Chicago White Sox
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
333 West 35th Street
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City
Chicago
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Phone
(312) 674-1000
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State
IL
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/whitesox
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Zip code
60616
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Parking
Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
Accessible via CTA Red Line (Sox-35th Station)
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Overview
Orange and Blue Lots directly adjacent to the stadium. Red and Yellow Lots slightly further. Prepaid preferred. Street parking limited.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
I-90 and 35th Street intersection during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 2 hours before first pitch. Main entrance at 35th Street. ADA access available at all gates.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
Midway Airport (MDW): Orange Line to Roosevelt, transfer to Red Line (~35 min). O'Hare (ORD): Blue Line to Clark/Lake, transfer to Red Line (~55 min).
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Best option
CTA Red Line from the Loop or North Side — 15–25 minutes depending on origin
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Bus routes
CTA Routes 35, 44, 39 serve the area
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Fare
$2.50 (Ventra card); $3.00 cash
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Nearest station
Sox–35th Street (Red Line) — directly across from stadium
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Rail lines
CTA Red Line — most direct option. Orange Line to 35th/Archer for connecting service.
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Overview
Red Line to Sox–35th Street station — directly across from stadium. Multiple CTA bus routes. Orange Line to 35th/Archer for connecting service.
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Tips
The Red Line is hands-down the best way to Guaranteed Rate Field. Post-game trains run frequently. Avoid driving on the Dan Ryan (I-90/94) on game days.
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Walking distance
2 minutes from Sox–35th Street Red Line station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
All CTA Red Line stations fully ADA accessible
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Cost
CTA fare: $2.50 (Ventra card) or $3 cash
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Park ride
95th/Dan Ryan (Red Line south terminal) for South Side park-and-ride
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Routes
CTA Red Line handles most fan transit needs; no official team shuttles
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Schedule
CTA Red Line runs every 5–8 min on game days
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Bicycles
Rack locations
35th Street (main entrance), Shields Avenue (west side), Wentworth Avenue
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Share cost
$1/30 min; day pass $15
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Share provider
Divvy (Chicago) — nearest station at 35th and Halsted
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Spaces
~40 racks around stadium perimeter
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Tips
The Lakefront Trail is 1.5 miles east — a great warm-weather biking route to the park. Arrive early to secure rack space.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA parking in Orange Lot (closest to Gate 2); pre-purchase recommended on game days
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services; loop systems in premium areas
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Contact
White Sox ADA Services: (312) 674-1000; Guest Services at Gate 2 on game days
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate 2 on 35th Street; pull-through accessible
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates 2 and 4 serving all levels
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Fun fact
Guaranteed Rate Field completed a comprehensive accessibility upgrade in 2016, adding two new elevator towers and expanding ADA seating to every level of the park.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on all concourse levels; family restrooms near Gate 2
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Sensory friendly
Sensory room available near Gate 4; kits available at Guest Services on select game days
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate 2
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent to ADA sections
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay only; cash-to-card kiosks near main gates
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Craft beer
Revolution Brewing, Goose Island, Half Acre Beer Co., Maplewood Brewery — strong Chicago craft selection
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Fun fact
The South Side of Chicago takes its food as seriously as its baseball. The Italian beef sandwich at Guaranteed Rate Field is one of the most authentic ballpark food experiences in MLB — get it 'dipped' (soaked in au jus).
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Local
Ricobene's Italian beef, Billy Goat Tavern, Chicago Dog stands, Connie's Pizza
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at select stands
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Notable stands
Italian beef stand (main concourse); Connie's Pizza; Ricobene's (breaded steak sandwich)
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Outside food policy
Sealed water bottle (1 liter) and soft-sided snack bags allowed
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Signature food
Chicago-style hot dog (no ketchup!) and Chicago-style Italian beef — both South Side staples served throughout the park
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Vegetarian
Veggie Chicago dogs, salads, cheese pizza, black bean burger options
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous); designed as a retro-modern hybrid
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Construction cost
$167 million (1991)
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Famous moments
2005 World Series sweep of Houston Astros — first White Sox championship since 1917; Mark Buehrle's perfect game (July 23, 2009)
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Fun fact
The original Comiskey Park (1910–1990) stood directly across 35th Street from the current stadium. Fans watching the final game of old Comiskey could literally see the new park being built next door.
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Opened
1991
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Original capacity
44,321 (original); current 40,615
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Records
Mark Buehrle's perfect game is one of only 23 in MLB history; Frank Thomas hit 448 home runs at New Comiskey/Guaranteed Rate
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Renovations
2001–2004: Upper deck removed, capacity reduced for better sightlines; 2016: Major renovation adding new seating and fan experience upgrades
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Retired numbers
#2 Nellie Fox, #3 Harold Baines, #4 Luke Appling, #9 Minnie Miñoso, #11 Luis Aparicio, #16 Ted Lyons, #19 Billy Pierce, #35 Frank Thomas, #72 Carlton Fisk
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Venue details
Capacity
40,615
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Center field
400 ft
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Elevation
595 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
377 ft
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Left field
330 ft
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Right-center field
372 ft
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Right field
335 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Bluegrass/Ryegrass mix)
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