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Getting to the AI Action Lab

Wintrust Grand Banking Hall
231 S. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60604

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Located in the heart of Chicago’s Financial District (The Loop).

Driving Directions

From the South (I-94 / I-90 Northbound)

If you’re coming from the South Side, Indiana, or I-57:

  1. Take I-94 or I-90 West toward downtown Chicago.

  2. Follow signs for I-90/94 West (Kennedy Expressway).

  3. Exit at Washington Blvd / Madison Street.

  4. Head east toward LaSalle Street.

  5. Turn right (south) onto LaSalle Street.

  6. The Wintrust Building will be on your right at 231 S. LaSalle.

From the North (I-94 / I-90 Southbound – Edens or Kennedy)

If you’re coming from the North Shore, Lake County, or Wisconsin:

  1. Take I-94 or I-90 South toward downtown.

  2. Exit at Washington Blvd.

  3. Turn left (east) onto Washington.

  4. Turn right (south) onto LaSalle Street.

  5. Continue south to 231 S. LaSalle.

Expect typical morning traffic — allow extra time.

From the West (I-290 East – Eisenhower Expressway)
If you’re coming from Oak Park, Elmhurst, or the western suburbs:​
  1. Take I-290 East toward downtown Chicago.
  2. Stay on I-290 until it ends.
  3. Continue straight onto Congress Parkway.
  4. Turn left (north) onto LaSalle Street.
  5. Continue north to 231 S. LaSalle.
From O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Option 1: Drive (30–50 minutes depending on traffic)​​

  1. Take I-190 East out of O’Hare.

  2. Merge onto I-90/94 East (Kennedy Expressway) toward downtown.

  3. Exit at Washington Blvd.

  4. Turn left onto Washington.

  5. Turn right onto LaSalle Street.

  6. Continue south to 231 S. LaSalle.

Traffic can vary significantly during rush hour.

Option 2: CTA Blue Line (Recommended – No Traffic Stress)

  1. Take the CTA Blue Line from O’Hare toward Forest Park.

  2. Exit at Washington Station.

  3. Walk approximately 5–7 minutes to 231 S. LaSalle.

  4. This is often the fastest and easiest option during peak traffic hours.

From Midway International Airport (MDW)
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Option 1: Drive from Midway (20–40 minutes depending on traffic)​​

  1. Take Cicero Avenue North from the airport.

  2. Merge onto I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) toward Chicago.

  3. Take exit toward Lake Shore Drive / Downtown.

  4. Follow signs into downtown.

  5. Turn onto LaSalle Street and proceed to 231 S. LaSalle.

  6. Downtown traffic can slow significantly during morning hours — allow buffer time if driving.

CTA Orange Line (Recommended – Simple & Reliable)
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  1. Follow signs inside Midway to the CTA Orange Line.

  2. Board the train toward Loop.

  3. Exit at LaSalle/Van Buren Station.

  4. Walk approximately 5–7 minutes north to:
    Wintrust Grand Banking Hall
    231 S. LaSalle Street.

  5. Total travel time: ~25–35 minutes.
    This is typically the fastest and easiest option during weekday traffic.

Parking Options
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Downtown parking is available but limited. We recommend arriving early.

Nearby Parking Garages:

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  1. Franklin/Van Buren Self Park
    318 S. Franklin Street
    (5–7 minute walk)

  2. LaSalle Street Garage
    210 S. LaSalle Street
    (1–2 minute walk)

  3. InterPark – 318 W Adams
    318 W Adams Street
    (5 minute walk)

  4. Millennium Garages (Grant Park North/South)
    Slightly farther walk but often lower rates

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Tip: Use SpotHero or ParkWhiz to reserve a spot in advance for better pricing.

About the Sky-ride Tap After Hours Networking Event

​​We’ll head over shortly after the main event wraps.
No agenda. No structure. Just good conversation, drinks, and real connections.

Under Chicago’s downtown elevated train track hides Sky-Ride Tap, a rider-focused dive bar perfect for grabbing a quick beer after (or before) work. Named after a ride made famous at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition, the vibe here is anything but carnival-like, the small half moon-like bend in the bar counter likely the most visually striking element in what is otherwise a classic dive bar atmosphere.

Amenities:​

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  • ​Jukebox

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • TV

  • Full Bar

  • Garage Parking & Street Parking

  • Cash Only

Getting to the Sky-ride Tap After Hours
Networking Event
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After-Hours Networking

Sky Ride Tap
105 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60605

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Just a short walk from the Wintrust Building

 

Walking Directions (~5 min walk):

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From 231 S. LaSalle (Wintrust Building):

  1. Exit onto LaSalle Street.

  2. Walk south on LaSalle toward Van Buren.

  3. Turn left (east) on Van Buren Street.

  4. Sky Ride Tap will be on your left at 105 W Van Buren.

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It’s an easy, well-lit walk through the Loop.

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