The Best Options for Getting to Soldier Field

TL;DR: The fastest, most reliable way to get to Soldier Field is a private car service like Echo Limousine, which skips the stadium’s reservation-only parking and drops off right at the Lake Shore Drive or 11th Street turnarounds. Public transit, the CTA #128 Soldier Field Express or the Metra Electric Line to 18th Street, is a solid free backup, but driving means a pre-purchased parking pass and prices that can run up to $85 near the stadium.

Key Insights

• Echo Limousine is a private car service in Chicago that provides direct, door-to-door transportation to Soldier Field for Bears games, concerts, and other stadium events.
• Public transit options include the CTA #128 Soldier Field Express bus, the #130 bus, the Red, Green, or Orange Line to Roosevelt Station, and the Metra Electric Line to the 18th Street stop.
• Stadium-area parking requires a pre-purchased pass in most lots, and prices for a single game-day space typically range from $15 to $85, with an average of about $35.
• Car service drop-off is allowed at the Lake Shore Drive turnaround at McFetridge Drive, the staging area at 11th Street and Michigan Avenue, and the 18th Street northbound entrance ramp.
• A private car service avoids parking-lot searches and street closures, with a professional driver who already knows the fastest route in and out of the Museum Campus.

Football fans visiting Chicago inevitably want to know two things: where can I get the best deep-dish pizza, and what’s the best way to Soldier Field? Travelers with tickets to a Chicago Bears game have a few ways to get to the stadium, with many opting for the safety, convenience, and reliability of a car service.

Public Transit

Within Chicago’s city limits, fans can take the Soldier Field Express bus, CTA #128. It picks up passengers at both the Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station. Another option is the #130 bus, which drops off passengers just a short walk from Soldier Field at the Museum Campus. Those who prefer the elevated train (or “el,” as the locals call it) can take either the orange, red, or green line, getting off at the Roosevelt Station stop and walking approximately 15 minutes to the stadium.

A third option on game days is the #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express bus, which also connects Roosevelt Station to the stadium for those who’d rather ride than walk. Riders coming from the suburbs can check the Chicago Bears’ official parking and transit guide for current CTA and Metra schedules before heading out.

Water Taxi

Navy Pier is a popular place for tourists to visit. It is also a pickup point for a “water taxi” service provided by sightseeing companies, which offers direct access to the Museum Campus via boat. Keep in mind that this option stops running at 8 p.m. during the summer and at 6:30 p.m. after Labor Day. Call ahead to schedule services, especially since the boats don’t run in inclement weather.

Rental Car

Some tourists prefer to rent a car to get around Chicago, and should be aware of the parking options at Soldier Field. Most of the parking areas in the Museum Campus are only available to Bears season ticket holders. Public parking garages are typically a mile or so away from the stadium. Depending on the distance, prices range from about $15 to as much as $85, with the average lot space costing about $35 for the duration of the game.

Most stadium-area lots require a pre-purchased parking pass, and cash isn’t accepted at the gates, so it’s worth reserving a spot in advance through the official Soldier Field directions and parking page. Drivers who’d rather skip the reservation and pass system altogether can check current Chicago limousine rates and book a car service instead.

Car Service

Hiring a car ahead of time provides peace of mind by eliminating many of the hassles associated with other methods of traveling to the stadium. Drop-off is allowed at the Lake Shore Drive turnaround at McFetridge Drive, the staging area at 11th Street and Michigan Avenue, and the 18th Street northbound entrance ramp.

You can rely on Echo Limousine for a worry-free trip to Soldier Field this fall. Text, call, or book online at (773) 774-1074 to reserve a vehicle with an experienced professional driver today. We also offer car service to and from the airport, including Chicago airport transportation from both O’Hare and Midway, and to prime destinations throughout the city for vacationers and corporate travelers alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to get to Soldier Field for a Bears game?

The best way to get to Soldier Field for a Bears game is usually a car service or the CTA #128 Soldier Field Express bus, both of which avoid the stadium’s limited, reservation-only parking. A car service also handles drop-off logistics at the designated turnarounds along Lake Shore Drive and 11th Street, so there’s no need to plan a walking route from a distant public garage.

What’s the best way to get to Soldier Field for a concert?

For a concert at Soldier Field, the same transit and car service options apply, but arriving earlier is worth it since concert crowds tend to fill CTA trains and rideshare pickup zones faster than a typical game day. Booking a car service in advance secures a specific pickup window instead of waiting in a shared queue after the show.

How do I get to Soldier Field without a car?

Soldier Field is reachable without driving through the CTA #128 Soldier Field Express, the #130 bus, the Red, Green, or Orange Line to Roosevelt Station, the Metra Electric Line to 18th Street, or a private car service. Each option drops passengers within a short walk of the Museum Campus entrances.

How do I get to Soldier Field from O’Hare or Midway Airport?

From O’Hare or Midway, the most direct route to Soldier Field is a private car service that picks up at the terminal and drops off at the stadium’s designated turnaround, without a transfer. Echo Limousine offers flight-tracked pickups from both O’Hare and Midway for travelers heading straight to a game.

Where does a car service pick up and drop off at Soldier Field?

Car service drop-off at Soldier Field is allowed at the Lake Shore Drive turnaround at McFetridge Drive, the staging area at 11th Street and Michigan Avenue, and the 18th Street northbound entrance ramp. Confirming the pickup point with the driver ahead of time makes finding each other after the game faster, especially in a large post-game crowd.