Madison Street (Chicago)

Madison Street
0 North/South
James Madison Street
LocationLombard, Villa Park, Elmhurst, Hillside, Bellwood, Maywood, River Forest, Forest Park, Oak Park, Chicago
West end IL 53 (Columbine Avenue) in Lombard, Illinois
East endMichigan Avenue (100 E) Chicago

Madison Street is a major east–west street in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to human intervention, in the early 19th century the Chicago River after forming a large bend emptied into Lake Michigan at the present day intersection of Madison Street and Michigan Avenue. The street in the central was laid out in the first plat of Chicago.

Notable buildings located along Madison Street include the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, Chase Tower, Three First National Plaza, the Chicago Civic Opera House, Citigroup Center and the United Center. The Chicago Stadium was situated across the street from the United Center until it was demolished in 1995.