Travel
HOTELS
Special rates for artist have been negotiated at select hotels in the area of The Merchandise Mart. Please visit http://www.oneofakindshowchicago.com/attend/travelinformation/
DIRECTIONS
The Merchandise Mart is located in the heart of a city that is home to prestigious fine art institutions, world-class museums, award-winning architecture, professional entertainment venues and diverse restaurant offerings. The Merchandise Mart is a short, leisurely walk to the famous Magnificent Mile, where exclusive shops and four-star hotels bustle with activity from the Tribune Tower to North Avenue Beach. Also nearby is Millennium Park, Chicago’s newest architectural landmark featuring celebrated public art works and breathtaking views of both the lakefront and the skyline.
The world comes and goes effortlessly every day at The Merchandise Mart. El trains, buses and taxi’s stop at our doorstep. We’re walking distance from the Metra stations and moments from the Ohio Street ramp of I-90/94. A variety of parking facilities are just steps away.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
An El stop, appropriately called The Merchandise Mart, on the CTA’s brown line conveniently drops visitors on the 2nd floor of the building. Additionally, there is easy access to multiple CTA bus routes within 4 blocks of The Merchandise Mart.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
From Northwest:
Take I-90/94 East (Kennedy) to downtown Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street. Continue east on Ohio until you reach Wells Street. Take a right on Wells. Continue for about four blocks. Go past Kinzie Street. Before you cross the bridge, take a right onto Mart Plaza Drive, which leads to the entrance of both buildings.
From Lake Shore Drive:
Take Lake Shore Drive to downtown Chicago. Exit at Upper Wacker Drive. Continue west on Wacker until you reach Orleans Street. Turn right and cross the bridge. 350 West Mart Center’s main entrance is accessed by turning left at the stoplight immediately north of the bridge. For access to the North Lobby of The Merchandise Mart, turn right on the North Drive of The Mart.
From West:
Take I-290 East (Eisenhower) to Chicago. Exit at Upper Wacker Drive. Continue west on Wacker until you reach Orleans Street. Turn right and cross the bridge. 350 West Mart Center’s main entrance is accessed by turning left at the stoplight immediately north of the bridge. For access to the North Lobby of The Merchandise Mart, turn right on the North Drive.
From Southwest:
Take I-55 North (Stevenson) to 90/94 West (Dan Ryan). Continue on 90/94 West and exit at Washington Street. Go about four blocks east to Franklin Street. Take a left on Franklin. Head north on Franklin for three blocks and cross the bridge. 350 West Mart Center’s main entrance is accessed by turning left at the stoplight immediately north of the bridge. For access to the North Lobby of The Merchandise Mart, turn right on the North Drive of The Mart.
From South
Take 90/94 West (Dan Ryan) to downtown Chicago. Exit at Washington Street. Go about four blocks east to Franklin Street. Take a left on Franklin. Head north on Franklin for three blocks and cross the bridge. 350 West Mart Center’s main entrance is accessed by turning left at the stoplight immediately north of the bridge. For access to the North Lobby of the Merchandise Mart, turn right on the North Drive of The Mart.
Parking
More than 6,000 parking spaces are located within a four-block radius of The Merchandise Mart, including the MartParc Wells garage, located at the corner of Kinzie and Wells Streets; and MartParc Orleans, located at the corner of Orleans and Hubbard Streets.
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LARGE VEHICLE PARKING
The following parking facilities are provided for your convenience only. MMPI makes absolutely no representation or warranty as to the ability or quality of the facilities, and disclaims any liability for any loss, cost or damage to any vehicle and possessions left at these facilities.
Please contact the individual facilities for rates and availability.
LaSalle Parking Facilities
Scott Goodrich (0wner)
Office: 312.850.3070
Cell: 312.343.2573
sgoodrich@dnadmg.com
401 North Armour Street (one block east of Ashland, between Hubbard & Kinzie)
Auto Truck Parking and Storage
Gregg (Owner)
Office: 773-874-3900
Cell: 708-899-1965
6629 South Wentworth Ave.
Off Dan Ryan/ Indoor Security Storage
Cab Companies
Yellow Cab – (312) 225-7489
Checker Cab – (312) 243-2537
Chicago Elite Cab – (312) 326-2221
Flash Cab Company – (773) 561-4444
Royal 3 CCC Cab – (312) 791-1272
