Directions

Every day, the world comes and goes at The Merchandise Mart. “L” trains, buses and taxis stop at the building’s doorstep. The Mart is walking distance from the Metra stations and moments from the Ohio Street ramp of 90/94.  A variety of parking facilities are just steps away. This prime location in the center of the city is accessible to designers and buyers from near and far, as well as people who work in or pass through the building on a daily basis. 

The building is easily accessible through the following travel options:

• CTA bus stops
• CTA elevated train “L” stop on the second floor
• Taxi stand on the South Drive
• Walking distance to Ogilvy and Union Stations
• Quick, easy driving access to major expressways
• 6,000 parking spaces within walking distance  

By Public Transportation

Take the Brown or Purple “L” train lines to “The Merchandise Mart” stop just north of the Loop.

Take CTA buses 11, 22, 125, 134, 135, 136 or 156 for easy access to and from The Mart.

 

By Car

From Northwest:
Take 90/94 East (Kennedy) to downtown Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street. Continue east on Ohio until you reach Wells Street. Take a right on Wells. Continue for about four blocks. Go past Kinzie Street. Before you cross the bridge, take a right onto Mart Plaza Drive.

From North Lake Shore:
Take Lake Shore Drive to downtown Chicago. Exit at Upper Wacker Drive. Continue west on Wacker until you reach Orleans Street. Turn right and cross the bridge. Turn right onto the South or North Drives of The Mart.

From West:
Take I-290 East (Eisenhower) to Chicago. Exit at Upper Wacker Drive. Continue west on Wacker until you reach Orleans Street. Turn right and cross the bridge. Turn right onto the South or North Drives of The Mart.

From Southwest:
Take I-55 North (Stevenson) to 90/94 West (Dan Ryan). Continue on 90/94 West and exit at Washington Street. Go about four blocks east to Franklin Street. Take a left on Franklin. Head north on Franklin for three blocks and cross the bridge. Turn right onto the South or North Drives of The Mart.

From South
Take 90/94 West (Dan Ryan) to downtown Chicago. Exit at Washington Street. Go about four blocks east to Franklin Street. Take a left on Franklin. Head north on Franklin for three blocks and cross the bridge. Turn right onto the South or North Drives of The Mart.

South Lake Shore
Take Lake Shore Drive to downtown Chicago and exit Upper Wacker Drive. Continue west on Wacker until you reach Orleans Street. Turn right and cross the bridge. Turn right onto the South or North Drives of The Mart.