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North Shore Center
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Getting Here Made Easy
The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts is conveniently located just east of I-94 (the Edens Expressway), making it easily accessible from across Chicagoland.

Address:
9501 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077
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Parking
Parking at the North Shore Center is free and plentiful. Traffic control personnel may be present to assist with directing vehicles during busy events.
Parking Lots
The primary parking lot is located directly east of the North Shore Center and is available for patrons. The parking lot in front of the building belongs to the DoubleTree Hotel and is reserved for hotel and restaurant guests.

Garage Parking
Additional garage parking is available after 6:00 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends. The garage is located east of the Center’s main parking lot, with a secondary entrance accessible from Gross Point Road.
North Shore Center parking map
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Building Entrance
Patrons should use the primary entrance at the Box Office Lobby, located on the north side of the building next to the DoubleTree Hotel and adjacent to the main parking area.
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Driving Directions
From the North (Wisconsin and Northern Suburbs)
Take I-94 east to Old Orchard Road. Turn left onto Old Orchard Road and continue east. Turn right onto Skokie Boulevard and travel south approximately four blocks. Westfield Old Orchard will be on your right. Turn left onto Foster Street just after Golf Road. The North Shore Center is located between the DoubleTree Hotel and Old Navy.
From the South (Chicago and Southern Suburbs)
Take I-94 west to Old Orchard Road. Turn right onto Old Orchard Road and continue east. Turn right onto Skokie Boulevard and travel south approximately four blocks. Westfield Old Orchard will be on your right. Turn left onto Foster Street just after Golf Road. The North Shore Center is located between the DoubleTree Hotel and Old Navy.
From the West (Western Suburbs)
Take I-294 to the Dempster Street exit and travel east. Continue on Dempster Street to Gross Point Road and turn left. Follow Gross Point Road to Skokie Boulevard and turn left. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Foster Street. The North Shore Center is located between the DoubleTree Hotel and Old Navy.
From Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows
Golf Road is the most direct route. Travel east on Golf Road to Skokie Boulevard. Turn right onto Skokie Boulevard and immediately move into the left lane. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Foster Street. An additional parking entrance is available off Golf Road just east of Skokie Boulevard.
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Public Transportation
The North Shore Center is accessible via public transportation. Routes serving the area include:

CTA Bus Route 97
Pace Bus Routes 208 and 215
CTA Red Line
CTA Yellow Line
CTA Purple Line
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