The wait times in our emergency departments are longer than usual due to illnesses like RSV and the flu. View our estimated ED wait times and learn more about where to get care for your sick child.
Children’s Minnesota Emergency Department drop-off and pick-up is located on E 25th Street.
If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency call 9-1-1 right away.
Patients who come to Children’s Minnesota’s emergency departments will be assessed as they arrive. The order in which you are seen is based on the urgency of care needed, which means someone that comes after you may be seen before you. Estimated wait times can change quickly.
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Wait times are an estimate and reflect the average time from arrival to being in an exam room.
The estimate can change quickly.
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Children’s Specialty Center – 3rd floor
2530 Chicago Avenue South, Suite 390
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-813-6107
902 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-775-5500
Exit airport by following signs to Hwy. 5. Proceed west on Hwy. 5 (also I- 494) to Hwy. 77 (Cedar Avenue). Turn north on Hwy. 77 (Cedar Avenue) Proceed north on Cedar Avenue to Hwy. 62 (Crosstown). Turn west on Hwy. 62. Proceed on Crosstown to I-35W. Turn north on I-35W. Proceed north to Lake Street. Exit at Lake Street, then turn east (right) on Lake Street and proceed to Chicago Avenue. Turn north (left) on Chicago Avenue and proceed to Children’s – Minneapolis.
Travel south on I-35. Merge onto Hiawatha Avenue/Hwy 55. Travel to 26th Street. Turn right on 26th Street and proceed west to Chicago Avenue. Turn right on Chicago Avenue and proceed north 1/2 block to Children’s – Minneapolis.
Traveling east on I-394, continue onto I-94 east and exit at Hiawatha Avenue/Hwy 55. Travel to 26th Street. Turn right on 26th Street and proceed west to Chicago Avenue.
Traveling east on Hwy 55, turn right at Lyndale Avenue. Proceed south on Lyndale Avenue to Franklin Avenue. Turn left on Franklin Avenue and proceed east to Chicago Avenue. Turn right on Chicago Avenue and proceed south six blocks to Children’s – Minneapolis.
Traveling north on I-35W, exit on 31st Street. Turn right on 31st Street and proceed east to Chicago Avenue. Turn left on Chicago Avenue and proceed north four blocks to Children’s – Minneapolis.
Travel north on Hiawatha Avenue/Hwy 55 to 26th Street. Turn left on 26th Street and proceed west to Chicago Avenue. Turn right on Chicago Avenue and proceed north 1/2 block to Children’s – Minneapolis.
Traveling west on I-94, exit at Cedar Avenue and turn left. Proceed south on Cedar Avenue to 26th Street. Turn right on 26th Street and proceed west to Chicago Avenue. Turn right on Chicago Avenue and proceed north 1/2 block to Children’s – Minneapolis.
Download a printable PDF map to this location.
The entrance to the Children’s Minnesota Specialty Center parking ramp (Green Parking Ramp) is off E 26th Street, west of Chicago Avenue. To access the hospital, take the ramp elevator or stairs to floor 2 and proceed through the skyway across Chicago Avenue.
Children’s Minnesota Emergency Department drop-off and pick-up is off E 25th Street.
Parking fees are posted at the ramp entrance. State permits are required for designated handicapped accessible parking places.
If you will be visiting for several days, you may purchase discounted parking coupons from the hospital cashier, located on the second floor of the hospital.
Cashier hours: M-F, 9 am – 2 pm
Parking rates are posted at the parking entrance and are subject to change. Rates apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| Parking duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-15 minutes | Free |
| 15-30 minutes | $3 |
| 30-60 minutes | $5 |
| 1-2 hours | $6 |
| 2-3 hours | $7 |
| 3-4 hours | $8 |
| 4-5 hours | $9 |
| 5-6 hours | $10 |
| 6-7 hours | $11 |
| 7-24 hours | $12 |
| 24-48 hours | $17 |
| 48-72 hours | $22 |
| Over 72 hours (Max rate) | $27 |
| Additional day (After max rate) | $5 |
| Lost ticket | $15 |
Reach us 24/7 for patient referrals, consults, admissions and neonatal transport.
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