Mid-Continental Plaza, Chicago

Name: Mid-Continental Plaza
Address: 55 E Monroe St, Chicago, United States

#592 among attractions in Chicago

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Mid-Continental Plaza is a 583 ft tall skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. It was completed in 1972 and has 49 floors. Shaw and Associates designed the building, which is the 62nd tallest building in Chicago. It was originally planned as two 40-story black glass towers. The top 10 floors have been converted to condominiums called The Park Monroe. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1972 (52 years ago)Floors: 49Coordinates: 41°52'48"N, 87°37'32"W

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55 E Monroe StDowntown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Mid-Continental Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Institute of Chicago, State Street, Millennium Park, Crown Fountain.

~510 ftSE
Renowned art museum with global works
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
3 min walk • The Art Institute of Chicago, nestled in the heart of Chicago's Grant Park, stands as a beacon for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. This premier museum, renowned for its extensive collections, spans across various epochs and regions of the world, offering an...
~970 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
State Street, Chicago
5 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...
~550 ftNE
Green space with art, theater and ice rink
Millennium Park, Chicago
3 min walk • Millennium Park is a renowned urban oasis nestled in the heart of Chicago, United States. Spanning 24.5 acres, this park is a centerpiece of contemporary design, art, and architecture. Opened in 2004, it is situated over a railway and parking lot, making it an...
~750 ftNE
Large LED sculpture with reflecting pool
Crown Fountain, Chicago
4 min walk • Crown Fountain is an iconic feature of Chicago's Millennium Park, renowned for its unique blend of interactive art and urban landscape design. Unlike traditional statues, this modern piece consists of two 50-foot glass block towers at opposite ends of a shallow...
~480 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Sullivan Center, Chicago
3 min walk • The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, stands as a testament to Chicago's architectural heritage and its progressive spirit in the realm of urban design. Located at the corner of State and Madison Streets in the city's...
~1110 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Ice rink
McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Chicago
6 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...
~910 ftE
Monuments and statues, Art museum, Museum
Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago
5 min walk • The Art Institute of Chicago Building houses the Art Institute of Chicago, and is part of the Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The building is located in Grant Park on the east side of Michigan Avenue, and marks the third address for the Art Institute.
~1400 ftS
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
7 min walk • The Second Leiter Building, also known as the Leiter II Building, the Sears Building, One Congress Center, and Robert Morris Center, is located at the southeast corner of South State Street and East Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~1430 ftN
Free cultural exhibits and concerts
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
7 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.
~790 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
4 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.
~740 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
4 min walk • Fountain of the Great Lakes, or Spirit of the Great Lakes Fountain, is an allegorical sculpture and fountain by Lorado Taft. A bronze work of art, created between 1907 and 1913, the fountain depicts five women arranged so that the water flows in a way that seeks to recall the waterflow through the five Great Lakes of North America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mid-Continental Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Chicago (2 min walk), Symphony Center, Chicago (2 min walk), Chicago Public Library, Chicago (3 min walk), ArchiCenter, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Mid-Continental Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mid-Continental Plaza:

Bus

Adams & Wabash • Lines: 1, 126, 151, 28, 7 (1 min walk)
Monroe & Wabash • Lines: 850, 851, 855 (2 min walk)

Metro

Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (1 min walk)
Monroe • Lines: Blue, Red (5 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (7 min walk)
Millennium Station (9 min walk)