We encourage you to visit The Chicago School as you evaluate your options for graduate psychology study. If you would like to schedule an individual visit with an admission representative or attend an Open House, please contact the Office of Admission at 312.329.6666, or 800.721.8072, or email us at admissions@thechicagoschool.edu. Opportunities to sit in on a class or two while you are here are also available; a two-week notice is required.

The Chicago School Campus (view map)
325 North Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610

The main campus is located on Wells Street along the north shore of the Chicago River in the River North neighborhood.  The campus is conveniently located near public transportation and parking. Please note that Wells Street is a one-way street going south. 

Driving

From the west, take I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway) and exit I-90/94 West/North. Exit Ohio Street East (only goes east).  Follow Ohio and at third light turn right/south on Wells Street. The campus is just before the river on the left/east side of Wells.

From the north, take I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) into downtown Chicago and exit Ohio Street East (only goes east).  Follow Ohio and at third light turn right/south on Wells Street.  The campus is just before the river on the left/east side of Wells.

From the south, take I-90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway--it will become the Kennedy Expressway) into downtown Chicago and exit Ohio Street East (only goes east).  Follow Ohio and at third light turn right/south on Wells Street.  The campus is just before the river on the left/east side of Wells.

From the southwest, take I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) to I-90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway--it will become the Kennedy Expressway) into downtown Chicago and exit Ohio Street East (only goes east).  Follow Ohio and at third light turn right/south on Wells Street.  The campus is just before the river on the left/east side of Wells.

Parking

The Chicago School campus does not have on-site parking; however, there are several commercial parking lots close to campus.

InterPark Parking
(401 N. Wells St.)                 
312.347.3515     
After 4 p.m. parking - $8

Imperial Parking
(located on ground level on the north side of the building with entrance on Kinzie)
312.960.0700
0-20 mins - $6
21-40 mins - $13
41-60 mins - $18
After 4 p.m. parking - $13

The Sterling Self-Park Garage
(located between Clark and LaSalle on Kinzie)
312.341.3463
$24 per day
In by 7 a.m. out by 7 p.m. - $14
In by 9 a.m. out by 7 p.m. - $18 per day
After 3 p.m. and weekends - $6

Marina City Towers
(located on Dearborn, between the Chicago River and Kinzie)
312.467.5685
In by 10 a.m. out by 7 p.m. - $10.75

Public Transportation

Elevated "L", Subway Trains, and Buses
Chicago has a well-developed public transportation system including buses and the famous CTA "L" lines that are both underground subways and elevated trains.

Rail fares are $1.75 each way using the Chicago Card and Chicago Card Plus and $2 for fare cards purchased at rail stations.

Brown / Purple Lines - The main campus is located immediately adjacent to the "L" Brown and Purple Line stops of the "Merchandise Mart."

Red Line - The Red Line subway station is at the corner of Lake and State streets (four blocks west to Wells Street, then head north over the river to campus).

Orange / Blue / Green Lines - The Blue, Green, and Orange lines share a station close to campus at Lake and Clark streets (head two block west to Wells and then head north over the river to campus).

Bus Routes - There are several bus routes that stop either directly across from campus or within a short walking distance. A popular north/south route is the 156 LaSalle bus. Visit www.transitchicago.com for more information. The bus fare is $1.75 each way using the Chicago Card and Chicago Card Plus and $2 for fare cards purchased at rail stations.

From the Airports

The Chicago School is easily assessable by public transportation from either Midway or O'Hare Airports by taking the Chicago CTA.

Midway: Follow signs to CTA Orange/Midway Line. Take the train to the "Lake and Clark Street" stop. Take stairs to street level and you will be on Lake Street. Walk west on Lake Street two blocks to Wells Street and head north/right over the river. The campus is on the east side of the street. The "L" ride is less than 40 minutes from Midway.

O'Hare: Follow signs to CTA Blue Line. Take the subway to the "Lake and Clark Street" stop. You will emerge from the subway station inside of the Thompson Center. Walk west two blocks to Wells Street and head north/right over the river. The campus is on the east side of the street. The "L" ride is approximately 50 minutes from O'Hare.

From Metra Commuter Trains and Amtrak Stations

Union Station: Walk east on either Jackson or Adams to Wells. Then go left/north across the river to The Chicago School campus. Approximately a 20-30 minute walk.

Ogilvie Station: Walk east on either Madison, Washington, or Randolph to Wells. Then go left/north across the river to The Chicago School campus. Approximately a 20-30 minute walk.

LaSalle Street Station: Walk north to Van Buren and then head west to Wells. Then go right/north across the river to The Chicago School campus. Approximately a 20 to 30 minute walk.

Randolph Street Station: Walk west on Randolph to State Street. Then go right/north onto State. Then go left/west onto Wacker. Follow Wacker to Wells, then go right/north across the river to The Chicago School campus. Approximately a 15 to 25 minute walk.

Area Accommodations

Where to stay near The Chicago School!

Here is a list of suggested hotels, which offer a preferred rate to visitors of The Chicago School. Please request The Chicago School rate. Rates are based upon availability and do not include the 15.4% hotel tax.

Area Accommodations

Amalfi Hotel Chicago (**** stars)+
20 W. Kinzie (three blocks from The Chicago School)
877.262.5341
www.amalfihotelchicago.com

January 1 - March 14: $159
March 15 - June 30: $299
July 1 - September 1: $219
September 2 - December 31: $229
*Rates Reflect Deluxe King and Deluxe Double Queen Rooms 

Best Western - River North (** stars)++
125 W. Ohio St. (six blocks from The Chicago School)
312.467.0819 or 800.727.0800
www.rivernorthhotel.com

January 1 - March 31: $109
April 1 - November 30: $159
December 1 - December 30: $109

Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza - Merchandise Mart (*** stars)++
350 N. Orleans St. (one block from The Chicago School)
312.836.5000
www.holidayinnchicago.com

January 1 - March 14: $159
March 15 - June 30: $239
July 1 - September 1: $219
September 2 - December 31: $229
*Rates reflect 20% off corporate rate.

Hotel 71 (**** stars)++
71 E. Wacker Drive (seven blocks from The Chicago School)
312.346.7100
www.hotel71.com

January 1 - April 30: $159
May 1 - June 30: $219
July 1 - September 3: $199
September 4 - December 31: $229
*Rates reflect city view and river view.

For more hotel accommodations, please visit www.cityofchicago.org/tourism

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