Chicago Board of Trade Building
Monument · Chicago Board of Trade Building, Chicago

Chicago Board of Trade Building

Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The building stands at the south end of LaSalle Street in Chicago's financial district. Its exterior features a 32-foot statue of the Roman goddess Ceres atop the tower. The interior includes a three-story trading floor, though public access is limited.

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Good to know

Tickets
Exterior viewing is free; no tickets required.
Time needed
15 to 30 minutes.
Best time
Weekday mornings to see activity from outside.
Getting there
Blue Line to LaSalle station.

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Chicago Board of Trade Building questions

Can you visit inside the Chicago Board of Trade Building?

Public access inside is restricted. Only the exterior and parts of the lobby are viewable.

What is the Chicago Board of Trade Building known for?

It is an iconic Art Deco skyscraper and longtime home of the Chicago Board of Trade exchange.

Is there a viewing area for the trading floor?

No public gallery exists. The building is best seen from the street.

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