What is the bag policy at The Chicago Theatre?
Bags do not need to be clear. Oversized bags larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches must be checked; coat/bag check is available for a small fee. Guests are asked to arrive early and travel light.
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Bag policy
Bags do not need to be clear. Oversized bags larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches must be checked; coat/bag check is available for a small fee. Guests are asked to arrive early and travel light.
Entrances
Main entrance is under the marquee on State Street between Lake and Benton Place; a secondary accessible entrance is on Benton Place (south side). All exits are final—no re-entry. Arrive early with mobile tickets ready.
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Bags do not need to be clear. Oversized bags larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches must be checked; coat/bag check is available for a small fee. Guests are asked to arrive early and travel light.
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Accessible seating is available via Ticketmaster or Accessibility Services (888-609-7599). Prefer the Benton Place accessible entrance; elevators are at the southeast Grand Lobby/Benton Court security doors. Assistive listening devices, wheelchair escorts, mobility-device storage, ASL or captioning (request ~2 weeks ahead), and service animals are supported.
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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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175 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60601
CTA Red Line to Lake; Brown/Green/Pink/Orange/Purple Express to State/Lake; Blue Line to Washington then walk east and north on State. CTA buses 6, 10 (seasonal), 29, 36, 62, and 146 serve the area; weekday rush buses 2 and 148 also listed. Metra/South Shore: Millennium Station at Randolph and Michigan (about two blocks east).
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Food and beverages are sold on site. Outside food and drinks (including sealed cans and bottles) are not allowed; clear soft-plastic empty bottles are permitted, with accessible water fountains throughout. The venue is cashless (cards or mobile pay); a reverse ATM is available.
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Accessible restrooms are throughout the venue. Two family/all-gender restrooms are on the main floor across from Aisle 5; ask an usher for directions.
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Merchandise may be sold depending on the event. Purchases are cashless (credit/debit or mobile pay); a reverse ATM is inside for converting cash.
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