Micro Center
2645 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
773.292.1700
microcenter.com

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1800 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.395.4639
This location open 24 hrs.
local.fedex.com

2574 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL
773.665.7500

744 W. Fullerton Ave. Ste.1c Chicago, IL
773.472.3066

Copy Max
1321 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.252.6200
copymaxchicago.com

Office Depot
2928 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 868-6161
officedepot.com

OfficeMax
1829 W. Fulleron Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 665-2053
officemax.com

Red June Cafe
2020 N. Leavitt St. Chicago, IL
773.227.2600
It’s the closest cafe (out the door and to the right three short blocks). Selling coffee, breakfast, lunch and ice cream. They also have sandwiches, salads and a few tasty treats including their apple crisp.
redjunecafe.com

Map Room
1949 N. Hoyne Ave.
Chicago, IL
773.252.7636
Armitage and Hoyne. Busy bar with music on the weekends. Busy most nights and packed on most weekends.
Also has a coffee bar during the day.
maproom.com

ipsento 
2035 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
773.384.1870
ipsento.com
Coffee shop offers a variety of pastries, sandwiches and salads.

The Wormhole Coffee 
1462 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.661.2468
A retro inspired coffee shop complete with a Delorean sitting in the window. Free WiFi
thewormholecoffee.com

USPS Post Office Locations:
2339 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL
800.275.8777
tools.usps.com

UPS Store
1658 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.486.5700

2020 N. California Ave. Ste.7 Chicago, IL
773.384.0055
theupsstore.com

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1800 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.395.4639
This location open 24 hrs.
local.fedex.com

2574 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL
773.665.7500

744 W. Fullerton Ave. Ste.1c Chicago, IL
773.472.3066

Staffed Offices:
875 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL (9.45pm last drop-off)
O’Hare office: (10pm last drop-off)

Drop-off:
Cole Taylor Bank
1965 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL (4pm last drop-off)
773.278.6800
coletaylor.com

We get the Chicago Tribune delivered every day.
chicagotribune.com

Chicago Sun-Times
The other major daily newspaper

New York Times
Available at Barnes & Noble 1441 W. Webster (773) 871-3610
nytimes.com

Red Eye Eyewear
2158 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

ID – Modern Home &Eyewear
2130 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Khoi Jewery
2128 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Door 24 Wine
2124 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Robin Richman
2108 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Virtue Alchemy Candles
2064 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

BFF Bikes
2056 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Pavilion Antiques and 20th c Design
2055 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

CBD Kratom
2048 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Color Wheel Studio
2034 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Virtu
2035 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

MCM Fine Framing / Firecat Gallery
2019 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Moth
2008 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

The Red Balloon Co.
1940 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

a Pied
1933 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Metta Baby
1921 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Sopho’s Clothing & Home Alterations
1920 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Hitched
1870 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

K-Beauty Boutique
1870 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Removery Laser Tattoo Removal
1864 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

T-Shirt Deli Co.
1739 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Enaz Boutique
1735 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Club Monaco
1731 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

LUSH
1727 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Journelle
1725 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

OAK + FORT
1715 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Rapha
1714 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Ivy Hall Dispensary 
1720 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

City Soles
1710 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Fjällräven Chicago
1708 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Bellows Film Lab
Film processing & printing
1702 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Credo Clean Beauty
1659 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Aesop
1653 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Marine Layer
1646 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

MZ Wallace NY
1648 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

diptyque
1645 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

P45
1643 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Bluemercury
1633 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Arc’teryx Chicago
1630 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Bond Vet 
1629 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

lululemon
1627 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Shinola Wicker Park / Bucktown Store
1619 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Benefit Cosmetics Boutique & BrowBar
1616 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Warby Parker
1611 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

LOLA Event Productions
1917 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.942.6172
lolaeventproductions.com

Easel Art Studio for Kids
1911 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.360.1720

Aeslin Pup Hub
1904 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.904.7505

Bucktown Music
1890 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.904.7426
bucktownmusic.com

Uprise
1820 N. Milwaukee  Ave. Chicago, IL
773.342.7763
Skateboard shop
upriseskateshop.com

Candle Castle
1815 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Solo Optical Company
1800 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Aldi
1753 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
855.955.2534

City Soles
1710 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.489-2001

Chicago Public Library Bucktown-Wicker Park
1701 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
312.744-6022
chipublib.org
Beautiful neighborhood public library & public event spaces.

Garfield Beverage Express
1704 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
773.666-5747
garfieldsbeverage.com

Mattress Firm
1702 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Kriser’s Feeding Pets for Life
1658 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.235.1790

Verizon
1652 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Trek Bicycle 
1647 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.341.1787

Smoke Depot
1646 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.661.9352

Sprint
1624 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.292-7000

Ash’s Bucktown Smoke Shop
1573 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.384.9180

Burton
1563 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.697-3055

Dr. Martens
1561 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
(773) 489-5499
Shoe store

Wanna Socks
1555 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL

John Fluevog Shoes
1551 N. Milwaukee Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773 772-1983

Levis
1552 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.486.3900

Lubinski Furniture
1550 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.276.2835

Lids
1543 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

FP Movement
1538 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Adidas Originals
1532 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
312.932.0651

Una Mae’s
1528 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.276.7002
unamaeschicago.com

The Exchange
1524 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.252.9570
Music, Movies, Games

Champion
1522 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Carhartt
1518 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773-278-5218
carhartt.com

Urban Eyecare
1515 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Goldblatt Sewing Machine Inc.
1511 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.486.1779

Vintage Underground
1507 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.384.7880
vintage1507.com

