Getting to the Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex
Directions, airports, and travel logistics for getting to the Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex in New Lenox, IL for the Midwest Youth Cup.
Getting to the Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex
The Wintrust Crossroads complex sits in New Lenox, Illinois, about forty minutes south of downtown Chicago, directly off I-80. Easy access for travel teams driving in from the Midwest, with two major Chicago airports for teams flying.
By car
The complex is directly off I-80 in New Lenox, with on-site parking included with tournament entry.
Typical drive times:
- Downtown Chicago: ~40 minutes via I-55 south to I-80
- Naperville: ~35 minutes
- Aurora: ~40 minutes
- Joliet: ~15 minutes
- Indianapolis: ~3 hours
- Milwaukee: ~2 hours
By air
| Airport | Code | Drive time | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Midway International | MDW | ~30 min | Closer; lighter terminals | | O'Hare International | ORD | ~60 min | More international carriers |
Most teams flying in book Midway when nonstops are available from the home market.
Rental cars
National rental brands are available at both airports. New Lenox-area pickups exist but are limited. Most traveling teams rent at the airport.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft service New Lenox. Pickup times are longer than in downtown Chicago. Reasonable for one-off rides; full-weekend logistics are easier with a rental car.
Day-of-tournament directions
Detailed directions, the parking map, and the field layout map are published with the final tournament schedule on March 12, 2027. The map is also shared via GotSport email to all entered teams.