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About Arie Crown Theater
The Arie Crown Theater is an entertainment venue situated on Lake Shore Drive in the Near South Side area of Chicago. Named after Lithuanian immigrant Arie Crown, who was the father of industrialist and philanthropist Henry Crown, it opened in 1960 with seating for 5,000 people, one of the largest seating capacities in Chicago. The theater is part of the McCormick Place convention facility, owned by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- McCormick Place North Pick-up/Drop-offBus station110 m · 2 min walk
- McCormick PlaceTrain station400 m · 7 min walk
- McCormick Place South Pick-up/Drop-offBus station550 m · 9 min walk
- McCormick Place Transportation CenterBus station780 m · 13 min walk
- 18th StreetTrain station800 m · 13 min walk
- 27th StreetTrain station870 m · 14 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- McCormick Place Parking Lot CUnderground car park · 1,900 spaces200 m · 3 min walk
- Hyatt Regency GarageMulti-storey car park · 575 spaces530 m · 9 min walk
- South LotCar park560 m · 9 min walk
- McCormick Place Parking Lot AMulti-storey car park · 1,950 spaces690 m · 11 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Arie Crown Theater
Check prices ↗- Hyatt Regency McCormick PlaceHotel520 m · 8 min walk
- Wheeler MansionGuest house720 m · 12 min walk
- Marriott MarquisHotel740 m · 12 min walk
- Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, & Home2 SuitesHotel950 m · 15 min walk
- Wyndham Chicago McCormick HotelHotel1.5 km · 25 min walk
- SpringHill Suites Chicago ChinatownHotel1.7 km · 27 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Arie Crown Theater
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- 22nd Street CafeCafé280 m · 4 min walk
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop430 m · 7 min walk
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Arie Crown Theater: FAQs
What's on at Arie Crown Theater?
Arie Crown Theater has 5 upcoming events. Next up: Jodeci - 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Where is Arie Crown Theater?
Arie Crown Theater is located at 2301 Lake Shore Dr At McCormick PL, Chicago, IL, 60616.
How big is Arie Crown Theater?
Arie Crown Theater has a capacity of around 4,250.
Is there parking at Arie Crown Theater?
Parking Information: Parking is available at any McCormick Place Parking Garage for $25.00. The closest garage to the Wintrust Arena is Parking Lot A, located just south of the arena at 2301 S. Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. The closest garage is Arie Crown Theater is Parking Lot C, located just south of the theater at 2227 S. Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616.
Does Arie Crown Theater have accessible seating?
Accessible seating is available online at Ticketmaster.com or by visiting the Wintrust Arena Box Office.
When is the Arie Crown Theater box office open?
The Wintrust Arena Box Office is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00AM to 6:00PM. The Wintrust Arena and Arie Crown Theater box offices will open approximately 3 hours prior to an event. The Arie Crown Theater box office will ONLY be open on days that the Arie Crown Theater has an event. Tickets can also be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com.
What is the nearest station to Arie Crown Theater?
The nearest station is McCormick Place North Pick-up/Drop-off (Bus station), about 110 m from Arie Crown Theater.
Which hotels are closest to Arie Crown Theater?
The closest places to stay are Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (520 m), Wheeler Mansion (720 m), and Marriott Marquis (740 m).
When did Arie Crown Theater open?
Arie Crown Theater opened in 1960.