Chicago Cubs
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1060 West Addison Street
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City
Chicago
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Notes
Historic 1914 ballpark in Wrigleyville neighborhood. Transit is the best option.
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Phone
(773) 404-2827
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State
IL
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Venue name
Wrigley Field
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/cubs
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Zip code
60613
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/wrigley-field-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed in most lots
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Premium
Available for season ticket holders
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Public transport
CTA Red Line (Addison stop), multiple bus routes
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Overview
Very limited stadium parking. Street parking in Wrigleyville neighborhood. Multiple paid lots up to 1 mile away. Public transit strongly recommended.
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Towing
Strict enforcement in permit zones, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
Clark Street and Addison Street during peak times
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Multiple gates on Clark, Waveland, and Sheffield. ADA at Addison Street entrance.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
O'Hare (ORD): Blue Line to Clark/Lake, Red Line to Addison (~55 min). Midway (MDW): Orange Line to Roosevelt, Red Line to Addison (~45 min).
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Best option
CTA Red Line — one of MLB's all-time great transit experiences; downtown to Wrigley in 20 min
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Bus routes
CTA Routes 22 (Clark St), 152 (Addison), 36 (Broadway) all serve Wrigleyville
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Fare
$2.50 (Ventra); $3.00 cash
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Nearest station
Addison (Red Line) — directly across from Wrigley Field's main entrance
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Rail lines
CTA Red Line — from downtown Loop (20 min) or far north neighborhoods
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Overview
Red Line to Addison — directly at the ballpark. Many bus routes on Clark and Addison. Wrigleyville is extremely walkable from transit.
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Tips
The Red Line to Wrigley is a Chicago rite of passage. Post-game: the platform at Addison is legendary for its crush of fans. Walk south to Sheridan station or north to Wilson for easier boarding.
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Walking distance
1 minute from Addison Red Line station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
Addison Red Line station is ADA accessible
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Cost
CTA: $2.50 (Ventra card) or $3.00 cash
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Park ride
Howard (Red Line north terminal) for north suburban fans
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Routes
CTA Red Line is the definitive Wrigley Field transit option — no other shuttles needed
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Schedule
Red Line every 5–7 min on game days; extended post-game service
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Sheffield Ave (main entrance), Waveland Ave (left field), Clark Street (north side)
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Share cost
$1/30 min; day pass $15
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Share provider
Divvy (Chicago) — multiple stations within 1 block of Wrigley
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Spaces
~80 racks; Divvy stations on Addison and Clark
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Tips
Wrigley is excellent for cycling — Chicago's lakefront trail is 5 blocks east. Clark Street has a protected bike lane. Arrive early; racks fill fast.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Very limited ADA parking nearby — transit is strongly recommended for mobility-impaired fans
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate D; FM system compatible
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Contact
Cubs Accessibility: (773) 404-2827; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate D
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off on Addison Street at Gate D; accessible ramp to main concourse
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Elevators
Elevators added during 1060 Project renovations at Gates C and D
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Fun fact
Wrigley Field's 1060 Project renovations (2014–2019) invested over $750 million in upgrades — including comprehensive ADA improvements to a 110-year-old stadium, a remarkable engineering and preservation achievement.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms near Gate D
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly games offered; quiet room near Gate D; sensory kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate D on Addison Street
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout; companion seating adjacent; historic ballpark has had extensive ADA upgrades
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; kiosks near main gates
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Craft beer
Goose Island (Chicago), Revolution Brewing, Half Acre Beer Co., Lagunitas on tap throughout
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Fun fact
The rooftop buildings on Waveland and Sheffield Avenues across from Wrigley have been hosting fans since the 1980s. After years of legal battles, the Cubs reached an agreement with rooftop owners — they pay a percentage of revenue to the team. You can watch the game from a rooftop deck for a uniquely Chicago experience.
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Local
Portillo's hot dogs, Chicago-style Italian beef, Ann Sather cinnamon rolls (Wrigleyville institution), local craft beer options
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at Wrigley Field
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Notable stands
Chicago Dog cart (throughout concourse); Goose Island Craft Beer bar; Portillo's stand; rooftop views from Sheffield Ave buildings across the street
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle and small soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Chicago-style hot dog (no ketchup, ever) and Old Style beer — both absolute Wrigley Field traditions since the 1940s
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Vegetarian
Veggie Chicago dogs, salads, hummus plates, cheese pizza, plant-based options
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Venue history
Architect
Zachary Taylor Davis (original); extensive renovations over 110+ years
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Construction cost
$250,000 (1914); $750M+ in renovations 2014–2019
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Famous moments
2016 World Series championship — first in 108 years; Ernie Banks's career; Sammy Sosa's 1998 HR chase; Ryne Sandberg's Hall of Fame career; Kris Bryant's champagne-soaked final out
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Fun fact
The ivy on Wrigley Field's outfield walls was planted in 1937 by Bill Veeck (the same Bill Veeck who would later send a 3-foot-7 pinch hitter to bat in 1951). Under MLB rules, a ball lost in the ivy is ruled a ground-rule double. The hand-operated scoreboard has been manually updated since 1937 — there is no electronic component.
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Opened
1914
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Original capacity
14,000 (1914); current 41,649
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Records
Wrigley's ivy-covered outfield walls are MLB's most iconic architectural feature; the hand-operated scoreboard is the only original manually operated scoreboard in MLB
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Renovations
1937: Ivy planted on outfield walls; 1988: First night game; 2014–2019: The 1060 Project — $750M comprehensive renovation including new scoreboards, video boards, left field bleachers, and hotel
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Retired numbers
#10 Ron Santo, #14 Ernie Banks, #23 Ryne Sandberg, #26 Billy Williams, #31 Ferguson Jenkins, #42 Jackie Robinson
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Venue details
Capacity
41,649
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Center field
400 ft
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Elevation
597 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
368 ft
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Left field
355 ft
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Right-center field
368 ft
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Right field
353 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass)
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