Directions & Parking
Find more information about Adler parking, public transit, and parking accessibility below.
The Adler Planetarium is located at 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus. The Adler is accessible via car, bike, or public transit, and taking public transportation is recommended.
All Museum Campus parking lots are owned by the Chicago Parks District and managed by Standard Parking. For all parking questions, please contact (312) 235-7701.
Throughout the year, Museum Campus is the site of a variety of special events that can affect traffic and parking. The Adler strongly encourages the use of public transportation. Take the CTA to Roosevelt or the Metra to Museum Campus.
By Bus
#146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express/Museum Campus
#130 Museum Campus (mid-May through Labor Day)
By Train
Roosevelt CTA stop servicing Red, Orange and Green lines. Offers connections to #146 bus located at State and Roosevelt Road.
For routes, schedules and fares please visit the CTA website or call (312) 836-7000. Coming to the Adler on the Metra? Visit the Metra website or call (312) 322-6900 for schedule information, fares and other related travel information.
For regional travel information, please visit the RTA Trip Planner or call (312) 836-7000.
All Museum Campus parking lots are owned by the Chicago Parks District and managed by Standard Parking. The Adler does not control parking rates. Rates can vary due to activities such as football games, concerts, and other special events. Check the Soldier Field and Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island schedules for upcoming events that may impact Adler parking or travel to the Museum Campus. For questions or more information regarding parking, please contact (312) 235-7701.
Adler Parking Lot
Located next to the Adler Planetarium
Day Rate Cars: $27, Oversized: $50*
Night Rate (in after 4:00 pm) Cars: $17, Oversized: $31*
Early Bird (in before 9:30 am) Cars: $13, Oversized: $26*
Soldier Field North Garage
Located on the east side of Soldier Field
$27 4 hours or less*
$32 4 to 12 hours*
$52 12 to 24 hours*
Street Parking on Solidarity Drive
Available along Solidarity Drive
Rates vary and are subject to closure by the City of Chicago
*All parking rates are subject to change without notice. For the most current parking information, visit the Soldier Field Parking website.
Accessible Parking
There are several reserved accessible parking spaces in the Adler Planetarium lot close to the accessible entrance. For questions or more information regarding parking, please contact (312) 235-7701.
Accessible Entrance
The Adler Planetarium’s wheelchair accessible entrance is located at the South Box Office. The Adler is committed to providing all visitors with equal access to all facilities, programs, shows, and activities.
Learn more about accessibility at the Adler, including who you can contact for assistance with planning your visit.
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