Lollapalooza, the largest music festival in Chicago, is days away.
Chicagoans and visitors from across the county are set to gather at full capacity at the city’s Grant Park to enjoy live music for four days starting Thursday.
Lollapalooza begins on July 29 and will run through Aug. 1. The music festival will be held at Grant Park, located at 337 E. Randolph St.
The main entrance for Lollapalooza is located on Michigan Avenue, with a second entrance on Monroe Avenue.
So how do you get there?
The Chicago Transit Authority provided ways to travel to and from the music festival with more ease.
“Metra is thrilled to welcome back Lollapalooza fans from around the world as they fill our City with music and much-needed joy after the difficult year we’ve all had,” said Metra CEO Jim Derwinski in a statement. “Our added service and All-Day passes mean your transportation to and from downtown will never be more than $10. Public transit is clearly the most convenient and economic way to get to the festival.”
Traveling by Metra train:
Throughout the four-day festival, Metra will be providing extra trains, expanding passenger capacity and adjusting schedules on the majority of the lines in anticipation of a ridership increase, Metra said.
Metra is offering a $10 unlimited All-Day Pass on weekdays on all Metra lines. During the weekend, riders can either purchase a $7 Saturday or Sunday pass for unlimited travel or a $10 Weekend Pass for unlimited travel on both Saturday and Sunday.
All riders are encouraged to buy their tickets through the Ventra app before boarding the train. They are also asked not to bring backpacks or water bottles during this four-day event. Alcohol will be banned on Metra trains throughout the event.
Traveling by bus:
For Metra riders arriving at Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center, CTA buses will provide trips to and from the festival.
CTA and Metra will place signboards directing riders…