Lollapalooza Road Closures 2025
Lollapalooza is taking over downtown Chicago from July 31 to August 3, bringing global artists, massive crowds, and a whirlwind of excitement to Grant Park. But with all the energy comes an important heads-up: street closures, traffic changes, and transit delays will affect much of the downtown area.
Key Road Closures for Lollapalooza 2025
The City of Chicago has announced the following street closures surrounding Grant Park. These closures span from mid-July through mid-August, depending on the street and its role in festival setup and breakdown.
Please review the list carefully if you are arriving, departing, or navigating around downtown Chicago during these dates.
Confirmed Street Closures:
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Balbo (Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive): July 16 – August 10
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Jackson Boulevard (Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive): July 22 – August 9
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Balbo (Michigan Avenue to Columbus): July 28 – August 4
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Jackson (Michigan to Columbus): July 28 – August 4
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Columbus (Monroe Street to Roosevelt Road): July 28 – August 4
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Columbus – northbound center lanes (13th Street to Roosevelt): July 28 – August 4
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Congress Plaza Drive (Michigan to Columbus): July 28 – August 4
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Monroe (Michigan to DuSable Lake Shore Drive): July 30 – August 4
Manilow Tip: We recommend using Wabash Avenue, State Street, or Michigan Avenue as alternative routes, and allowing additional travel time when using rideshare or arriving at our properties.
Helpful Resources for Navigating the City
To help you stay on top of closures and transit changes, we recommend the following:
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