Chicago Bus Trip
Chicago Bus Trip Spring 2018
Saturday, March 3rd
Cost: $20 per person
Tickets will be available for purchase in the Patti and Rusty Rueff Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Main Office, PAO Hall (Room 1190), Monday-Friday: 8:00 - Noon and from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Inquiries: 494-ARTS (2787) Ticket sales begin Monday, January 29th for VPA students, faculty and staff, then open to the public beginning Monday, February 8th DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS Wednesday, February 14th!! AT NOON
**When purchasing ticket, please indicate if you are purchasing a
A) One-way ticket *Traveling to Chicago on bus, but not returning on the bus
OR
*Not traveling to Chicago on the bus, but returning on the bus
OR
B) Round-trip ticket *Traveling to and from Chicago on the bus
(all this to say: All tickets are $20.00 per person regardless of one-way or round-trip)
ON MARCH 3rd:
The Bus will leave from the West side of PAO building promptly at 9 am SHARP EST (Lafayette time). If you show up at 9:01 a.m. you will see the bus already driving down the street-- be on time!
ART/DANCE/THEATRE VENUES
To better serve the VPA student population and their interests we have identified several venues of that are affordable and in the downtown area.These are optional, but please consider taking advantage of the opportunities you will have on this trip. (We looked for music venues in the loop area on that day but there was nothing for this date during the day.)
1) The first arrival dropoff point in Chicago will be the Lou Conte Dance Studio at 1147 W. Jackson Blvd (Hubbard Street Dance). This is for those who want to take a dance class. Here is a link to the classes scheduled for March 3rd. https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass
A single class is $15.
LCDS is located in the Hubbard Street Dance Center at 1147 West Jackson Boulevard, on the southeast corner of Jackson and Racine. Click here for detailed directions to the studio.Easy walk back to downtown (1.8 miles-- around 38 minutes) or you can catch the 126 bus from Jackson and Racine which runs every 15 minutes, or take the metro-Blue Line from Racine which runs every 8 minutes.
2) The second arrival dropoff point is at the Art Institute of Chicago, on the east side of the building at 320 S. Columbus drive. When dropped off students will have to walk around to the north side of the AIC to the Modern Wing at 159 East Monroe to enter the museum. Buses cannot wait at that entrance, so the Columbus spot is the best for the bus.
3) The Goodman Theatre is close by located at 170 N. Dearborn Street. We have identified The Wolves as a good production with a matineé at 2 pm. There are special discounts available for students for Owen Theatre (where Wolves will be performed). You are responsible for the purchase of your ticket. Here are a few options for purchasing.
Box Office Hours
Phone 312.443.3800
Fax 312.443.3825
TTY/TDD 312.443.3829
Open 12noon – 5pm daily
ONLINE
Purchase tickets online https://www.goodmantheatre.org/season/1718-Season/The-Wolves/
entering the date and promo code (shown below)
Mezztix
At 10am each performance day, remaining mezzanine seats in both the Albert and Owen Theatres are available for half price per ticket at GoodmanTheatre.org; just enter the promo code MEZZTIX prior to selecting performance date and seats. Half price mezzanine tickets may also be purchased in person starting at 12noon at the box office. All Mezztix purchases are subject to availability; not available by phone; handling fees still apply.
For Owen Theatre productions
Students may purchase advance tickets to any Owen Theatre production for $10 per ticket using the promo code 10TIX prior to selecting performance date and seats. These tickets are not limited to day of performances. All tickets are held at will call and a valid student ID must be presented to claim them. This offer is available online or in person only. Handling fees still apply for tickets reserved online.
Navigation:
RETURN TRIP
Everyone will be picked up by the bus at the arrival drop off point at the Art Institute of Chicago (111 S. Michigan Ave is the front door address, but the bus goes to the east side at 320 S.Columbus drive to pick up) The bus will leave at 7:30 pm CST(Chicago time) and we will be back in Lafayette around 11:00 PM EST (Lafayette time). IMPORTANT: If you are not going round trip, and will not be returning on the bus please let the person in charge of your bus know this.
Here is a flier for the tripPDF listing happenings in Chicago (museums in the loop, near north and near south) at the time of the trip.
Need a map of Chicago?
Here are PDF's by area district with galleries marked so you will have what you need. Print one big one or any area separately
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO MAP (11x17 if printed)
More Resources
Chicago Galleries web site
http://www.chicagogallerynews.com/
Maps by district section with galleries marked (mostly)
Michigan Avenue/River East/South Look District Map
North Bucktown/ Wicker Park District Map
Suburbs and Beyond District Map
Chicago Reader (for restaurants, what is current, etc. a great free guide)
Chicago Architecture Foundation (boat, walking bus tours)
information of CAF tours, exhibitions, and other programs
Chicago Transit Authority
IMPORTANT QUESTION:
If I go to the Field Museum how do I get back to the Art Institute or downtown area?
1. You can walk.
According to Google Maps it will take you 24 mins. Here is the route they recommend so you are not flattened by traffic. Please view the larger map.
2. You can ride the bus.
It is Bus # 146-Inner Drive/Michigan Express that goes by the Soldier Field and Field Museum and will take you to within two blocks of the AIC. (State and Adams).
Here is the bus schedule for bus 146
3. You can ride the Metra Electric Train.
Please check out the Chicago Transit Authority link on the bottom of this page to find other routes and destinations for your trip.