Chicago Sky
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
200 East Cermak Road
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City
Chicago
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Phone
(312) 791-6900 (Wintrust Arena main); Box Office (312) 808-2300; Sky Ticket Office 866-SKY-WNBA
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State
IL
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Venue name
Wintrust Arena
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Zip code
60616
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Parking
Cheapest
Lot B (31st Street Lot) at $18/day flat fee is the cheapest official lot; transit is generally cheaper
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Guide url
https://sky.wnba.com/directions-parking-and-public-transportation
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Hours
Lots open throughout event hours; no overnight parking available
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Overnight
Not available at any of the three McCormick Place lots
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Payment
Credit cards accepted at all three lots (arena itself is cashless)
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Prices
Lot A $22/vehicle for Sky games; Lot B flat $18/day; Lot C flat $27/day
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Overview
Lot A ($25 prepaid), Lot B (VIP/Permit holders), Lot C (overflow). Parking entrances are on Cermak Road and Indiana Avenue. Wintrust Arena offers approximately 1,200 spaces across three surface lots adjacent to the venue. Event-day parking is cashless — pay via ParkChicago app or credit card at kiosks. Tailgating is not permitted. ADA parking available in Lot A with valid placard.
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Public transport
CTA Green Line (Cermak–McCormick Place), CTA buses (#3, #4, #21), and Metra Electric (McCormick Place station). See Public Transit section
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena
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Types
McCormick Place garages/lots — Lot A (covered garage, closest, pedestrian bridges to arena), Lot B/31st St Lot (outdoor surface), Lot C (underground garage)
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Public transportation
Airport connection
CTA connections from O'Hare (Blue Line) and Midway (Orange Line) require a transfer downtown to the Green Line; no direct line
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App
Ventra app (CTA), Metra app, and transit apps (e.g., Moovit/Google Maps) for real-time arrivals
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Best option
Metra Electric to McCormick Place (direct ~7 min from downtown Millennium Station) or CTA Green Line to Cermak–McCormick Place
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Bus routes
CTA #3 King Drive (most direct), #4 Cottage Grove (on Michigan Ave), #21 Cermak
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Ferry
N/A — none serving the arena
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Nearest station
CTA Green Line Cermak–McCormick Place station (~2.5 blocks / ~3 blocks west); Metra Electric McCormick Place station (~1 block, on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse in the South Building)
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Overview
CTA Green Line (Cermak-McCormick Place station, 3-block walk). CTA Red Line (Cermak-Chinatown station, 0.5 mile walk). CTA bus routes 3, 4, and 21 stop nearby. Metra Electric District Line to McCormick Place Station (0.3 mile walk). Single-ride CTA fare: $2.50; Metra fares vary by zone.
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Rail lines
CTA Green Line; Metra Electric District line
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Tips
The Sky publish a Metra trip-planning guide (sky.wnba.com/plan-your-trip-to-wintrust-arena-with-metra); transit avoids event-day parking congestion
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Walking distance
Green Line ~3 blocks east on Cermak; Metra McCormick Place station ~1 block
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Shuttles
Cost
N/A — no official Sky game shuttle
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Dropoff
N/A — no official Sky game shuttle
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Frequency
N/A — no official Sky game shuttle
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Notes
McCormick Place runs internal campus connections, but no Chicago Sky game-day shuttle is officially advertised
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Operator
N/A — no official Sky game shuttle
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Pickup
N/A — no official Sky game shuttle
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Overview
No dedicated arena shuttle service. Use CTA public transit, Metra, or rideshare for direct access. The McCormick Place shuttle system does not directly serve Wintrust Arena on game days.
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Routes
None published; the Sky promote Metra and CTA rather than a dedicated game shuttle
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Schedule
N/A — no official Sky game shuttle
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Bicycles
Overview
Divvy bike-share stations located at Indiana Ave & Cermak Rd. Bike racks available near the arena's main entrance on Cermak Road.
