Chicago Cubs road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Chicago Cubs tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Wrigley Field
Nearest major airport is Chicago Midway (MDW) — about 15 mi / 21 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Chicago Cubs play?
The Chicago Cubs play home games at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
What airport do you fly into for a Chicago Cubs game?
Chicago Midway (MDW) is the closest major airport, about 15 miles (24 km) from Wrigley Field — roughly 21 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Wrigley Field?
Game-day parking starts around $30 USD. The blocks immediately around Wrigley Field (Permit Zone 383, roughly Belmont-Irving-Broadway-Ashland) convert to resident-permit-only tow zones starting about 3 hours be…
How do you get to Wrigley Field without a car?
CTA Red Line to Addison station is directly adjacent to the park - about a 2-minute walk to the Clark & Addison gate.
How much is a beer at Wrigley Field?
Beer prices vary by stand and we couldn't confirm a standard price this season. A regular hot dog is about $8.99 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Wrigley Field fan guide
Best seats
Lower boxes behind the plate; the outfield bleachers are the party; upper-deck reserved is a great cheap view of the classic scoreboard. Rooftops across Waveland/Sheffield are a Chicago tradition.
Parking
Very limited and pricey in Wrigleyville — use the Red Line or remote lots with a shuttle. Residential permit parking is strictly enforced. ($50–75 (Wrigleyville lots))
Getting there
Red Line to Addison drops you at the gate — by far the easiest way.
Bar scene
One of the best pre-game bar districts in sports — Clark & Addison is packed hours before first pitch. Rooftops for a splurge.
Pre-game bars
- Murphy's Bleachers — Right by the bleacher entrance — the spot.
- The Cubby Bear — Legendary corner bar across from the marquee.
- Sluggers — Multi-level; batting cages upstairs.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Old Style beer$10–13
- Chicago dog$7
- Italian beef$13
Insider tips
- Take the Red Line to Addison
- Wind off the lake swings the game — check the flags
More: Wrigley Field guide · sports in Chicago
📺 Where to watch the Cubs
Local / regional TV: Marquee Sports Network
National (US): FOX / FS1 · NBC / Peacock · ESPN · TBS / truTV · Apple TV · Netflix · MLB Network. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Chicago
Big-shouldered, food-obsessed and gorgeous on the lakefront.
- Deep-dish + Italian beef — Lou Malnati's / Pequod's; then a dipped beef.
- Art Institute of Chicago — World-class; the Impressionists alone are worth it.
- Lakefront Trail — 18 miles along Lake Michigan.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Chicago: Chicago Blackhawks · Chicago Bulls · Chicago Bears · Chicago White Sox · Chicago Fire FC · Chicago Sky · Chicago Wolves
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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