Chicago Shakespeare Theater Parking

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater address below can be put into into Google Maps or your preferred satellite navigation system to make your journey much easier:

800 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611

Note: Traffic in Chicago nearer to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater is known to be busier around times of major events. Please allow plenty of time to arrive, park and walk to the entrance.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater offers a variety of convenience services to make your visit as easy as possible. This includes guaranteed indoor parking discounts at the Navy Pier Garage for all ticket holders starting two hours before each performance. If parking at the garage says it’s “full” you can still tell Navy Pier Security that you’re there for Shakespeare and they will direct you to the theater’s designated parking entrance. From there, go to the automated machine as you enter the parking garage from the parking entrance. You will need your parking ticket validated in the Theater Lobby to receive your discount.

Driving Instructions

To get to the theater, here are some simple driving instructions.

From the north:

East on I-90/94 (Kennedy Expressway) to Ohio Street. East on Ohio. Right on Fairbanks/Columbus Drive. Left on Illinois Street, driving east to Navy Pier. Or, south on Lake Shore Drive to Grand Avenue/Illinois Street exit. Left on Illinois (2nd light), driving east to Navy Pier.

From the south:

West on I-90/94 (Dan Ryan to Kennedy Expressway) to Ohio Street. East on Ohio. Right on Fairbanks/ Columbus Drive. Left on Illinois Street, driving east to Navy Pier. Or, north on Lake Shore Drive to Grand Avenue/Illinois Street exit. Right on Illinois (1st light) to Navy Pier.

From the west:

East on I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway). Continue east (expressway ends) on Congress Parkway to Columbus Drive. Left on Columbus to Illinois Street. Right on Illinois, driving east to Navy Pier.

Taxi

If you prefer to take a taxi, here’s what you can tell your driver to get you in and out of the facility grounds.

Before the Show:

If you are arriving via taxi, direct your driver down the north side of Navy Pier and request a drop-off at the Theater’s dedicated parking entrance at the RIVA turnaround (Entrance 1, about halfway down the Pier). Enter through the doors and turn right to reach the Theater.

After the Show

Taxis pick-ups are available at the Theater’s dedicated parking entrance at the RIVA turnaround (Entrance 1). To reach the RIVA turnaround, turn left at the foot of the Theater stairs and proceed down the hall past Tiny Tavern.

Rideshare Services

Rideshare users with Uber, Lyft, or similar services, are encouraged to make use of Navy Pier’s designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off areas:

  • Front (N Streeter Dr)
  • Middle (parking circle)
  • Back (parking circle)

Before the Show:

Direct your driver down the north side of NavyPier and request a drop-off at theMiddle Rideshare location at the Theater’s dedicated parking entrance at the RIVA turnaround (Entrance 1, about halfway down the Pier). Enter through the doors and turn right to reach the Theater.

After the Show:

Select a pickup from the middle Rideshare location at the RIVA Turnaround. To reach the turnaround, turn left (east) at the foot of the Theater stairs and proceed down the hall past Tiny Tavern.

Bus Service

Check out the Chicago Transportation Authority website if you need help with using or finding the following public transit routes to travel to Navy Pier:

  • #2 Hyde Park Express (Rush Hours, M-F)
  • #29 State
  • #65 Grand
  • #66 Chicago
  • #124 Navy Pier Express

All buses are equipped with bike racks and are ADA accessible. For more information, call 312.836.7000.

Seasonal Services

The Navy Pier offers free trolley service seasonally and during special events.

The Navy Pier also offers seasonal water taxi service from May to September and during  special events.