StayAreasWhere to stay near United Center
West Loop is the closest area we cover, 2.2 km away from the United Center. After a show, the quickest trip home is to Wicker Park: 21 minutes at 22:45 by bus 50.
- What it is
- Arena, about 23,500 people
- What's on
- Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks games and concerts
- Nearest stations
- Bus 19 United Center Express on event nights, and the CTA Pink and Green lines at Damen and Ashland, about 15 minutes' walk
Where to stay for a show at United Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicker ParkIndie shops, bars & music | 26bus 50 | 21bus 50 | $220 |
| River NorthRestaurants, nightlife & the riverfront | 42bus 156, metro, bus 50 | 31bus 50, bus 65 | $260 |
| West LoopRestaurant Row & Fulton Market | 18bus 20 | 34walk | $270 |
| Magnificent MileShopping, Streeterville & Navy Pier | 42bus 2, metro, bus 50 | 35metro, bus 3 | $260 |
| The LoopMillennium Park, museums & theatres | 25bus 20 | 39bus 20 | $240 |
| South LoopMuseum Campus, Grant Park and McCormick Place | 49bus 62, metro, bus 126 | 41metro | $200 |
| Gold CoastElegant streets & Oak Street Beach | 42bus 156, metro, bus 50 | 46bus 20, metro, bus 36 | $300 |
| LakeviewWrigley Field, Northalsted bars and the lakefront | 60bus 77, bus X9 | 61bus 20, metro | $190 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the United Center cost more.
Getting away afterwards
West Loop hotels are a 15 to 20-minute walk; the Loop is about 10 minutes by bus.
Before you book
- The West Loop has the closest hotels and Chicago's best restaurant row.
Hotels near United Center
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Staying near United Center: questions
What is the best area to stay near the United Center?
West Loop is the closest area we cover, 2.2 km away from the United Center. After a show, the quickest trip home is to Wicker Park: 21 minutes at 22:45 by bus 50.
How long does it take to get back after a show at the United Center?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Wicker Park 21 minutes, River North 31 minutes, West Loop 34 minutes, Magnificent Mile 35 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: West Loop hotels are a 15 to 20-minute walk; the Loop is about 10 minutes by bus.
How much do hotels near the United Center cost?
In West Loop, typical doubles are about $160 budget, $270 mid-range and $550 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 the United Center?
Bus 19 United Center Express on event nights, and the CTA Pink and Green lines at Damen and Ashland, about 15 minutes' walk.