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Gleacher Center

450 North Cityfront Plaza
Room 621
Chicago, IL 60611

The Gleacher Center is conveniently located in the heart of Chicago's business community just blocks away from the Loop and steps away from Magnificent Mile shopping, restaurants and hotels. It is easily accessible from public transportation and adjacent parking lots.

Public Transportation Directions

From the El (subway), Red Line (Howard/Dan Ryan):

Depart at Grand Avenue stop. Walk east to Michigan Avenue (walk up stairs at the Nordstrom's building to access main upper Michigan), turn right to head southbound, cross to east side of Michigan, turn right to walk through plaza just after the Chicago Tribune Tower.

From Buses:

Buses running along Michigan Avenue: #2, 33, #10, #145, #146, #147, #151 (from Union station) and #157 (from Ogilvie station). Depending on travel direction, depart on north side of Chicago River in front of either the Equitalbe Building and Chicago Tribune Tower or Wrigley Building. Gleacher Center is in the same plaza as the Equitable Building and Tribune Tower.

Metra Commuter Trains:

Union Station: Take the #151 bus and follow directions above.

Ogilvie Station: Take the #157 bus and follow directions above.

LaSalle Station: Walk to bus station on corner of Wells and Congress to catch #147 bus and follow directions above.

IC Randolph Station: Walk west 1 block to Michigan Avenue, turn right, and walk approximately 4 blocks northward. Once you've crossed the bridge, we're directly on the right along the river just behind the Equitable Building in the same plaza as the Tribune Tower.

Transit websites

www.transitchicago.com or www.metrarail.com

Driving Directions

Download driving directions with a detailed map to parking locations.

From Interstate 90/94

To entrance: Heading either north or south on I-90/94, exit at Ohio Street. Follow Ohio east to Michigan Avenue. Turn right. At the second light,turn left on Illinois Street. At stop sign, turn right. Gleacher Center is on the right.
To area parking: Heading either north or south on I-90/94, exit Ohio Street east. Follow Ohio Street east to St. Clair Street, which is one block beyond Michigan Avenue and turn right. Travel one block on St. Clair Street to Grand Avenue and turn right. Travel one block on Grand Avenue to Lower Michigan Avenue and turn left. Travel one more block on Lower Michigan Avenue to Lower Illinois Street and turn left. Parking is two blocks down on the right. Standard parking rates apply.

From Lakeshore Drive

To entrance: Heading either north or south on Lake Shore Drive, exit at Grand Avenue. Follow Grand west to Columbus Drive/Fairbanks Court; turn left to East North Water Street and turn right. Gleacher Center is straight ahead.
To area parking: Heading either north or south on Lake Shore Drive, exit Grand Avenue. Follow Grand Avenue west to Lower Michigan Avenue, approximately four blocks, and turn left. Travel one block on Lower Michigan Avenue to Lower Illinois Street and turn left. Parking is two blocks down on the right. Standard rates apply.