IDHR's Chicago office is conveniently located in Chicago's downtown loop at 100 West Randolph Street.
Visitors can access the James R. Thompson Center by elevated train or subway without stepping outside. The Clark / Lake stations located under the James R. Thompson Center provide connections throughout the city and direct trains to O'Hare airport.
Walking? Pedestrians can pick up the center's concourse-level entrance to Chicago's extensive underground tunnel system (Pedway), with connections to major destinations throughout the Loop.
Security Measures at the James R. Thompson Center:
All visitors to the JRTC are required to show a valid government-issued picture I.D. and pass through metal detectors; bags are searched by the Illinois State Police Protective Service Unit (PSU).
Driving
Parking
There are public parking lots available near the building which offer discounted all day parking rates.
Note: You must have your parking ticket stamped using the validation stamps on the 9th floor, one floor below IDHR's 10th floor, in order to receive the discount. If you choose to park by the hour, your rate will be much higher.
- Lake and Wells Streets, $14.00 (with validated ticket) all day parking
(southeast corner, one block west)
- LaSalle and Lake Streets, $14.00 (with validated ticket) all day parking
(northwest corner)
- Randolph and Wells Streets, $13.00 (with validated ticket) all day parking
(northwest corner, 1 block west)
Chicago Mass Transit
IDHR's Springfield office is located in the Capitol Complex area of Springfield, one block northwest of the Capitol building at 222 South College.
Visitors can access the Springfield office by using public transportation. Use the link below to locate routes and schedules.
Driving
Parking
Parking is available on the street at 9 hour parking meters.
IDHR's Marion office is located in the Regional Office Building at 2309 West Main Street.
Visitors can access the Marion office by using public transportation. Use the link below to locate routes, schedules and other travel information.
Driving
Parking
There are ample parking spaces available on both sides of the building.