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Silver Cross Field

Downtown near the Union Depot

Map Directions with Google Maps

Parking lots shown in blue

Photo of Union Depot
Historic Union Station across the track from Ballpark
Also active Metra and Amtrak train stop

From Chicago Loop (Northeast)

  1. Take I-55 Southwest from the Loop
  2. Take Illinois Highway 53 South (Exit 267)
  3. South on 53 (approx 12 miles) into Joliet
    Most of this section was "Route 66"
  4. Left on West Jefferson St. (U.S. 30 West) across Des Plaines River
  5. East on West Jefferson St. 5 blocks and under elevated train tracks
  6. Ballpark is on left

From Schaumburg (North)

  1. Take I-290 South to I-355 Tollway
  2. Follow I-355 South (Two $0.50 tolls) to I-55 South
  3. Take I-55 to Illinois Highway 53 South (Exit 267)
  4. South on 53 (approx 12 miles) into Joliet
    Most of this section was "Route 66"
  5. Left on West Jefferson St. (U.S. 30 West) across Des Plaines River
  6. East on West Jefferson St. 5 blocks and under elevated train tracks
  7. Ballpark is on left

From East (Gary) on I-80

  1. Take I-80 West
  2. Continue through I-290 Tollway ($0.30 toll)
  3. West to Richards St. Exit
  4. Right onto Richards
  5. North on Richards to E. Jefferson St (at Jefferson Township High School)
  6. Left on to Jefferson St.
  7. Right onto Eastern
  8. North on Eastern two blocks to Clinton St.
  9. Left on Clinton
  10. West on Clinton one (large) block
  11. Ballpark is on left

From West on I-80

  1. Take I-80 East to Chicago St. Exit
  2. Left onto Chicago
  3. North on Chicago into downtown Joliet
  4. Follow the "jog" to the right past Union Station (Chicago follows "New Street" and turns into Scott St.)
  5. Right on Jefferson (at Union Station)
  6. East under train tracks
  7. Ballpark is on left

Where is it on the map?

Photo of sunset over ballpark
The entrance and light towers are easy to pick out.
(This was not a game night; 2002)

Any map showing the rail lines will show the the crossing at Union Station. The county seat is on Jefferson just two blocks from the park as well. Joliet Central High School is another landmark nearby that may be obvious. There are many signs on most approaches that should help direct you to the stadium and parking.

Harrah's is also downtown but four blocks from the stadium. It's on Joliet St. and their parking is for the Casino only.

What landmarks should I look for?

Photo of Jefferson Street
View east on Jefferson from bridge.
High School in distance with some of stadium visible.
Sign to Silver Cross Field
Follow signs
like this

Union Depot is one landmark you will see if coming from the West or South on Chicago. Coming from the East on Jefferson (say up on Richards St.) you will see the large "castle" that is the Joliet Township High School.

The upper framework of the main entrance and the tall grandstand light towers are visible from the freeway --if you look closely since they resemble the many bridges over the Des Plaines River.

Parking is free.

What you should bring with you?

Photo of ballpark entrance
The Stadium Entrance is one the easiest things to find.

As one of the southernmost ballparks there is little need for jackets or warm clothes here during any time of the Northern League season. There are few problems with insects, partly due to the downtown location.

So plan for the usual... Bring a blanket if you're sitting on the berms. On sunny days bring sunscreen of course.