Directions, Parking, & Transit
The Coronado Theatre
The Coronado Theatre is the RSO’s main concert venue. It is located in downtown Rockford at 314 N Main Street. Find your way here with Google Maps.
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From I-90 East
Follow I-90 to US Business Route 20 West (E. State St.) exit [*see optional route below]. Merge onto E. State St. and follow for approximately 7 miles through town. Turn right (north) onto Jefferson St. (Amoco Station/McDonalds is at the northeast corner of the intersection, on right). Follow Jefferson St. across river to the second traffic light. Turn right (north) onto N. Main St. The Coronado Theatre is on the left. Event parking is in the deck on the right. Additional event parking space is available in the lower level of the parking deck accessed by turning right (north) on Wyman St., the first traffic light after crossing the river on Jefferson St.
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From I-39 North
Follow I-39 North to US Route 20 West (Freeport-5 Rockford Exits). Follow US Route 20 to the third exit, IL Route 2 North (Main St.). Exit right (north) and follow Main St. for approximately 2 miles where IL Route 2 splits to the right onto Wyman St. Follow Wyman St. to fifth traffic signal, W. Jefferson St. Turn left (west) onto W. Jefferson St. into far (right) lane. At first traffic light turn right (north) onto N. Main St. The Coronado Theatre is on the left. Event parking is in the deck to the right. Additional event parking space is available in the lower level of the parking deck accessed by continuing (north) on Wyman St. for a ½ block past W. Jefferson St. to deck on left.
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From I-90
If coming on I-90 from Chicago or Wisconsin, take the East State Street exit (Business Route 20). Merge right (west) onto East State Street and follow for approximately 7 miles through town. Continue to follow the marked Business 20 route through the downtown area. Turn right onto Jefferson Street (Amoco Station/McDonalds is on your right). Follow Jefferson Street across river to 2nd traffic signal. Turn right (north) onto North Main Street. The Coronado Theatre is in the middle of the block on your left. Event parking is on the right in the parking deck (directly across from the theatre entrance).
If coming on Business Route 20 from the east, follow marked route until junction with I-90, and then follow the directions above.
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Take US Route 20 East to US Business Route 20 East (W. State St.) [* see optional route below]. Follow W. State St. east for approximately 6 miles until you reach Wyman St. Turn left onto Wyman St. and follow to the second traffic signal, W. Jefferson St. Turn left (west) onto W. Jefferson St. into far (right) lane. At first traffic light turn right (north) onto N. Main St. The Coronado Theatre is on the left. Event parking is in the deck on the right. Additional event parking space is available in the lower level of the parking deck accessed by continuing (north) on Wyman St. for a ½ block past W. Jefferson St. to deck on left
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Take I-88 west to I-39 North. Follow I-39 North to US Route 20 West (Freeport-5 Rockford Exits). Follow US Route 20 to the third exit, IL Route 2 North (Main St.). Exit right (north) and follow Main St. for approximately 2 miles where IL Route 2 splits to the right onto Wyman St. Follow Wyman St. to fifth traffic signal, W. Jefferson St. Turn left (west) onto W. Jefferson St. into far (right) lane. At first traffic light turn right (north) onto N. Main St. The Coronado Theatre is on the left. Event parking is in the deck to the right. Additional event parking space is available in the lower level of the parking deck accessed by continuing (north) on Wyman St. for a ½ block past W. Jefferson St. to deck on left.
Directions
Parking
Parking is available at the Pioneer Garage located at 311 N. Main Street, limited street parking, and surface lots within walking distance of the theatre. Handicap parking is available in the Pioneer Garage.
All ABM and City parking locations are pre-pay or cashless only. The Pioneer Garage costs $5 for RSO performances.
It is recommended to pre-pay for parking for a smoother payment process. Pre-pay parking does not reserve your spot and patrons must claim their spot on a first-come, first serve basis. Click here to pre-pay.
