Loop Campus

With the activity of downtown Chicago just outside the doors, the Loop Campus, located at Jackson and State streets, plants learning firmly in the realities of the world. The heart of the campus is the DePaul Center,
a historic building that housed Goldblatt's flagship department store for more than 30 years. DePaul Center features high-tech classrooms and student services, a general library, and a Barnes & Noble bookstore. The Colleges of Commerce, Communication, Computing and Digital Media​, Law and the School for New Learning are based here, just steps from the stock exchanges, Chicago's business district, and cultural institutions—from museums to a world-renowned theatre district. 
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Directions to Campus

Directions to Loop Campus

DePaul Center
Joan Wish Center
1 East Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60604-2287

Driving Directions
By Car 
From the north and northwest
From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and turn east. The Loop campus is about one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard at State Street.

From the west
From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290), continue toward downtown. As you approach the downtown area, the expressway becomes Congress Parkway. Turn left (north) on Dearborn Street, go two blocks to Jackson Boulevard and turn right (east). The Loop campus is one block east on Jackson Boulevard at State Street.

From the south
From the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and turn east. The Loop campus is about one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard at State Street. 

From Lake Shore Drive (north or south)
Exit Lake Shore Drive at Jackson Boulevard and turn west. Proceed to Michigan Avenue (100 east). Turn right on Michigan Avenue, go one block to Adams Street (200 south) and turn left. Go one block to Wabash Avenue (50 east) and turn left. Go one block to Jackson Boulevard. 

Visitor Parking
Monroe Street Garage (underground) 250 East Monroe Street
Crosstown Auto Park: 328 South Wabash
Auditorium Garage: 65 East Congress
General Parking Corporation: 55 East Monroe
CNA Building: 311 South Wabash
University Self Park: 54 South Wabash
Mid City Parking: 219 South Wabash

By Public Transportation
CTA Trains
Seven rapid transit train lines service the downtown Chicago area and DePaul's Loop campus. From the subway trains, exit at Jackson Boulevard. From the elevated trains, exit at Adams Street/Wabash Avenue. These are the train lines servicing the Loop campus:


  • Howard/95th-Dan Ryan (Red)
  • Linden (Evanston)/Loop (Purple)
  • Kimball/Loop (Brown)
  • O'Hare/Forest Park (Blue)
  • Harlem-Lake/Cottage Grove or Ashland/63rd (Green)
  • Midway/Loop (Orange)
  • 54th-Cermak/Loop (Pink)
Buses
Bus routes interconnect throughout the city. These buses stop very near the Loop campus. All routes are subject to change by the CTA. You may contact the CTA at (312) 836-7000 or (800) 972-7000 or TDD (Hearing Impaired) (312) 836-4949. For more information, visit www.transitchicago.com​.

Metra Trains
All Metra Train stations are located within a short walking distance (or cab ride) of the Loop campus:

Union Station, Canal Street and Adams Street: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for one block to Jackson Boulevard.

Chicago & Northwestern Station, Canal Street and Madison Avenue: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for three blocks to Jackson Boulevard.

LaSalle Street Station, LaSalle Street and Congress Parkway: Walk east down Congress Parkway until you reach State Street. Turn left (north) for two blocks to Jackson Boulevard.

Illinois Central Station (includes service for South Shore Line), Michigan Avenue and Van Buren Street: Walk north on Michigan Avenue for one block to Jackson Boulevard. Turn left (west) on Jackson Boulevard to State Street.
Places to Stay

Places to Stay Near the Loop Campus

View our interactive Google map on these suggested hotel locations.

