St. James Cathedral, Chicago

Name: St. James Cathedral
Address: 65 E Huron St, Chicago, 60611-3844, United States
Telephone: +1 312-787-7360

#135 among attractions in Chicago

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concerts and shows, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

St. James Cathedral is the mother church of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Diocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The cathedral stands at the corner of Huron and Wabash streets. It is the oldest church of the Anglican Communion and Episcopal tradition in the Chicago area, having been founded in 1834. Originally built as a parish church, that building was mostly destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire. Only the bell tower survived, and this was incorporated into the rebuilt church, including the soot-stained stones around the top of the tower which remain black today. St. James received the status of cathedral in 1928 after the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul was destroyed in a fire in 1921, but the arrangement was terminated in 1931. On May 3, 1955, St. James was again designated the cathedral and was formally set apart on June 4, 1955. The church is led by the Episcopal Bishop of Chicago. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1857 (167 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 41°53'41"N, 87°37'35"W

Address

65 E Huron StDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60611-3844 United States

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+1 312-787-7360

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St. James Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Chicago Water Tower, Driehaus Museum.

~570 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
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Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
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~1050 ftNE
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
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~160 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Driehaus Museum, Chicago
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~1060 ftS
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The Shops at North Bridge, Chicago
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~590 ftNW
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~950 ftS
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Rush Street, Chicago
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~1600 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
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~1580 ftSW
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Rock N Roll McDonald's, Chicago
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~1000 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Education
Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago
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~120 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Nickerson House, Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. James Cathedral open?

St. James Cathedral is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. James Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Nickerson House, Chicago (1 min walk), Driehaus Museum, Chicago (1 min walk), Huron Plaza, Chicago (1 min walk), The Fordham, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to St. James Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James Cathedral:

Bus

Ontario & Wabash • Lines: 125 (3 min walk)
State & Huron • Lines: 36 (3 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Grand • Lines: Red (6 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (19 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (27 min walk)