EXHIBIT 23.2


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 333-33176) pertaining to the Packaging Corporation of America
Thrift Plan for Hourly Employees, Packaging Corporation of America Retirement
Savings Plan for Salaried Employees and Packaging Corporation of America 1999
Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan of our report dated January 19, 2001, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Packaging
Corporation of America included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                                     ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Chicago, Illinois
March 22, 2001