chicago • Venue guide

United Center

Home of Chicago Blackhawks & Chicago Bulls

The Near West Side home of the Bulls and Blackhawks, the largest arena in the NBA/NHL by capacity.

Transit

CTA buses on Madison connect to the Loop; rideshare and driving are common with ample on-site parking.

Airports

O'Hare (ORD) ~15 mi; Midway (MDW) ~10 mi.

Address

1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612

Capacity 20,917 • Opened 1994

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Best areas to stay near United Center

Ranked by Hotelstrips — not a booking provider. Each area is scored on access, transit, nightlife, family fit and price.

Best overall

The best all-round base: walk to Soldier Field and take the Red Line to either ballpark.

~2 mi • bus/rideshare ~15 min

Best overall

~2 mi • bus/rideshare ~15 min

Chicago's central business and hotel district on the lakefront, with the best transit access to Soldier Field, the ballparks and the United Center.

Pros

Cons

Nightlife 8/10 Upper O'Hare (ORD) ~19 mi; Midway (MDW) ~11 mi.

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The best all-round base: walk to Soldier Field and take the Red Line to either ballpark.

Best for nightlife

~2.5 mi • bus/rideshare

Chicago's nightlife and dining hub just north of the river, walkable to downtown transit and close to the United Center.

Pros

Cons

Nightlife 9/10 Upper O'Hare (ORD) ~16 mi.

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Stay here to pair the game with Chicago's best night out, minutes from the United Center.