The Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party takes place at Midway Plaisance Park at 1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637. The event entrance is located at the corner of S. Woodlawn Ave. and Midway Plaisance. Gates open at 9 a.m.
There is no onsite parking for the Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party. We encourage guests to utilize rideshare, CTA, Metra, Pace, or bikes/scooters to get to the event. Plan your trip today using the Regional Transportation Authority's trip planner.
Shuttles & Public Transportation
No matter where you're coming from in the Chicagoland region, we've got your covered.
CTA Shuttles
The CTA will be providing shuttles from the Garfield Red and Green Line stations to Midway Plaisance Park between 8:30am and 11:30am, with return service between 1:00pm ad 3:00pm.
The CTA Shuttle Pick-Up and Drop Off is at 60th and Woodlawn. Due to anticipated attendance, you may experience high wait times.
Public Transportation
The Metra Electric Line runs right past the Obama Presidential Center and offers fast, frequent service from downtown (Millennium, Van Buren St. and 11th St./Museum Campus and from the South Side and south suburbs, especially with a new schedule that takes effect June 15. Three stations serve the area: 55th- 56th-57th St., 59th St./University of Chicago, and 63rd St. The 59th St. Station is closest to the center but is not ADA-accessible. ADA customers are advised to use the 55th- 56th-57th St. Station, the closest accessible stop. Purchase a One-Way Ticket ($3.75 from downtown) or Day Pass ($7.50 to and from downtown) from ticket vending machines or via the Ventra app.
Find the best route for you with our handy Trip Planner
Rideshare
The rideshare pickup/dropoff location will be at S. Ellis Ave and Midway Plaisance