UIC Skyspace, Chicago

#351 among attractions in Chicago

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UIC Skyspace is a skyspace by James Turrell located at the southwest corner of Roosevelt Road and Halsted Street in Chicago. The sculpture was created in 2005 as part of the creation of the South Campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. The sculpture and a fountain are located in the middle of Earl Neal Plaza, named for the lawyer who was instrumental in coordinating the development of the South Campus. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'1"N, 87°38'50"W

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West Side (Near West Side)Chicago United States

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UIC Skyspace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: UIC Pavilion, National Hellenic Museum, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.

0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UIC Pavilion, Chicago
19 min walk • The UIC Pavilion, a dynamic sports venue nestled in the bustling heart of Chicago, United States, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant athletic and entertainment scene. This versatile arena, situated within the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago, is...
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Hellenic Museum, Chicago
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Greektown, the National Hellenic Museum stands as a tribute to the rich heritage of Greek culture and its influence on America. This modern institution, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Hellenic history, art,...
~1760 ftN
Memorial to social reformer Jane Addams
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Chicago
9 min walk • Hull House was a settlement house in Chicago, Illinois, United States that was co-founded in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr. Located on the Near West Side of the city, Hull House opened to serve recently arrived European immigrants. By 1911, Hull House had expanded to 13 buildings.
0.8 miW
Museum
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago
22 min walk • The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is a 501 nonprofit institution honoring exceptional U.S. athletes of Italian descent. In 1977 George Randazzo created the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame. This was as a means for raising money for local Catholic youth programs.
0.9 miN
Church
Old St. Patrick's Church, Chicago
23 min walk • Old St. Patrick's Church, also known as St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and commonly known as Old St. Pat's, is a Roman Catholic parish in Chicago, Illinois. Located at 700 West Adams Street, it has been described as the "cornerstone of Irish culture" in Chicago.
0.4 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Family Catholic Church, Chicago
10 min walk • Church of the Holy Family is a Roman Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois. It is the second-oldest Catholic church in Chicago. It is one of the few structures that survived the Great Chicago Fire.
1.1 miN
Bridge, Opera, Concerts and shows
Lyric Opera, Chicago
28 min walk • The Madison Street Bridge, also known as the Lyric Opera Bridge, is a 1922 bascule bridge that spans the South Branch of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Romanesque architecture, Concerts and shows
Thalia Hall, Chicago
21 min walk • Thalia Hall is a historic building in Pilsen, Chicago which is currently a mixed-use music, retail, and bar/restaurant space. It was designated as a Chicago Landmark on October 25, 1989.
~1650 ftE
Street
Roosevelt Road, Chicago
8 min walk • Roosevelt Road is a major east-west street in the city of Chicago, Illinois, and its western suburbs. It is 1200 South in the city's street numbering system, but only 1 mile south of Madison Street.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Van Buren Street Bridge, Chicago
22 min walk • The Van Buren Street Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is the sixth bridge at this location and carrying this name, and was completed in 1956.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
St. Charles Air Line Bridge, Chicago
20 min walk • The St. Charles Air Line Bridge is a Strauss Trunnion bascule bridge which spans the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. Built as part of the St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to UIC Skyspace?

Nearby attractions include Maxwell Street, Chicago (5 min walk), St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago (7 min walk), Roosevelt Road, Chicago (8 min walk), DeKoven Street, Chicago (9 min walk).

How to get to UIC Skyspace by public transport?

The nearest stations to UIC Skyspace:

Bus

Roosevelt & Halsted • Lines: 12, 18, (N) N62 (1 min walk)
Halsted & Roosevelt • Lines: 18, 8, (N) N62 (1 min walk)

Train

Halsted Street (12 min walk)
Chicago Union Station (24 min walk)

Metro

UIC-Halsted • Lines: Blue (16 min walk)
Clinton • Lines: Blue (18 min walk)