Public Transportation
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From I-90 East
Follow I-90 to US Business Route 20 West (E. State St.) exit [*see optional route below]. Merge onto E. State St. and follow for approximately 7 miles through town. Turn right (north) onto Jefferson St. (Amoco Station/McDonalds is at the northeast corner of the intersection, on right). Follow Jefferson St. across river to the second traffic light. Turn right (north) onto N. Main St. The Coronado Theatre is on the left. Event parking is in the deck on the right. Additional event parking space is available in the lower level of the parking deck accessed by turning right (north) on Wyman St., the first traffic light after crossing the river on Jefferson St. -
From I-39 North
Follow I-39 North to US Route 20 West (Freeport-5 Rockford Exits). Follow US Route 20 to the third exit, IL Route 2 North (Main St.). Exit right (north) and follow Main St. for approximately 2 miles where IL Route 2 splits to the right onto Wyman St. Follow Wyman St. to fifth traffic signal, W. Jefferson St. Turn left (west) onto W. Jefferson St. into far (right) lane. At first traffic light turn right (north) onto N. Main St. The Coronado Theatre is on the left. Event parking is in the deck to the right. Additional event parking space is available in the lower level of the parking deck accessed by continuing (north) on Wyman St. for a ½ block past W. Jefferson St. to deck on left. -
From I-90
If coming on I-90 from Chicago or Wisconsin, take the East State Street exit (Business Route 20). Merge right (west) onto East State Street and follow for approximately 7 miles through town. Continue to follow the marked Business 20 route through the downtown area. Turn right onto Jefferson Street (Amoco Station/McDonalds is on your right). Follow Jefferson Street across river to 2nd traffic signal. Turn right (north) onto North Main Street. The Coronado Theatre is in the middle of the block on your left. Event parking is on the right in the parking deck (directly across from the theatre entrance).
If coming on Business Route 20 from the east, follow marked route until junction with I-90, and then follow the directions above.
The bus stop closest to the Coronado is #1381: N Main & W Jefferson St-NEC. This stop is serviced by route 4 during the day and route 31 at night. See Rockford Mass Transit’s website for more details on route times.
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Take US Route 20 East to US Business Route 20 East (W. State St.) [* see optional route below]. Follow W. State St. east for approximately 6 miles until you reach Wyman St. Turn left onto Wyman St. and follow to the second traffic signal, W. Jefferson St. Turn left (west) onto W. Jefferson St. into far (right) lane. At first traffic light turn right (north) onto N. Main St. The Coronado Theatre is on the left. Event parking is in the deck on the right. Additional event parking space is available in the lower level of the parking deck accessed by continuing (north) on Wyman St. for a ½ block past W. Jefferson St. to deck on left.
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Take I-88 west to I-39 North. Follow I-39 North to US Route 20 West (Freeport-5 Rockford Exits). Follow US Route 20 to the third exit, IL Route 2 North (Main St.). Exit right (north) and follow Main St. for approximately 2 miles where IL Route 2 splits to the right onto Wyman St. Follow Wyman St. to fifth traffic signal, W. Jefferson St. Turn left (west) onto W. Jefferson St. into far (right) lane. At first traffic light turn right (north) onto N. Main St. The Coronado Theatre is on the left. Event parking is in the deck to the right. Additional event parking space is available in the lower level of the parking deck accessed by continuing (north) on Wyman St. for a ½ block past W. Jefferson St. to deck on left.
Chamber Venues
The RSO’s Chamber concerts are held at Trinity Lutheran Church and the Rockford Art Museum.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Located at 200 N 1st St, Rockford, IL 61107. Find your way here with Google Maps.
Parking
Free surface lot parking. Handicap spots available.
Public Transportation
The bus stop closest to Trinity Lutheran Church is #1618: E State St & N Madison St-NEC. Because chamber concerts are on Sundays, this stop is serviced by routes 42L and 45 (Sunday). See Rockford Mass Transit’s website for more details on route times.
Rockford Art Museum
Located at 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103. Find your way here with Google Maps.
Parking
Free surface lot parking. Handicap spots available.
Public Transportation
The two bus stops closest to the Rockford Art Museum are #1383: N Main St @ Riverfront Museum Park-E and #1384: N Main St & Fisher Ave-E. Because chamber concerts are on Sundays, these stops are serviced by routes 41(Sunday) and 44(Sunday). See Rockford Mass Transit’s website for more details on route times.
RSYO Venues
RSYO chamber concerts are held at Trinity Lutheran Church and RSYO symphonic concerts are held at Belvidere High School Performing Arts Center.
Belvidere High School
Located at 1500 East Ave. Belvidere, IL 61008. Find your way here with Google Maps.
Parking
Free surface lot parking. Handicap spots available.