Chicago, IL venue guide
Plan your visit to The Auditorium in Chicago, IL with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
All bags are inspected at security. Personal items about 17 x 13 x 8 inches are recommended; bags that fit on a lap or under a seat without blocking aisles may stay with the guest, while larger items must go to coat check between Aisles 2 and 3 (fee applies). Some tours disallow bags entirely; check the pre-show email.
Entrances
The main address is 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive between Wabash and Michigan. Glass main doors require three steps; doors typically open one hour before showtime. Guests pass security screening that may include metal detectors or wands. Late seating is restricted for dance and some comedy or concert shows.
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All bags are inspected at security. Personal items about 17 x 13 x 8 inches are recommended; bags that fit on a lap or under a seat without blocking aisles may stay with the guest, while larger items must go to coat check between Aisles 2 and 3 (fee applies). Some tours disallow bags entirely; check the pre-show email.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Auditorium Theatre FAQs + Accessibility
A step-free ramp entrance is west of the main doors near Ida B. Wells and Wabash. Accessible seating is in Front Orchestra left and right; an elevator is in the northwest Main Floor Lobby. Assistive listening devices are free at coat check with photo ID; ASL requests should be made at least three weeks ahead. Service animals are welcome.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Auditorium Theatre Accessibility
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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50 E Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
CTA Red Line to Jackson (walk east on Van Buren then south on Wabash); Brown, Orange, and Pink Lines to Adams/Wabash; Blue Line to LaSalle. Metra Electric/South Shore Van Buren Station is on the same block; Union Station and Ogilvie are roughly 1.4–1.8 miles away.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Auditorium Theatre Parking & Directions
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Concessions operate on the Main Floor Lobby for all performances, with additional lobby stands for some shows; the Main Floor Lobby Bar is wheelchair accessible. Outside food and drinks are prohibited. The venue is cashless for concessions and merchandise (credit or debit only).
Verified Oct 2, 2026Auditorium Theatre Accessibility
Restrooms are on the Main Floor, Lower Level, and Level 3. Two accessible gender-neutral restrooms are in the southwest Main Lobby and two more on Level 3. Baby-changing tables are in men's and women's rooms on the Lower Level and Level 3.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Auditorium Theatre FAQs + Accessibility
Accessible merchandise counters are in the Main Floor Lobby for performances; purchases are credit-card only. Event-specific artist merchandise depends on the show.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Auditorium Theatre Accessibility
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