James R. Thompson Center, Chicago

Name: James R. Thompson Center
Address: 100 W Randolph St, Chicago, 60601-3218, United States
Telephone: +1 312-346-0777

#528 among attractions in Chicago

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The James R. Thompson Center, originally the State of Illinois Center, is a postmodern-style civic building designed by noted architect Helmut Jahn, located at 100 W. Randolph Street in the Loop district of Chicago. It houses offices of the Illinois state government and serves as a secondary capitol for the State of Illinois in the most populated city and county of the state. It is considered one of the most significant postmodern buildings in the city of Chicago. ()

Completed: 1985 (40 years ago)Floors: 17Coordinates: 41°53'7"N, 87°37'54"W

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100 W Randolph StDowntown (The Loop)Chicago 60601-3218 United States

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+1 312-346-0777

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James R. Thompson Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Chicago Theatre, Chicago Picasso, Wells Street Bridge.

~1360 ftE
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
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~1200 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Chicago Theatre, Chicago
6 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.
~740 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Chicago Picasso, Chicago
4 min walk • The Chicago Picasso is an untitled monumental sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza in Chicago, Illinois.
~1080 ftNW
Bridge
Wells Street Bridge, Chicago
6 min walk • The Wells Street Bridge is a bascule bridge over the Chicago River, in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States, which was built in 1922.
~990 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Chicago Design Museum, Chicago
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~800 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Oriental Theatre, Chicago
4 min walk • The James M. Nederlander Theatre is a theater located at 24 West Randolph Street in the Loop area of downtown Chicago, Illinois. Previously known as the Oriental Theatre, it opened in 1926 as a deluxe movie palace and vaudeville venue.
~860 ftN
Bridge
Clark Street Bridge, Chicago
5 min walk • The Clark Street Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, connecting the Near North Side with The Loop via Clark Street.
~1030 ftNE
Bridge
Dearborn Street Bridge, Chicago
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~530 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
3 min walk • The Cadillac Palace Theatre is operated by Broadway In Chicago, a Nederlander company. It is located at 151 West Randolph Street in the Chicago Loop area.
~520 ftS
Chicago school architecture, City hall
Chicago City Hall, Chicago
3 min walk • Chicago City Hall is a 10-story building that houses the official seat of government of the City of Chicago in Illinois. Adjacent to the Richard J. Daley Center and the James R.
~680 ftSE
Architecture, Public art
Daley Center, Chicago
4 min walk • The Richard J. Daley Center, also known by its open courtyard Daley Plaza and named after longtime mayor Richard J. Daley, is the premier civic center of the City of Chicago in Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is James R. Thompson Center open?

James R. Thompson Center is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to James R. Thompson Center?

Nearby attractions include Randolph Tower, Chicago (2 min walk), Grant Thornton Tower, Chicago (2 min walk), OneEleven, Chicago (3 min walk), Goodman Theater, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to James R. Thompson Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to James R. Thompson Center:

Metro

Clark/Lake • Lines: Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (2 min walk)
Washington • Lines: Blue (5 min walk)

Bus

Clark & Lake • Lines: 22, 24, (N) N22 (2 min walk)
LaSalle & Randolph • Lines: 134, 135, 136, 156 (2 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (11 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (12 min walk)