Affinia Chicago
166 E. Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 787-6000 

Allerton Hotel
701 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 440-1500

When making a reservation online, enter the DePaul promotion code: LOCDEPAUL

At Home Inn Chicago
Multiple locations near the Loop campus
DePaul guests receive a 10 percent discount

Best Western Grant Park Hotel
1100 S. Michigan Avenue 
Chicago, IL 60605 
(312) 922-2900

Best Western River North 
125 W. Ohio Street 
Chicago, IL 60610 
(800) 704-6941

Club Quarters - Central Loop
111 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60604

When making an online reservation, the password is depaul university

Club Quarters - Wacker at Michigan
75 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 601-3400

When making an online reservation, the password is depaul university

The Drake
140 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 787-2200

When making a reservation by phone, mention DePaul's Preferred Rates

Embassy Lakefront
511 N. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60611 
(888) 903-8884

When making a reservation by phone, mention DePaul's Preferred Rates

Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown
216 E. Ontario Street 
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 787-3777 

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E. Delaware Place 
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 280-8800

Hilton Chicago 
720 S. Michigan Avenue 
Chicago, IL 60605 
(312) 922-4400 

Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile 
198 E. Delaware Place 
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 664-1100 

Hotel Felix
111 W. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(877) 848-4040
*When making online reservation, enter the DePaul University promotion code: DEP09 

Hotel Cass Holiday Inn Express
640 N. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(888) HOLIDAY

InterContinental Hotel
505 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 944-4100

Palmer House Hilton 
17 E. Monroe Avenue 
Chicago, IL 60603 
(877) 865-5321 

Peninsula Hotel
108 E. Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-2888 

Red Roof Inn Downtown Chicago
162 E. Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-3580

Residence Inn by Marriott
201 E. Walton Place 
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 475-1924 

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago 
160 E. Pearson Street 
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 266-1000

Seneca Hotel 
200 E. Chestnut Street 
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 787-8900 

The Silversmith Hotel & Suites
10 S. Wabash Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 979-0084

Springhill Suites by Marriott 
410 N. Dearborn Street 
Chicago, IL 60610

Talbott Hotel
20 East Delaware Place 
Chicago, IL 60611 
(800) 621-8506 
*When making a reservation online, enter the DePaul University promotion code: 3885 

University Center (UC)
525 S. State Street 
Chicago, IL 60605 
(312) 924-8089
Student Services

Student Services

Books and Supplies
Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore
The Loop campus offers a two-level, 30,000-square-foot Barnes & Noble "academic superstore" bookstore in the lobby of DePaul Center. You may also visit the online bookstore.

Classrooms

  • CDM Center, 243 South Wabash Avenue
  • Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley Building, 14 East Jackson Boulevard
  • Lewis Center, 25 East Jackson Boulevard
  • O'Malley Place, 23 East Jackson Boulevard
  • DePaul Center, 1 East Jackson Boulevard
  • Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 East Balbo Drive
Housing Services
The University Center (UC), opened in 2004, offers a great value for adult living in the South Loop's thriving education corridor. With particular appeal to upperclassmen and graduate students, UC features private, quiet studios and apartments, as well as traditional residence-style units. Mingle with students from DePaul, Columbia College and Roosevelt University as part of this unique residential community. For complete information, contact Housing Services.

Library
General Library
DePaul Center
1 East Jackson Boulevard, 10th Floor
General Information: (312) 362-8433
Reference Desk: (312) 362-8432

Law Library
Lewis Center
25 East Jackson Boulevard, 5th Floor
(312) 362-8121
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 10 p.m.

Writing Center
Loop Campus
1600 Lewis Center
(312) 362-6726

DePaul's University Center for Writing-based Learning offers help and feedback that encourage students to take charge of their writing. The staff acts as readers and coaches, helping students through every phase, from planning and research to developing ideas, writing a draft and revising. They also provide assistance to students for whom English is not a first language, and they help students deal with technology and document format and design. 

Computer Labs
There are several computer labs located on campus. Check Computer Labs​ for details.

Wireless Network
The university offers wireless coverage for DePaul students, faculty and staff at our Lincoln Park, Loop and suburban campuses. For a complete listing of coverage areas, future planned wireless expansion and information on how to log on to the network, visit wireless.depaul.edu​.

Student Center
In the midst of a non-stop urban setting, the Student Center offers a welcoming place to have a meeting, host an event, or just grab a snack and have some down time. Located on the 11th floor of the DePaul Center, the Loop Campus Student Center offers dining services, lounges, game rooms, meeting rooms and a rooftop deck. 

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