We are located four blocks east of the Chicago Avenue stop on the CTA Red Line. You can also take the #3 King Drive, #10 Museum of Science and Industry, and #66 Chicago Avenue buses, as well as several Michigan Avenue bus routes.

For routes, schedules, and fares, call Chicago Transit Authority Travel Information at 312-836-7000 or visit the CTA’s website.

Bicycle racks are located at the corner of Mies van der Rohe Way and East Pearson Street; at the corner of Mies van der Rohe Way and Chicago Avenue; and inside the MCA garage on Chicago Avenue just east of the museum itself. For directions, visit Ride the City.

Divvy Bikes

There is a Divvy bike dock on the southwest side of the MCA, at the corner of Mies van der Rohe Way and Chicago Avenue. For bike pricing and availability, visit Divvy.

If traveling south on Lake Shore Drive:

• Take Lake Shore Drive south to the Chestnut Street exit (the first traffic light after the curve south of Oak Street Beach).
• Turn left onto southbound Inner Lake Shore Drive.
• Take Inner Lake Shore Drive south for two blocks to Chicago Avenue.
• Turn right (west) onto Chicago Avenue. The parking garage will be on your right, just after the light at Fairbanks Court.

If traveling north on Lake Shore Drive:

(This route may be unavailable during the morning rush hour.)

• Take Lake Shore Drive north to the left-side exit for Chicago Avenue.
• Turn left onto Chicago Avenue. The parking garage will be on your right, just after the light at Fairbanks Court.

Directions from the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290):

• Take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) east until it ends and becomes Congress Parkway.
• Take Congress Parkway east past the Chicago River for about one mile to Columbus Drive.
• Turn left onto Columbus Drive.
• Take Columbus Drive north (the street name changes to Fairbanks Court).
• Take Fairbanks Court until it ends at Chicago Avenue.
• Turn left onto Chicago Avenue. The parking garage will be immediately on your right just before you reach the museum.

Directions from the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94):

• Take the East Ohio Street/600 North exit (exit number 50B).
• Turn slightly left onto Ohio Street.
• Take Ohio Street east about one mile, two blocks past Michigan Avenue, to Fairbanks Court.
• Turn left onto Fairbanks Court.
• Turn left onto Chicago Avenue. The parking garage will be immediately on your right just before you reach the museum.

The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way.

Parking rates

• Less than 30 minutes | $11
• 30 minutes to 1 hour | $22
• 1 to 2 hours | $32
• 2 to 3 hours | $37
• 3 to 12 hours | $41
• 12 to 24 hours | $47

Ask a Visitor Experience Assistant to validate your parking ticket to receive a reduced rate. MCA Members receive a $5 discount off the standard parking rate and nonmembers receive a $4 discount. If you have any questions about the garage, call ABM Parking at 855-234-0260.

Special Discounts

Early Morning Special (Monday–Friday only)

Enter between 5–8 am and exit before 7 pm for $21.

Accessible Parking Rate

Stop by the admissions desk and ask for our $20 accessible parking validation.

MCA Programs Rate

Present your programs ticket at the Box Office on the day of the event and receive validation for $20 parking, excluding events on Tuesdays. Audiences for Tuesday programs receive $4 off regular parking rates, $5 for members.