Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago

Name: Ida B. Wells Drive
Address: Chicago, United States

#286 among attractions in Chicago

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Ida B. Wells Drive is a major east–west street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It runs east from the Jane Byrne Interchange, where it meets Interstate 90, I-94 and I-290. At Wells Street, Ida B. Wells Drive continues as a surface street past State Street and Michigan Avenue, until ending at Columbus Drive in Grant Park. In 2018, the editorial board of The New York Times praised the Chicago City Council's renaming of the street to honor the journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'34"N, 87°37'28"W

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Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Ida B. Wells Drive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Institute of Chicago, Buddy Guy's Legends, Art Institute of Chicago Building, Second Leiter Building.

~1190 ftN
Renowned art museum with global works
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
6 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...
~1290 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
7 min walk • Buddy Guy's Legends stands as a testament to the vibrant blues scene in Chicago, United States. This iconic music club was established in 1989 by the legendary blues musician Buddy Guy and has since become one of the most reputable venues for authentic blues music in...
~1380 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Art museum, Museum
Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago
7 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.
~800 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
4 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.
~1520 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Petrillo Music Shell, Chicago
8 min walk • The Petrillo Music Shell is an outdoor amphitheater in Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~260 ftE
Monuments and statues
The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago
2 min walk • The Bowman and The Spearman, also known collectively as Equestrian Indians, or simply Indians, are two bronze equestrian sculptures standing as gatekeepers in Congress Plaza, at the intersection of Ida B.
~1000 ftN
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
5 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.
~190 ftW
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
1 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.
~860 ftN
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
5 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.
~1030 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
5 min walk • The Merle Reskin Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre and now named after Merle Reskin, it was founded in 1910. The Merle Reskin Theatre is now part of DePaul University, and is also used for events and performances of other groups.
~1050 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Symphony Center, Chicago
6 min walk • Symphony Center is a music complex located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ida B. Wells Drive?

Nearby attractions include Fine Arts Building, Chicago (1 min walk), Historic Michigan Boulevard District, Chicago (1 min walk), Auditorium Theatre, Chicago (1 min walk), Auditorium Building, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Ida B. Wells Drive by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ida B. Wells Drive:

Bus

Michigan & Van Buren/Congress • Lines: 1, 126, 143, 147, 26, 28, 3, 4, 7, 850, 851, 855, J14, (N) N4 (1 min walk)
Michigan & Van Buren • Lines: 1, 126, 28, 3, 7 (1 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (3 min walk)
LaSalle Street Station (11 min walk)

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (6 min walk)