Crain Communications Building, Chicago

Name: Crain Communications Building
Address: 150 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States

#567 among attractions in Chicago

Skyscraper, Modernist architecture, Universities and schools

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The Crain Communications Building is a 39-story, 582 foot skyscraper located at 150 North Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It was also known as the Smurfit–Stone Building and the Stone Container Building. While the building was originally going to be called "One Park Place," it opened as The Associates Center, named after the initial tenant of the building, the Associates Commercial Corp. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1984 (40 years ago)Floors: 39Coordinates: 41°53'5"N, 87°37'30"W

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150 N Michigan AveDowntown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Crain Communications Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: State Street, Macy's, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago Theatre.

~1240 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
State Street, Chicago
7 min walk • State Street, a vibrant artery in the heart of Chicago, is renowned as a bustling shopping district that beckons locals and tourists alike. This iconic thoroughfare has a storied history that dates back to the city's earliest days and has evolved into a shopper's...
~650 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Macy's, Chicago
4 min walk • Macy's on State Street, located in the heart of Chicago, stands as an iconic landmark and a testament to the city's rich retail history. Housed in a historic building that dates back to 1892, this flagship department store is not only a shopper's paradise but also an...
~1010 ftSE
Bandshell in the park with entertainment
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's bustling Millennium Park, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stands as an iconic music venue that harmonizes cutting-edge architecture with the city's deep-rooted cultural scene. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the pavilion was...
~660 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Chicago Theatre, Chicago
4 min walk • The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~840 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Ice rink
McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Chicago
5 min walk • McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink or McCormick Tribune Plaza is a multi-purpose venue within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. On December 20, 2001, it became the first attraction in Millennium Park to open. The $3.2 million...
~330 ftS
Free cultural exhibits and concerts
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
2 min walk • The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that houses the city's official reception venue where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders.
~900 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Harris Theater, Chicago
5 min walk • The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is a 1,499-seat theater for the performing arts located along the northern edge of Millennium Park on Randolph Street in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, US.
~1010 ftNW
Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Chicago
5 min walk • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a war memorial in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, dedicated on November 11, 2005.
~1310 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
7 min walk • Boeing Galleries are a pair of outdoor exhibition spaces within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, USA.
~1010 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Chicago Design Museum, Chicago
5 min walk • The Design Museum of Chicago or "DMoC" is a museum of design in the Chicago loop. It was founded by Tanner Woodford in 2012 as a pop-up museum, and hosted exhibitions in different venues around Chicago in 2012 and 2013.
~290 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
American Writers Museum, Chicago
2 min walk • The American Writers Museum is a museum of American Literature and writing that opened in Chicago in May 2017. The museum was designed by Amaze Design of Boston. The American museum was inspired by the Dublin Writers Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Crain Communications Building?

Nearby attractions include American Writers Museum, Chicago (2 min walk), Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago (2 min walk), The Heritage at Millennium Park, Chicago (2 min walk), One Prudential Plaza, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Crain Communications Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Crain Communications Building:

Bus

Michigan & Lake/Randolph • Lines: 124, 143, 147, 151, 157, 19, 26, 3, 4, 850, 851, 855, (N) N4, (N) N66 (1 min walk)
Michigan & Randolph • Lines: 124, 143, 147, 151, 157, 19, 20, 26, 3, 6, 850, 851, 855, (N) N66 (2 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (3 min walk)
Van Buren Street (15 min walk)

Metro

Washington/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (4 min walk)
Lake • Lines: Red (4 min walk)