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Maps and Parking Discount Information

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.

Ticket validation for the lots listed below is done at the security desk on the first floor of the Gleacher Center. Please use the correct validation machine for the lot where you parked. For the 401 N Michigan, have your ticket stamped by security.

300 E. Illinois Self-Park (AMC Theater garage) Discount rate: $6.00 (Automated – at pay stations by cash or credit card, or at exit by credit card only.)

Discount hours: 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) Discount rate: $9.00 (Attendant – cash or credit card.)
Discount hours: Monday–Friday: Enter after 4:00 PM, Exit by 11:00 PM; Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 11:00 PM
200 E. Lower North Water (NBC Tower garage) Evening and Weekend Discount rate: $10.00 (Automated – at pay stations by cash or credit card, or at exit by credit card only.)
Discount hours: Monday–Friday: Enter after 3:00 PM, Exit by 2:00 AM; Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 2:00 AM
201 E. Illinois (NBC surface lot) Evening and Weekend Discount rate: $6.00 (Automated – at pay stations by cash or credit card, or at exit by credit card only.)
Discount hours: Monday–Friday: Enter after 3:00 PM, Exit by 2:00 AM; Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 2:00 AM
Special Weekday Discount rate: $12.00 (Automated – at pay stations by cash or credit card, or at exit by credit card only.)
Discount hours: Monday–Friday: Enter after 1:00 PM, Exit by Midnight
240 E. Illinois (Cityfront Plaza parking) Discount rate: $8.00 (Automated – pay at exit by credit card only.)
Discount hours: Monday–Friday: Enter after 4:30 PM, Exit by 1:59 AM; Saturday: Enter after 6:00 AM, Exit by 1:59 AM
Notes: This lot has a 14-hour parking limit. 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.