Welcome to Chicago!
The Windy City, Second City, the City in a Garden — no matter what you choose to call it, we extend a warm welcome to our magnificent city! Whether it’s your first visit to Chicago or your fiftieth, we’ve curated an event-specific guide to help you make the most of your time here.
Note: This guide is a work-in-progress. Please check back for updates!
Getting Around
The Great Lace takes place in the downtown area known as “The Loop,” a name derived from the city’s circular train system that traverses the area.
By Transit
The CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) operates trains and buses to help you get to, from, and around the event.
The closest train stations to the venue are: Adams/Wabash (Orange, Green, Pink, Brown, and Purple lines) and Monroe (Red).
Bus lines that stop near the venue: 1, 146, 21, 127, 26
By Foot
Chicago is extremely walkable. The streets within the city are arranged in a grid system.
Estimated walking time to nearby tourist attractions:
Navy Pier: 20 min
Cloud Gate/”The Bean”: 10 min
The Art Institute of Chicago: 8 min