Chicago Taylor Swift Concert Guide: How to pick up your Swiftie from Soldier Field
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Taylor Swift's three-night Eras tour is heading to Solider Field this weekend for a unique concert experience for Swifties.
If you are starting to stress about transportation, "Shake It Off." We have you covered.
"This is major!" Aneesh, co-host of "The Morning Mess" on B96 told CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot. "The fact that she's able to come through and set aside an entire weekend! This is Swiftie weekend in the City of Chicago!"
City officials recommend utilizing public transportation to avoid heavy traffic. If you decide to drive, here are some tips.
Swiftie Drop-Off
Guests with tickets can be dropped off at the 18th Drive turnaround, just west of the Lake Shore Drive 18th Drive Exit ramp.
Soldier Field officials say you can also drop off your Swiftie at Columbus Drive and Michigan Avenue for a little more of a walk.
Swiftie Pick-Up
After the show, concertgoers can be picked up on Columbus Drive, between Roosevelt Road and Balbo Drive. Important: Vehicles may only enter this area on Columbus Drive at Balbo Drive, or farther north, beginning at 10:30 p.m.
Public Transportation
The CTA has added additional No.130 & No.146 buses. There is also additional CTA Red Line train service to and from Soldier Field for the weekend.
Limited Divvy bicycles are available at the Divvy stand on the North end of the stadium. Bike parking will be available surrounding the stadium.
Parking Lots
Soldier Field parking lots are sold out.
McCormick Place Lot B, Millennium and South Grant Park parking garages will be open ahead of the concert.
Millennium Park Garage will operate a shuttle service to and from the stadium at Lower Randolph Street. You can take the elevator to level 2.5 and pick-up at Metra 18th stairs from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
No shuttle service is available from Grant Park South, Grant Park North, or Millennium Lakeside Garages.
Stadium Policies
Soldier Field reminds everyone they need to adhere to stadium policies – including the NFL All-Clear Bag Policy. Fans are also reminded to check the list of prohibited items.
Posters are allowed, but may not exceed 24"x24".
Swifties will also need to abide by the NFL's all-clear bag policy for their personal items when coming into the concert.
Still, Aneesh said from what he understands, all this effort will be worth it for fans, especially when it comes to the unique stage.
"I don't want to spoil it for the fans, because I have gone and seen some of the videos, but she is very interactive with the stage and she's doing things with it that I've never seen before," he said.
