Taylor Swift once said: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
That’s true for the thousands of Swifties heading to Solider Field for her three-night stint at the stadium this weekend. With preparations for NASCAR underway and other events happening downtown, traveling to Solider Field will require some thinking ahead.
Here’s how to get “...Ready for It?”
Taking the CTA
The city is planning to increase Red Line service and #146 bus service during the shows, according to Soldier Field.
The closest L stop to Soldier Field is the Roosevelt Red Line stop, which is about a 20-minute walk from the stadium. The #146 bus stops at the Museum Campus, which is just a few steps from Soldier Field.
Driving
All Soldier Field parking is sold out, according to the stadium. For fans who did purchase parking at the stadium, the lots will open at 2 p.m.
Additional parking will be available at the McCormick Place parking lots (2301 S. King Dr.) and shuttles will be operating from the Millennium Park Garages to Soldier Field.
For those taking a ride-share, Columbus Drive will be closed between Roosevelt Road and Balbo Drive as a pick-up and drop-off area before and after the concert, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Bag policy
Soldier Field follows the NFL All-Clear Bag Policy. In order to bring a bag in, it must fall into one of these categories:
- Clear plastic and under 12”x6”x12”
- A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
- A small clutch bag (4.5” x 6.5” or smaller), that can fit inside a clear, plastic bag
Fanny packs, backpacks, briefcases and diaper bags aren’t allowed.
Securing merchandise
Soldier Field will open some merchandise stands ahead of time, so fans can get their hands on Taylor Swift gear before the show. The early merchandise locations are at the Stadium Green, outside gates three and four, and along the sidewalk north of the Waldron Deck.
Here are the early merchandise hours, according to Soldier Field:
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 1.
- 12 p.m. until the end of the show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
