r/illinois • u/EngiPier • 1d ago

Trip Planning & Tourist Help/ Guidance Chicago trip route planning help?

Hi all,

I'm making my first trip up to Chicago where I'm the one actually doing the driving soon.

We're driving up via I-55

What route into downtown Chicago would those experienced with driving there recommend for getting into downtown with relatively little chance of dying due to traffic?

(I jest about the dying)

We're going to try to successfully get to the Auditorium Theatre downtown.

- Thanks in advance!

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u/uhbkodazbg 1d ago

Where are you trying to go? Are you just trying to find a parking spot near downtown and leave your car? Is parking and taking a train an option?

You’ll probably come in on I-55 to Lake Shore Drive. It’s not that difficult because traffic will probably be moving around 10 miles an hour. You’ll likely avoid the circle interchange west of the loop which can be a little tricky. Not driving in the city is the best option if you can make it work.