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Gleacher Center and NBC Tower

Gleacher Center, 450 Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

NBC Tower, 455 Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

Questions? Call 312.464.8655

Public Transportation

  • Metra: All Metra Electric Lines have a stop downtown. You will need additional transportation or to walk from the stations to reach the Gleacher Center. Please consult the Metra website for maps and schedules.
  • CTA: Several busses and L lines intersect downtown. Please consult the CTA website for detailed information.

 

Parking Information at the Gleacher Center and NBC Tower

Discounted parking is available to Graham School students, instructors, and staff. View discount and time information below (please note that parking facilities may change their rates at any time and those listed below are not guaranteed).

Ticket validation for the lots listed below is done at the security desk on the first floor of the Gleacher Center with exception of the 401 N Michigan lot which must be stamped by security. Please use the correct validation machine for the lot where you parked.

300 E. Illinois Self-Park (AMC Theater garage)

$6.00 with validation:

  • Monday–Friday: Enter after 3:00 PM, Exit by 11:59 PM
  • Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 11:59 PM

401 N. Michigan Building Parking (indoor)

$9.00 with validation:

  • Monday–Friday: Enter after 4:00 PM, Exit by 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 11:00 PM

Have your ticket stamped by security.

200 E. Lower North Water (NBC Tower garage)

$10.00 with validation:

  • Monday–Friday: Enter after 3:00 PM, Exit by 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 2:00 AM

For other rates without validation see the NBC Tower parking page.

201 E. Illinois (NBC surface lot)

$6.00 with validation:

  • Monday–Friday: Enter after 3:00 PM, Exit by 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 2:00 AM

$12.00 with validation:

  • Monday–Friday: Enter after 1:00 PM, Exit by Midnight

For other rates without validation see the NBC Tower parking page.

240 E. Illinois (Cityfront Plaza parking)

$8.00 with validation:

  • Monday–Friday: Enter after 4:30 PM, Exit by 1:59 AM
  • Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 1:59 AM (up to 14 hours)

Notes: The lot is located on the northeast corner on the plaza level.

 

Hyde Park Office and Cobb Hall

Graham School at Press, 1427 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

Cobb Hall, 5811 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Questions? Call 773.702.1722

Public Transportation

  • Metra: the Metra Electric Line trains serve the University stops at the 59th Street or 55th-56th-57th Street stations. Please consult the Metra website for more information. 
  • CTA: several buses connect Hyde Park to the rest of the city. Please consult the CTA website for information and schedules.

 

Parking Information at the Press Building

Street parking is available but may be difficult to find depending on the time of day. There is generally plenty of free parking on 59th Street, 60th Street, and along the Midway Plaisance.

Parking Information at Cobb Hall

  • There is metered (pay box) parking on Ellis Avenue which fronts Cobb Hall.
  • Street parking is available but may be difficult to find depending on the time of day. There is generally plenty of free parking on 59th Street, 60th Street, and along the Midway Plaisance.
  • View a campus map of Cobb Hall.