Directions for WCLX 13
Transportation in Chicago
Both airports are easily accessible by public transportation, but note that there is a lot of construction on the CTA train system so please check Transit Chicago for updates. In some cases, it may cause delays. We will also have some sign-up sheets for rides available at each venue.
When traveling around the city, Chicagoans are generally pretty friendly and helpful, but Chicago is a large city and wherever you go it is important that you be careful. Be aware of your surroundings whether you are walking or in a car; and if going anywhere by public transportation when you are not familiar with the area, we suggest traveling in groups.
Friday
Evening Dance - Irish Heritage Center
4626 North Knox
Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
The Irish American Heritage Center is one of the premiere Irish cultural organizations in the United States. It is a destination for people of Irish descent as well as those who wish to learn more about the Irish heritage. Located on the city's northwest side in a renovated, turn-of-the-20th century building that sprawls over a full city block, the IAHC is dedicated to fostering Irish heritage, culture and traditions in America. The Center boasts a 658-seat theatre, library, museum, art gallery, authentic Irish pub, dance practice studios, meeting rooms and banquet rooms for parties. Parking is available.
Traveling from the North
Travel on I-90 E and take exit 84 for Lawrence Ave toward 4800 N Turn left at W Lawrence Ave for about 1/2 a mile and turn right at N Kilpatrick Ave. Turn left at W Wilson Ave - 341 ft and turn left at N Knox Ave - 400 ft Building is located on the left hand side
Traveling from the South
Take the I-90 W/I-94 W. Veer right and take the Edens Expy/I-94 exit toward Milwaukee Take exit 43A for Wilson Ave toward 4600 N. Turn right at W Wilson Ave and left at N Knox Ave Building is located on the left hand side
Public Transit
Take the subway - BLUE LINE to Montrose stop. Head North to 4626 N. Knox. It is about 3 blocks from the train station which is approximately a 5 min walk.
Late Night Dance - Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance
210 N. Racine, Chicago, IL 60607
Traveling from Irish Heritage Center
Head north on N Knox Ave toward W Leland Ave
Take the 1st left onto W Leland Ave
Take the 1st left onto N Kilpatrick Ave
Take the 1st right onto W Wilson Ave
Turn left to merge onto I-94 E
Take exit 50A toward Ogden Ave
Merge onto N Racine Ave
Slight left to stay on N Racine Ave
Destination will be on the right
Saturday
Evening Dance - I-House @ University of Chicago
1414 East 59th Street Chicago, IL 60637
International House at the University of Chicago is a dynamic residential and program center for students and scholars from over fifty countries who are affiliated with educational, professional, and cultural institutions throughout Chicago. International House also serves the greater Chicago community as a cultural and intellectual center for a wide range of public programs.
Traveling from the North / The Loop
Take S. Lake Shore Dr. (US-41 S) South.
Make a slight right toward E. 57th Dr./E. 57th.
Continue straight onto E. 57th Dr./E. 57th.
Continue to follow E. 57th Dr. Turn right onto E. 57th St.
Turn left onto S. Stony Island Ave.
Take the 1st right onto E. 59th St.
Destination will be on the right.
Traveling from the South
Head north on I-90/94 W.
Turn right onto W. Garfield Blvd.
Make a slight right onto Morgan Dr.
Turn left onto E. 57th St.
Turn right onto S. Dorchester Ave.
Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto E. 59th St.
Destination will be on the left.
Late Night Dance - Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance
210 N. Racine, Chicago, IL 60607
Traveling from International House @ University of Chicago
Head North of Lakeshore Drive
Take the exit onto I-55 S toward St Louis/I-90/I-94
Take exit 292 to merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W toward Wisconsin
Take exit 51A for Lake Street
Turn left onto W Lake St
Turn right onto N Racine Ave
Destination will be on the left
Sunday
Afternoon Dance - John C. Kluczynski Federal Plaza
230 South Dearborn Street
Traveling from the North
Take Lake Shore Dr. south.
Drive about ½ mile and turn right onto E. Balbo Ave.
Turn right onto S. State St.
Take the left onto W. Congress Pkwy.
Take the 2nd right onto S. Dearborn St.
Plaza will be on the left.
Traveling from the South
Take Lake Shore Dr. North.
Drive about ½ mile and turn left onto E. Balbo Ave.
Turn right onto S. State St.
Take the left onto W. Congress Pkwy.
Take the 2nd right onto S. Dearborn St.
Plaza will be on the left.
Public Transit
Take the Red or Blue line train to Jackson stop.
The Blue line stops at Dearborn and Jackson.
The Red line stops at State & Jackson.
Walk to 230 S. Dearborn Street which is approximately a 5 min walk.
Evening Dance - Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 South Archer Ave., Willow Springs, IL 60480
The Willowbrook Ballroom was built in the 1930s and throughout the years has played host to many great bands from Count Basie and Benny Goodman to Brian Setzer and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. More recently, it has held a regular Sunday night swing dance for the last 10 years. For the past 4 years, WCLX has also made the Willowbrook Ballroom their location for the Sunday night dance and this year will be no exception. Located in the southwestern suburb of Willow Springs, the Willowbrook Ballroom is another historic venue with a large 6,000 square foot wooden dance floor.
Public Transit
No public transportation is available to this venue. Please carpool!
From 294
From the north, take 294 South (toll road).
Exit 75th Street towards Willow Springs Rd.
Right at 75th St. left at Willow Springs Rd. Right at Archer Ave./IL -171.
Willowbrook Ballroom is on the right. Free parking is available.
From I-90/94
Take I-55 south toward St. Louis.
Exit #279 South Lagrange Rd. South on Archer Ave.
Willowbrook Ballroom is on the right. Free parking is available.
Late Night Dance - Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance
210 N. Racine, Chicago, IL 60607
Traveling from Willowbrook Ballroom
Head northeast on Archer Ave toward Wentworth Ln
Take the US-45 N/US-20/US-12/La Grange Rd ramp
Merge onto US-12 W/US-20 W/US-45 N/South La Grange Road
Merge onto I-55 N via the ramp to Chicago
Take exit 292A to merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W toward W Ryan Expy/Wisconsin
Take exit 51A for Lake
Turn right onto N Racine Ave
Destination will be on the left