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Share distance
Divvy station at McCormick Square (2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, adjacent); another at Cermak & Wabash near the Cermak–McCormick Place Green Line station
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Share provider
Divvy (Chicago's bike-share network, operated by Lyft)
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Share station
Yes — Divvy stations serve McCormick Square
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Tips
Use Divvy stations at McCormick Square or Cermak/Wabash; return to any Divvy dock in the network
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Accessibility
Assistive listening
Assisted listening devices available upon request from the Wintrust Arena Box Office (located outside the arena on the southeast side)
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Contact
Chicago Sky Ticket Office 866.SKY.WNBA; tickets@chicagosky.com
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Elevators
Two elevators on the southwest side of the arena, serving the first three levels; a guest elevator in the southwest corner also accesses the Suite Levels
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Fun fact
Wheelchair-accessible seating is offered on every seating level of the arena, not just one designated section
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Overview
ADA seating available on all levels. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits available at Guest Services. Wheelchair-accessible entrances on Cermak Road and Indiana Avenue. Elevators serve all concourse levels. Service animals welcome. Accessible restrooms on every level.
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Restrooms
Restrooms throughout each level; baby changing stations in handicap stalls in men's and women's restrooms; a family restroom on the 100-level concourse (southeast side)
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Service animals
Service animals are the only animals permitted; must be individually trained to assist a person with a disability; animals posing a threat may be removed
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible seating on all levels (100-Level and 200-Level), with adjacent companion seating available; purchase via Sky Ticket Office 866.SKY.WNBA
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — Wintrust Arena is fully cashless; all concessions/merchandise accept major credit cards and Apple Pay only
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Craft beer
Revolution Brewing (local Chicago craft brewery) is featured; full bar/beer service throughout concourses (alcohol service ends after the 3rd quarter)
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Fun fact
Fans presenting a Wintrust Bank Debit Card at concessions may receive discounts on select items
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Local
Garrett Popcorn (Chicago staple) featured at concessions; Revolution Brewing (local craft brewery) sponsors the Hero Deck
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Notable stands
Stands behind Sections 115, 119, 127-128, 215, 219, 230; portable stands behind 105, 117, 201-202 on some dates. Pepsi products served
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Outside food policy
Outside food and drink not allowed; no coolers or beverage containers of any kind permitted
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Overview
Concessions include Wintrust Cafe, various local Chicago food vendors, and the official Chicago Sky Team Store on the main concourse. Local rotating food partners highlight Chicago's diverse food scene. Mobile ordering available via the Sky app.
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Vegetarian
Plant-based chicken tenders available; additional vegetarian options at concession stands
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Venue history
Architect
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects (design); Moody Nolan (architect of record); AECOM (sports architect); Clark Construction (general contractor)
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Construction cost
$173 million (broke ground November 16, 2015)
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Famous moments
Hosted Games 3 & 4 of the 2021 WNBA Finals, where the Chicago Sky won their first championship over the Phoenix Mercury (both home games sold out at 10,387); hosted the 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game; primary stage for Star Wars Celebration 2019; 2024 NBA Draft Combine
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Fun fact
DePaul University turned down a 10-year rent-free offer to play at the United Center in favor of building Wintrust Arena
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Original capacity
10,387 (basketball)
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Original name
Wintrust Arena (previously referred to during development as DePaul Arena and McCormick Place Events Center)
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Overview
Wintrust Arena opened in 2017 as part of the McCormick Square development. Serves as the home court for the Chicago Sky (WNBA) and DePaul University men's and women's basketball. The Sky won their first WNBA Championship in 2021. The arena seats 10,387 for basketball and has hosted NCAA tournament games and concerts.
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Records
Sell-out crowds of 10,387 for the 2021 WNBA Finals home games
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Venue details
Capacity
10,387
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena; part of the McCormick Square / McCormick Place convention complex
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Elevation
Approx. 594 ft (Chicago city elevation); arena-specific elevation not separately published
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Levels
Two main seating bowls — 100-Level and 200-Level — plus suite levels (200 and 300-level concourses)
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Premium
22 total luxury suites (200 and 300-level concourses); premium areas include the Wintrust VIP Lounge, Magellan Courtside Club, Champion's Lounge, and Revolution Brewing Hero Deck
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Overview
Total basketball capacity: 10,387. The arena covers 300,000 square feet with a standard 94-foot basketball court. Features a modern scoreboard and premium seating options including suites and club-level seating.
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Shared tenants
DePaul Blue Demons men's and women's basketball (NCAA); serves as an events center for McCormick Place
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (indoor)
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