking distance (or cab ride) of the Loop campus:

Union Station, Canal Street and Adams Street: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for one block to Jackson Boulevard.
Chicago & Northwestern Station, Canal Street and Madison Avenue: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for three blocks to Jackson Boulevard.
LaSalle Street Station, LaSalle Street and Congress Parkway: Walk east down Congress Parkway until you reach State Street. Turn left (north) for two blocks to Jackson Boulevard.
Illinois Central Station (includes service for South Shore Line), Michigan Avenue and Van Buren Street: Walk north on Michigan Avenue for one block to Jackson Boulevard. Turn left (west) on Jackson Boulevard to State Street.

Parking Suggestions for DePaul's Loop Campus

Several parking facilities are conveniently located near the campus. The nearest one by the campus is the underground parking lot that is next to Starbucks on 55 East Jackson.

You may also park at any of the following locations:

Monroe Street Garage (underground) 250 East Monroe Street
Crosstown Auto Park: 328 South Wabash
Auditorium Garage: 65 East Congress
General Parking Corporation: 55 East Monroe
CNA Building: 311 South Wabash
University Self Park: 54 South Wabash
Mid City Parking: 219 South Wabash