1901 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
From the
North
Take I-90 East to the Madison Street exit and make a right onto Madison Street. The building will be on your left.
South
Take I-55 North to the Damen exit and make a left, going northbound for approximately 7 minutes. The building will be on your right.
East
Take Madison Street west from the Loop.
West
Take I-290 East to exit 28A (Damen Avenue). Take Damen Avenue north to Madison Street. Make a right onto Madison Street and the building will be on your right.
Public Transportation
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has both bus stops and rail stations right near the United Center. Tap-to-pay with your credit card, Google Wallet, or Apple Pay is also available on all CTA trains and buses. Find the best route for you with CTA's Trip Planner.
Trains
The arena is two blocks south and one block east of the Damen stop on the Green Line, and two blocks south and three blocks west of the Ashland/Lake stop on the Green and Pink Lines.
The arena is also just a few blocks north of the Illinois Medical District stop on the CTA Blue Line.
Buses
Bus routes #9 Ashland, #20 Madison, #50 Damen, and #126 Jackson get you right in front of or within a few blocks of the arena.
Post-event the CTA offers an express bus, the #19 United Center Express, that goes to Union Station, downtown, and Michigan Ave.
General Parking
PLEASE NOTE: Parking lots and Uber lot open to public two and a half hours prior to event time.
Purchase parking via Ticketmaster in advance HERE at a discounted rate. Payment for parking on-site available at an increased rate.
All prices are subject to change without advance notice.
All major credit cards accepted.
The United Center offers free parking for select family shows in all official United Center parking lots. All Parking Policies outlined below remain in effect.
For details on accessible parking, please see the United Center Accessibility Guide.
EV Charging Stations
EV Charging Stations are available in Lot H and Lot K. Charging is free. Please be courteous and maintain parking/charging for the posted time limits.
Parking Policies
No in/out privileges.
No overnight parking unless related to event activites and approved in advance.
No solicitation allowed.
No consumption of alcoholic beverages on lot or in parked vehicles.
No tailgating or similar activities.
Book Parking In Advance
SpotHero
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the United Center SpotHero Parking Page.
Fans visiting the United Center can also reserve their parking in advance via Ticketmaster.
Suites Parking
For team events, Licensed Suite Holders receive two reserved parking passes in Lot C or South Adams and two reserved “Alt-Lot” parking passes that are accepted in Lots A, B, D, or MXC. Parking passes are good for one space each. All parking passes are mobile entry only
For all special events, each Licensed Suite Holder will receive access to two complimentary parking passes per event ordered. These two passes will be in Lot C or South Adams. In addition, Executive Suite Holders will also receive the option to purchase four additional parking passes for special events and team events as needed
Suite Holders arriving with buses or limousines should show two of their Suite Parking Passes at the entry to Lot B.
Lexus Club Parking
Lexus Club Seat members have reserved parking in either Lot F or Lot C for all Blackhawks or Bulls preseason, regular season and playoff games. Lexus Club members who purchase tickets to other events may also purchase a parking pass for such events through the Account Manager website.
Rideshare/UberZone
UBER ZONE FAQs:
What is the Uber Zone (Lot E) at the United Center?
To increase and streamline the fan experience for guests who take Uber to and from the United Center, the new Uber Zone is located at the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street (Lot E).
What is the location of the Uber Zone?
The new Uber Zone at the United Center is located on the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street. Fans will access the zone at Madison Street. Cars will exit on Warren Blvd.
What are the hours of operation?
On event days, the Uber Zone is open two hours prior to games, concerts and events and will remain open up to one hour after each event. On non-event days, the Uber Zone will be closed and Uber rides will be dropped off near the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street outside of the Uber Zone.
What is the pickup process for fans?
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Using the Uber app, fans inside the United Center will call an Uber ride.
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Guests will then head to the new Uber Zone located at the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street in front of the United Center.
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When arriving, fans will show the Uber attendant the lane number their driver is in.
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Fans will be shown the location where their Uber vehicle is located to start their next journey.
What is the dropoff process for fans?
When Uber drivers arrive with guests at the United Center, they will be instructed to pull into the Uber Zone from the Madison Street side to drop off fans. Once exiting the vehicle, guests will walk out of the main entrance located on the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street. Guests can cross the street to the United Center and are encouraged to enter through the East Atrium.
How does Uber Shuttle work?
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Uber Shuttle offers flat fare shared bus rides to fixed locations in Chicago after major events and games at the United Center.
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Fans can request Uber Shuttle rides directly in the Uber app by clicking on the “Services” tab at the bottom of the home screen and selecting “Shuttle”.
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After choosing your route and departure time, you can view your shuttle ticket in the app.
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At the time of your scheduled departure, show the staff in the Uber tent your ticket and proceed to Lane 7 at the east end of the lot.
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Shuttle staff will help you locate the correct vehicle and scan your ticket before you depart for your destination.