Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
Directions
auditorium theatre
50 E. Ida B Wells Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
Venue Phone Number: (312) 341-2300
From Lake Shore Drive South
Take Lake Shore Drive north past Soldier Field. Turn left at Balbo Dr. To reach the Grant Park South Garage, take the second right onto Michigan Avenue and continue north. Otherwise, continue on Balbo to State Street; take a right onto State Street and then a right onto Ida B Wells Drive. The theatre is on the right side of Ida B Wells Drive just west of Michigan Avenue.
From Lake Shore Drive North
Take Lake Shore Drive south towards Grant Park. Turn right at Jackson Blvd. Make a left on Michigan Avenue and continue to Ida B Wells Drive. Turn right (west) on Ida B Wells Drive. The theatre is on the right side of Ida B Wells Drive just west of Michigan Avenue.
From the South Suburbs
Take the Dan Ryan Expressway, I-90/94 north to the Lake Shore Drive exit (I-55 east). Take the Lake Shore Drive North exit and follow Lake Shore Drive north to Balbo Drive. Make the second right (Michigan Avenue) and continue to Ida B Wells Drive. The theatre is on the right side of Ida B Wells Drive just west of Michigan Avenue.
From the North Suburbs
Take the Edens Expressway (I-94) to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) south to the Ida B Wells Drive exit. Take Ida B Wells Drive east to the corner of Ida B Wells Drive and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Ida B Wells Drive just east of Wabash.
From the Northwest Suburbs
Take the I-90 south to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94). Continue on the Kennedy to the Ida B Wells Drive exit. Take Ida B Wells Drive east to the corner of Ida B Wells Drive and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Ida B Wells Drive just east of Wabash.
From the West Suburbs
Take the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) east and continue on to Lake Shore Drive. Take the Lake Shore Drive North exit and follow Lake Shore Drive north to Balbo Drive. Make the second right (Michigan Avenue) and continue to Ida B Wells Drive. The theatre is on the right side of Ida B Wells Drive just west of Michigan Avenue.
Alternatively, take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) east. The Eisenhower Expressway becomes Ida B Wells Drive when you enter the city. Continue on Ida B Wells Drive east to the corner of Ida B Wells Drive and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Ida B Wells Drive just east of Wabash.
Parking
Loop Auto Parks
524 S Wabash Ave
We recommend Loop Auto Parks for patrons that need accessible parking.
Grant Park South Garage
325 S Michigan Ave
Exits to street level onto Michigan Ave. at Jackson and Van Buren
Printers Square Garage
75 W. Harrison
Public Transportation
CTA RED LINE (95th – Howard): Go to the Jackson stop (Jackson & State). Exit onto Van Buren, walk one block east to Wabash. Go south on Wabash to Ida B Wells Drive.
CTA BROWN LINE (Ravenswood), ORANGE LINE (Midway), AND PINK LINE (54th/Cermak): Go to the Adams stop (Adams & Wabash). Walk south to Ida B Wells Drive. (Or to Library (State and Van Buren); walk south one block to Ida B Wells Drive and East to Wabash).
CTA BLUE LINE (O’Hare/Forest Park): Go to the LaSalle stop (LaSalle & Ida B Wells). Walk south to Ida B Wells Drive.
Restaurants
Please keep in mind that new restaurants open and existing ones close on a regular basis. It is advisable to call ahead when making dining plans.
312 Chicago
136 N. LaSalle Street
(312) 696-2420
Italian and American Cuisine
Aria
200 N. Columbus Drive
(312) 444-9494
Asian Fusion/American Fare
Artists Café
412 S. Michigan Avenue
(312) 939-7855
American Diner
Atwood Café
1 W. Washington Street
(312) 368-1900
Seasonal American Food + Drink
Catch 35
35 W. Wacker Drive
(312) 346-3500
Seafood and Premium Steaks
Cavanaugh’s
53 W. Jackson Boulevard
(312) 939-3125
American Pub Fare
Corner Bakery
224 S. Michigan Avenue
(312) 431-7600
Bakery and Café Offerings
Elephant & Castle
111 W. Adams Street
(312) 236-6656
British and American Pub Fare
Exchequer Restaurant and Pub
226 S. Wabash Avenue
(312) 939-5633
American Pub Fare
Grillroom Chophouse and Wine Bar
33 W. Monroe Street
(312) 960-0000
Steakhouse
La Cantina
71 W. Monroe Street
(312) 332-7005
Italian Cuisine and Steakhouse
Miller’s Pub
134 S. Wabash Avenue
(312) 263-4988
American Pub Fare
My Thai
555 W. Madison Street
(312) 669-1999
Thai and Japanese Cuisine
Nick’s Fishmarket
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 135
(312) 621-0200
Seafood Grill and Bar
Park Grill
11 N. Michigan Avenue
(312) 521-7275
Classic American and Chicago Cuisine
Pazzo’s @311
311 S. Wacker Drive
(312) 913-1600
Italian and American Cuisine
Petterino’s
150 N. Dearborn Street
(312) 422-0150
Italian Cuisine, Steaks and Seafood
Rivers
30 S. Wacker Drive
(312) 559-1515
Contemporary American Cuisine
Rosebud (Theater District)
70 W. Madison Street
(312) 332-9500
Italian Cuisine
South Water Kitchen
225 N. Wabash Avenue
(312) 236-9300
Seasonal American Cuisine
Sweetwater Tavern & Grill
225 N. Michigan Avenue
(312) 698-7111
Casual American Fare
Tesori
65 E. Adams Street
(312) 786-9911
Italian Cuisine
The Berghoff
17 W. Adams Street
(312) 427-3170
German/Austrian and American Cuisine
The Gage
24 S. Michigan Avenue
(312) 372-4243
Rustic American Fare
The Purple Pig
500 N. Michigan Avenue
(312) 464-1744
Mediterranean Fusion
Trattoria No. 10
10 N. Dearborn Street
(312) 984-1718
Italian Cuisine
Vera
1023 W. Lake Street
(312) 243-9770
Spanish Tapas and Wine Bar
Vivere
71 W. Monroe Street
(312) 332-4040
Contemporary Italian Cuisine