Symphony Center, Chicago

Name: Symphony Center
Address: Chicago, United States
Telephone: (312) 294-3000

#227 among attractions in Chicago

Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

Symphony Center is a music complex located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois. Home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Chicago Symphony Chorus; Civic Orchestra of Chicago; and the Institute for Learning, Access, and Training; Symphony Center includes the 2,522-seat Orchestra Hall, which dates from 1904; Buntrock Hall, a rehearsal and performance space; Grainger Ballroom, an event space overlooking Michigan Avenue and the Art Institute of Chicago; a public multi-story rotunda; Opus restaurant and café; and administrative offices. In June 1993, plans to significantly renovate and expand Orchestra Hall were approved and the $110 million project resulting in Symphony Center began in 1995 and was completed in 1997. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 14 December 1904 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 41°52'44"N, 87°37'30"W

Address

Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

Contact

(312) 294-3000

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Day trips

Symphony Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~350 ftNE
Renowned art museum with global works
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
2 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...
~1350 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
State Street, Chicago
7 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...
~780 ftN
Green space with art, theater and ice rink
Millennium Park, Chicago
4 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...
~990 ftN
Large LED sculpture with reflecting pool
Crown Fountain, Chicago
5 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...
~860 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Sullivan Center, Chicago
5 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...
~790 ftE
Monuments and statues, Art museum, Museum
Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago
4 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.
~1130 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
6 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.
~990 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
5 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.
~470 ftE
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
3 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.
~1100 ftS
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
6 min walk • The Auditorium Theatre is a music and performance venue located inside the Auditorium Building at 50 Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~200 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
1 min walk • The Chicago Architecture Center, formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, whose mission is to inspire people to discover why design matters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Symphony Center?

Nearby attractions include ArchiCenter, Chicago (1 min walk), Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago (1 min walk), Chicago Public Library, Chicago (2 min walk), School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Symphony Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Symphony Center:

Bus

Jackson & Wabash • Lines: 1, 126, 28, 7 (2 min walk)
Adams & Wabash • Lines: 1, 126, 151, 28, 7 (2 min walk)

Metro

Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (2 min walk)
Jackson • Lines: Blue, Red (5 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (5 min walk)
Millennium Station (10 min walk)