About this venue
The Belushi Performance Hall is the largest theater venue within the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus in Glen Ellyn. The hall features 780 fixed seats and is designed to provide audiences with clear views of the stage. Its flexible programming makes it suitable for theater productions, concerts, dance performances, lectures and other live events.
Inside, modern lighting and sound systems support professional productions across a wide range of formats. The auditorium combines the atmosphere of a traditional theater with enough capacity for larger events, while the McAninch Arts Center lobby provides space for guests to gather as well as concession and bar services. Accessible seating, elevators to the balcony and other accessibility features are also available.
The venue is located at 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, United States. For visitors arriving by car, Fawell A is the closest parking lot to the theater, with parking available across the campus, including designated accessible spaces. From the nearby parking areas, the entrance to the McAninch Arts Center and Belushi Performance Hall is easily reached on foot. For broader transportation options around Glen Ellyn and connections with the surrounding area, see the travel information further down the page.
About the city
Glen Ellyn, a lively community in DuPage County west of Chicago, combines a pleasant suburban atmosphere with convenient access to concerts, sporting events, local festivals and cultural programs throughout the western part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Its compact downtown with restaurants, shops and gathering spaces makes it a practical base for visitors who prefer a quieter stay while retaining easy access to larger entertainment districts. For ticket holders, location is a key advantage: local events and cultural or sports venues are nearby, while Chicago's larger concert halls, arenas and stadiums can be reached by rail with onward connections on city public transportation.
The main public transportation hub for the town is Glen Ellyn Metra Station in the downtown area, served by the Metra Union Pacific West (UP-W) line, which provides a direct rail connection to Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. The station is also served by Pace Route 715, while from Ogilvie visitors can continue on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) network toward numerous districts with arenas, stadiums and concert venues. For travelers arriving by air, the two main options in the wider area are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). The combination of rail, bus and road transportation makes it easy to plan a trip to an event whether a visitor is staying in Glen Ellyn or continuing toward Chicago.
Before or after an event, it is worth walking through the historic downtown area around Main Street and Crescent Boulevard, where local restaurants, cafés and shops can be found. Lake Ellyn Park offers a quieter lakeside break and walking paths, while the Illinois Prairie Path passes through downtown Glen Ellyn and provides a pleasant route for pedestrians and cyclists. For additional contact with nature, Churchill Woods Forest Preserve has trails and access to the banks of the East Branch DuPage River. This combination of an attractive downtown, green spaces and good transportation connections makes it easy to combine a concert or sporting event with a short visit to Glen Ellyn and the surrounding area.
