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The Chicago Theatre, Theatre District
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The Chicago Theatre

Discover Iconic Marquee

  • 4.710k reviews
  • $$

The Chicago Theatre offers a grand, historic atmosphere beneath its iconic marquee, hosting concerts, Broadway tours, and special events. Visitors come for the ornate architecture and lively performances—expect guided tours, ticketed shows, and a bustling crowd on event nights.

Quick answers

The Chicago Theatre in short

When is the best time to visit The Chicago Theatre?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The Chicago Theatre indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does The Chicago Theatre cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is The Chicago Theatre?

175 N State St,Chicago, IL 60601.

Right now · 11:45 am

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 5 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Overcast

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Rain
17%
Wind
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  1. 12pmOvercast56°
  2. 1pmPartly cloudy58°
  3. 2pmOvercast58°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 The Chicago Theatre
  2. 2 State and Lake Chicago Tavern · 1 min
  3. 3 Emerald Loop Bar & Grill · 2 min
  4. 4 The Walnut Room · 4 min
  5. 5 Museum of Illusions Chicago · 5 min
175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601(opens the map)DirectionsTo Theatre DistrictCall+13124626300Websitemsg.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 10k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Live performances
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Groups
  • Couples

Around Theatre District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Jacket until 1 pm. Light layer from 1 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketUntil 1 pm
  • Light layerFrom 1 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.