What People Are Saying About Allstate Arena
The Editor
Peter Behle
Citysearch
Overview – Sure, it's rather unremarkable looking, but you're coming here to watch a game or a concert, not the building. Classic rock acts such as the Who, Pink Floyd and Bruce Springsteen have appeared here. Allstate Arena continues to host rock, country and Latin performers such as Ozzy Osbourne, Keith Urban, Foo Fighters, Hannah Montana and more. DePaul's Blue Demons play home basketball games here. Allstate is home to Arena footballers Chicago Rush, the Chicago Wolves minor-league hockey team and WWE wrestling, plus the circus and ice shows. – – The Experience –…
11/19/02
"Discomfort" Key Word
by lpbc at Citysearch
In a Word "MISERABLE" the seats are built to accomidate the average 6yr old or anyone who is less than 5' 4' & 110 lbs (By far NOT the fast majority of Adults). The parking cost is unbelievalbe, scalpers are literally knocking on your car window the moment you drive in. The sound is terrible, upper level is sweltering hot. Will NOT be going back!!
- Cons: Seat Size, parking cost, scalpers
05/21/02
Not good
by JackShay_Citysearch at Citysearch
The reason why they get all the music tours at this boxy, uncomfortable monument to bad acoustics is because there's a tax on the venues further in that the acts don't want to pay. The walkways behind the seating are so poorly designed that many traffic jams result, but you'll never notice that at a minor league hockey game. They are pretty tight about the parking lot, so even if you're not doing anything it makes you feel uncomfortable. Only go to the show here if there's no alternative.
- Pros: Only game in town, Easy parking
- Cons: acoustics, layout, comfort
05/20/02
Not bad for sports
by peterbehle_citysearch at Citysearch
As home for the Wolves, Allstate Arena does just fine -- nice and loud. Same for the circus. After all, this place is a virtual barn. That kind of atmosphere means trouble for music, but sports events go just fine here. The outside has been fancied up a bit from the days as the Rosemont Horizon, but it's still the same old place inside. The parking lot is OK, but $11 seems pretty steep.
- Pros: Big parking lot
The Details on Allstate Arena
Parking:
Parking fees range from $11 to $15 and the lot is open two hours prior to the event. Getting in and parking is actually pretty easy. Getting out of the parking lot can be chaotic if you linger after the event ends.
