Chicago Theatre, Chicago

Name: Chicago Theatre
Address: Chicago, United States
Telephone: +1 312-462-6301

#58 among attractions in Chicago

Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

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. Built in 1921, the Chicago Theatre was the flagship for the Balaban and Katz group of theaters run by A. J. Balaban, his brother Barney Balaban and partner Sam Katz. Along with the other B&K theaters, from 1925 to 1945 the Chicago Theatre was a dominant movie theater enterprise. Currently, Madison Square Garden, Inc. owns and operates the Chicago Theatre as a performing arts venue for stage plays, magic shows, comedy, speeches, sporting events and popular music concerts. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1921 (103 years ago)Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueCapacity: 3600Coordinates: 41°53'7"N, 87°37'38"W

Address

Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

Contact

+1 312-462-6301

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Chicago Picasso, Marina City, Chicago Cultural Center.

~570 ftS
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Macy's, Chicago
3 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...
~980 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Chicago Picasso, Chicago
5 min walk • The Chicago Picasso is an untitled monumental sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza in Chicago, Illinois.
~1070 ftNW
Tower, Architecture, Neighbourhood
Marina City, Chicago
6 min walk • Marina City, affectionately known as "the corn cob", is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg.
~830 ftSE
Free cultural exhibits and concerts
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
5 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.
~620 ftN
Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Chicago
4 min walk • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a war memorial in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, dedicated on November 11, 2005.
~920 ftN
Bridge
Wabash Avenue Bridge, Chicago
5 min walk • The Wabash Avenue Bridge over the Chicago River was built in 1930. Standing west of the Michigan Avenue Bridge and east of Marina City, the bascule bridge connects the Near North Side with "The Loop" area.
~640 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Chicago Design Museum, Chicago
4 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.
~800 ftN
Bridge
Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, Chicago
4 min walk • The Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, also known as the State Street Bridge, is a bridge that carries State Street across the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~650 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
American Writers Museum, Chicago
4 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.
~460 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Oriental Theatre, Chicago
3 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.
~970 ftNW
Bridge
Dearborn Street Bridge, Chicago
5 min walk • The Dearborn Street Bridge over the Chicago River was built in 1962. It connects the Near North Side with "The Loop." The American Institute of Steel Construction honored the bridge with the 1963 "Most Beautiful Steel Bridge" award in the Movable Span category.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chicago Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Joffrey Tower, Chicago (2 min walk), Kemper Building, Chicago (2 min walk), Oriental Theatre, Chicago (3 min walk), Leo Burnett Building, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Chicago Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chicago Theatre:

Metro

Lake • Lines: Red (1 min walk)
State/Lake • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (2 min walk)

Bus

State & Lake • Lines: 10, 146, 148, 2, 29, 36, 6, 62, (N) N62 (2 min walk)
State & Randolph • Lines: 10, 146, 148, 2, 29 (2 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (6 min walk)
Van Buren Street (16 min walk)