iO Chicago, Chicago

#476 among attractions in Chicago

Theater, Bars and clubs, Comedy club, Nightlife, More...

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Facts and practical information

iO, or iO Chicago, was an improv theater and training center in central Chicago, with a former branch in Los Angeles called iO West and in Raleigh, North Carolina called iO South. The theater taught and hosted performances of improvisational comedy. It was founded in 1981 by Del Close and Charna Halpern. The theater has many notable alumni, including Amy Poehler and Stephen Colbert. ()

Coordinates: 41°54'31"N, 87°39'6"W

Address

1501 N Kingsbury StDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60642-2533 United States

Contact

+1 312-929-2401

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Day trips

iO Chicago – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Polish Museum of America, Sullivan Athletic Center, Zanies Comedy Club, Oz Park.

0.8 miSW
Museum, Reportedly haunted, Specialty museum
Polish Museum of America, Chicago
20 min walk • The Polish Museum of America is located in West Town, in what had been the historical Polish Downtown neighborhood of Chicago. It is home to numerous Polish artifacts, artwork, and embroidered folk costumes in its growing collection.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Sullivan Athletic Center, Chicago
28 min walk • The Sullivan Athletic Center is an athletic facility on the campus of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. The facility houses McGrath-Phillips Arena, a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena.
0.9 miE
Theater, Comedy club, Concerts and shows
Zanies Comedy Club, Chicago
23 min walk • Zanies Comedy Club, located in Chicago, Illinois, was founded in November 1978 by Rick Uchwat. Since then, three other locations have been built: Nashville, Tennessee, St.Charles, Illinois, and Rosemont, Illinois.
0.9 miN
Park, Sculpture
Oz Park, Chicago
24 min walk • Oz Park is a public park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of North Side, Chicago. It is located at 2021 North Burling Street, at the corner of Lincoln and Webster, just south of the Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton intersection.
0.8 miS
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
St. John Cantius Church, Chicago
21 min walk • Saint John Cantius Church is a historic Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Chicago known for its architecture, liturgical practices, and affiliation with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. With monumental religious edifices of St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St.
0.6 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Universities and schools
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Chicago
15 min walk • Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church is a historic Polish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago that is located at 1351 West Evergreen Avenue in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.9 miN
Church
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Chicago
25 min walk • St. Vincent de Paul Church is a historic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois. The parish was founded by the Vincentians in 1875.
0.6 miNE
Church
St. Michael's Church, Chicago
16 min walk • St. Michael's Church in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago is a Roman Catholic church staffed by the Redemptorist order of priests.
0.7 miS
Universities and schools
Kendall College, Chicago
18 min walk • Kendall College at National Louis University is a private college which is part of National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in culinary arts and hospitality management. Kendall is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
1 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Park West, Chicago
26 min walk • Park West is a concert venue located in Chicago, Illinois. The theater opened in 1916 as a vaudeville and movie theater by the Ascher Brothers. Currently, it can house up to 1,000 guests, in a general admission setting.
0.7 miSW
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Chicago
19 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located at 1118 North Noble Street. It is a prime example of the so-called 'Polish Cathedral style' of churches, in both its opulence and grand scale. Along with such monumental religious edifices as St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is iO Chicago open?

iO Chicago is open:

Monday 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Tuesday 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Thursday 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Friday 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Sunday 7 pm - 11:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to iO Chicago?

Nearby attractions include Cherry Avenue Bridge, Chicago (6 min walk), Yondorf Block and Hall, Chicago (7 min walk), North Avenue Bridge, Chicago (8 min walk), Goose Island, Chicago (8 min walk).

How to get to iO Chicago by public transport?

The nearest stations to iO Chicago:

Bus

North Ave & Fremont • Lines: 72, (N) N9 (5 min walk)
Halsted & Blackhawk • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)

Metro

North/Clybourn • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Armitage • Lines: Brown, Purple (17 min walk)

Train

Clybourn (27 min walk)