StayAreasWhere to stay near Soldier Field
South Loop is the closest area we cover, about 10 minutes' walk from Soldier Field. If you'd rather stay in town, The Loop is 41 minutes home at 22:45 on foot.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 61,500 people
- What's on
- Chicago Bears games, Chicago Fire football and stadium concerts
- Nearest stations
- Roosevelt (CTA Red, Orange and Green lines), about 20 minutes' walk, and Museum Campus/11th St (Metra Electric)
Coming up at Soldier Field
Where to stay for a match or concert at Soldier Field
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| South LoopMuseum Campus, Grant Park and McCormick Place | 30walk | 30walk | $200 |
| The LoopMillennium Park, museums & theatres | 28metro, bus 146 | 41walk | $240 |
| West LoopRestaurant Row & Fulton Market | 41metro, bus 146 | 45bus 146, metro | $270 |
| Gold CoastElegant streets & Oak Street Beach | 56metro, bus 146 | 46bus 146, bus 36 | $300 |
| Wicker ParkIndie shops, bars & music | 41metro, bus 146 | 47bus 146, metro | $220 |
| Magnificent MileShopping, Streeterville & Navy Pier | 56walk | 56walk | $260 |
| River NorthRestaurants, nightlife & the riverfront | 56metro, bus 146 | 61bus 146, bus 22 | $260 |
| LakeviewWrigley Field, Northalsted bars and the lakefront | 56metro, bus 146 | 76bus 146, metro | $190 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near Soldier Field cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Walking back to the Loop takes 25 to 35 minutes; trains and buses from Roosevelt are crowded straight after.
Before you book
- South Loop and the Loop are walkable; the Magnificent Mile is a short ride north.
Hotels near Soldier Field
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Soldier Field and the areas on the map
Staying near Soldier Field: questions
What is the best area to stay near Soldier Field?
South Loop is the closest area we cover, about 10 minutes' walk from Soldier Field. If you'd rather stay in town, The Loop is 41 minutes home at 22:45 on foot.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at Soldier Field?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: South Loop 30 minutes, The Loop 41 minutes, West Loop 45 minutes, Gold Coast 46 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Walking back to the Loop takes 25 to 35 minutes; trains and buses from Roosevelt are crowded straight after.
How much do hotels near Soldier Field cost?
In South Loop, typical doubles are about $120 budget, $200 mid-range and $350 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to Soldier Field?
Roosevelt (CTA Red, Orange and Green lines), about 20 minutes' walk, and Museum Campus/11th St (Metra Electric).