Getting Here

Additional Metra Trains

Metra will be operating additional trains to take you and your family to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Additional seating capacity will be added to scheduled service in anticipation of the large crowds for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. View the Schedule.

If You Live in the City

Use public transportation such as CTA. Exit Red Line Train via Chicago Avenue or Grand Avenue and walk east. For more information, visit www.transitchicago.com.

Taxi cabs are plentiful and easy to catch around the city. Keep in mind that after the procession, you may not be the only one attempting to catch a cab!

Water Taxis: From most downtown METRA stations, Chicago Water Taxi has rides available to The Magnificent Mile. Visit www.wendellaboats.com for more information.

If You Are Coming From the Suburbs

Consider taking the Metra. Trains drop visitors at various locations around the city. Walking, taking a taxi, riding the CTA or taking a water taxi are all options to explore once you arrive at the main station. Visit www.metrarail.com for more information

If You Are Coming From the Airport

For daily bus service between Chicago hotels, Midway and O’Hare airports, call Continental Airport Express at 773-247-1200 or visit www.airportexpress.com.

If You Are Driving from the:

North: Go south on Lake Shore Drive, exit at Michigan Avenue.

Northwest: Take I-90/94 to Ohio Street then east on Ohio Street to Michigan Avenue.

South: Go north on Lake Shore Drive, exit Illinois Street/Grand Avenue, follow signs to Michigan Avenue.

Southwest: Take I-55 to Lake Shore Drive north then exit on Illinois Street/Grand Avenue , follow signs to Michigan Avenue.

There are many parking garages downtown. For a listing of those in the area, click here. Make sure you account for street closures.