Some casino’s offer free shuttles, some require you to take public transit to connect with a free shuttle and some offer no shuttle at all. As always check the schedules as they are all subject to change. Guide to Chicago Area Casinos

6/23/20: All casino’s may be closed due to Covid. Please call the casino to check status.

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Address: 195 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611; Cross Streets: Near the intersection of E Delaware Pl and N Mies van der Rohe Way; Phone: (312) 787-2100.

• This waterfront casino hotel in East Chicago overlooks Lake Michigan and features a modern hotel, casino, sports book, and a variety of restaurants including a steakhouse and buffet.
• The Horseshoe Hammond Casino, operated by Caesars Entertainment, is one of the 12 casinos that will be forced to close its doors, according to a statement released by the casino.

Illinois Casino’s

Grand Victoria Elgin, 250 South Grove Ave, Elgin, IL (847) 468-7000. Press 7 for operator.

Casino hours: 8:30 am – 6:30 am.

• No free or discounted shuttles.
• Metra Milwaukee District West Line: The MDW has a limited schedule and runs out of the Union Station where it can be difficult to get a cab at off hours. The casinoa half a mile from the National Street Station. I don’t know what that area around the station is like. Use a Metra weekend pass for $10.

Harrah’s Joliet, 151 N. Joliet Street, Joliet, IL (815) 740-7800.Press 9 for operator.

Casino hours: 8am – 6am.

• No free or discounted shuttles.
• Metra Rock Island: The Rock Island has a very limited schedule and runs out of the LaSalle Street Station where it can be very difficult to get a cab at off hours. The casino is a couple blocks from the Joliet station. I don’t know what that area around the station is like. Use a Metra weekend pass for $8.

Hollywood Casino Aurora, 1 W New York St, Aurora, IL (630) 801-1234.

Casino hours: Sunday – Thursday 8:30am-4:30am, Friday & Saturday 8:30am-6:30am.

• No free or discounted shuttles.
• Metra BNSF: The BNSF has a limited schedule and runs out of the Union Station where it can be difficult to get a cab at off hours. The casino is a couple blocks from the Aurora station. I don’t know what that area around the station is like. Use a Metra weekend pass for $8.

Rivers Casino, 3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL, (888)-307-0777.

Rivers offers limited shuttle options all listed in this post.

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Indiana Casino’s

Ameristar Casino Hotel, 777 Ameristar Boulevard, East Chicago, IN (866) 711-GAME.

Casino hours: 24 hours

• Ameristar offers free and low cost transportation from areas around Chicago. More info here.

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360, (888) 879-7711.

Casino hours: 24 hours

• Free shuttles from the Museum Campus/11th Street Station (between Columbus & Michigan Avenue) on the Metra Electric/South Shore. 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Must contact them at least 2 hours in advance for shuttle at (219) 861-4840 or at the Valet Station in the casino.

Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN (866) 711-7463 or (219)-473-7000 Press 0 for operator.

Casino hours: 24 hours

• Free shuttle bus from multiple locations around Chicago including downtown.
• They will issue you a return shuttle ticket when you get off the bus with your assigned shuttle time.
• If you lose your return shuttle ticket you mys pay $20 for a replacement ticket.

Majestic Star Casino and Hotel I &II, One Buffington Harbor Dr., Gary, IN 46402 (888) 225-8259.

Casino hours: 24 hours

• There is no way to get there from downtown Chicago unless you drive. The casino has a shuttle that departs from Chinatown, 2743 S. Wentworth.

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