The location of The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago in the heart of the city enables students to benefit from Chicago's many design, fashion, and advertising resources. The Chicago main campus is situated in the vast design complex of the Apparel Center/Merchandise Mart, a glamorous fashion showcase of the Magnificent Mile, and the impressive "Advertising Row" of North Michigan Avenue. Many of the city's cultural facilities, as well as the leading fashion stores, are within walking distance. The Culinary facility is located in the heart of "The Loop" one block from Chicago's two largest department stores and within the newly revived theater district. Chicago is a world center of business, communications, and art. It is also the home of the Bulls, the Bears, the Blackhawks, the White Sox, and Cubs. Magnificent harbors, parks, beaches, and a wide variety of restaurants all contribute to the thriving city life.

The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago (Main campus)
350 North Orleans Street, Suite 136
Chicago, Illinois 60654-1593

From the South, East or West
Take I-90/I-94 (Dan Ryan). Exit at Washington (east), turn right on Washington. Go to Wacker Drive and turn left. Make another left at Orleans Street and cross over bridge. The Apparel Center is on the left-hand side.

From I-88
I-88 connects to 290 (Eisenhower). The Eisenhower becomes Congress Parkway. Exit at Franklin Street. Follow Franklin until it turns into Orleans Street (just over the river). The Apparel Center is on the left-hand side.

From St. Louis and Midway Airport
After 6/2001: Take I-55 to I-94 (Dan Ryan). Exit at Washington (east), turn right on Washington. Go to Wacker Drive and turn left. Make another left at Orleans Street and cross over bridge. The Apparel Center will be on the left-hand side.

From Lake Shore Drive
Take Lake Shore Drive and exit at Upper Wacker Drive. Follow Wacker to Orleans Street. At Orleans Street, turn right and cross over the river. The Apparel Center will be on the left-hand side.

From North I-90/I-94 (Kennedy Expressway) and O'Hare Airport
Take I-90/I-94 and exit at Ohio Street, go to Wells Street (third light). Turn right, cross the river and turn right on Wacker Drive. Go one block, turn right on Orleans and cross the bridge. The Apparel Center is on the left-hand side.

The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago (Culinary Satellite Location)
180 North Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60601

From the South, East or West I-90/I-94 (Dan Ryan). Exit at Washington (east), turn right on Washington. Go to State Street and turn left. Make a right at Lake Street and another right (one block) at Wabash Avenue. The Culinary facility is on the right-hand side.

From I-88
I-88 connects to 290 (Eisenhower). I-290 turns into Congress Parkway. Follow Congress to State Street and turn left. Make a right at Lake Street and another right (one block) at Wabash Avenue. The Culinary facility is on the right-hand side.

From St. Louis and Midway Airport
Take I-55 to I-94 (Dan Ryan). Exit at Washington (east), turn right on Washington. Go to State Street and turn left. Make a right at Lake Street and another right (one block) at Wabash Avenue. The Culinary facility is on the right-hand side.

From Lake Shore Drive
Take Lake Shore Drive and exit at Randolph Street. Take Randolph to State Street and turn right. Make a right at Lake Street (one block) and another right (one block) at Wabash Avenue. The Culinary facility is on the right-hand side.

From North I-90/I-94 (Kennedy Expressway) and O'Hare Airport
Take I-90/I-94 and exit at Washington (east), turn left on Washington. Go to State Street and turn left. Make a right at Lake Street and another right (one block) at Wabash Avenue. The Culinary facility is on the right-hand side.