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Round Two Clothes
1501 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Buffalo Exchange
1478 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
7783.227.9558
Resale

Free People
1464 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.227.4871

Top Drawer
1463 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.360.8412

Ragstock
1459 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.252.4880
ragstock.com

Metamorph TatooStudios
1456 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.384.9788

Pleasure Chest
1448 N. Milwaukeee Ave Chicago, IL

Artemios Bakery
1443 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Cash America Pawn Shop
1441 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Reckless Records
1379 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.235.3727
reckless.com

Volumes Bookstore 
1373 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Transit Tees
1371 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.227.1810
transittees.com

Urban Jungle
1369 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Title Boxing Club
1355 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.661.6746

Hi – Style Furniture
1343 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.235.4601

Mildblend Supply Co
1342 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.772.9711
mildblend.com

Milwaukee Furniture
1341 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.292.1000

Kokorokoko Vintage
1323  N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.252.6996
kokorokokovintage.com
Vintage clothes

Belmont Army Surplus
1318 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.384.8448

Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply
1276 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 772-8108
826chi.org

Shuga Records
1272 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 778-4085
shugarecords.com

Naveen’s Cuisine
2535 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.661.2696
Cooking classes/catering/private events
naveenscuisine.com

An Orange Moon
2418 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 276-6726
anorangemoon.com

Tom Robinson Gallery
2416 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227.3144
tomrobinsonartist.com

Urban Canine Doggy Day Spa
2336 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.278.6888
urbancanine.com

Chicago Plants
2321 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.636=8001

Bucktown Fitness Club
2100 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.235.3455

Go Grocer
2060 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.697.4075
gogrocerchicago.com

Layer’s Chicago 
2052 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
Vintage Clothes

Bucktown Athletic Club
2040 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
312.850.9490
chicagoathleticclubs.com

Wicker Pet
2029 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.489.2050
wickerpet.com

Speak Easy Custom Tattoo
1935 ½ W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.645.1703
speakeasycustomtattoo.com

North Ave. Animal Hospital
1901 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.278.1330
northavevet.com

Chase Bank
1847 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL

Pure Barre
1837 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.486.3580
purebarre.com

Bow & Meow
1823 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 252.7500
dog & cat grooming

Akira Women
1814 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.489.0818
shopakira.com

Rose Exterminator Co.
1809 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.384.3000
rosepestcontrol.com

Zen Wine & Spirits
1803 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.305.7883
zenwineandspirits.com

Adrian Parks – Custom Tailor & Design
1755 W. North Ave, Suite 102, Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.384.8500
louicechicago.com

Tatu Tattoo
1754 1/2 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.772.8288
tatutattoo.com

Helendora Samual’s Picture Framing
1736 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
312.770.0713

Silver Moon
1721 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.235.5797
Fashion fusion of eras past and rebellious avant-garde designers
silvermoonvintage.com

ILoveKickboxing
1720 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.698.6114
il-ilovekickboxing.com

ERepair
1719 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.235.5797
Most iphone screen repairs done in 30 minutes or less
TODO: Is there something missing??

Adler Planetarium

1300 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL
312.922.7827
adlerplanetarium.org

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line to downtown (toward Forest Park), and get off at Jackson. Walk one block east to State Street and catch #146 (southbound) Bus (or the #130 Museum Campus bus mid-May through Labor day) to the Museum Campus.

Driving: Drive east on Webster and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Travel on the expressway for 3.4 miles. Exit at Congress Parkway (290 Eisenhower East changes into Congress Parkway). Follow Congress until it dead ends at Columbus (Buckingham Fountain). Take a right on Columbus and it will merge into Lake Shore Drive. Take South Lake Shore Drive (US-41) past Grant Park. Continue south until the 18th street Exit. Turn left on 18th street and continue as it bends left, becoming Museum Campus Drive.

Parking:   www.adlerplanetarium.org/visit/directions/
All Museum Campus parking lots are owned by the Chicago Parks District and managed by Standard Parking. The Adler does not have control over pricing. Rates can vary due to activities such as football games, concerts, and other special events. Check the Soldier Field and Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island schedules for upcoming events.

Surface lot parking for the Adler Planetarium is available in the Planetarium lot on Lynn White Drive just off of Solidarity Drive. The Planetarium lot is the most convenient parking location for customers visiting the Adler Planetarium or for people attending an event at the Lakefront Pavilion at Northerly Island.

If the Planetarium lot is full, the North garage provides underground parking for 2,500, and is located near the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Children’s Garden, Gold Star Memorial Park and Burnham Harbor. The main entrance to the North garage is located on Museum Campus Drive with a second entrance from McFetridge Drive. In addition to the North garage, additional parking is available near the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium in the East Museum surface lot. The entrance to the lot is located on Museum Campus Drive.

On Chicago Bears’ home game days all Museum Campus parking has been pre–sold by the Chicago Park District to game ticket holders. During other major events at Soldier Field, Museum Campus–area parking lots may be unavailable to museum visitors.

More information about parking on special event days can be found on soldierfieldparking.com

Art Institute of Chicago

111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL
312.443.3600
artic.edu

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park  and get off at Monroe, walk three blocks east to Michigan Ave. and turn right. The Art Institute will be on the left (east) side of the street at the corner of Michigan & Adams.

Driving: Travel East on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Continue on the Expressway for 3.4 miles, then exit at Ohio St. Follow Ohio St. about 1 mile to Michigan Ave. Turn right on Michigan Ave. and drive about a mile. The Art Institute will be on the left (east) side of the street at the corner of Michigan & Adams. I recommend parking in the Millennium Park parking garage, which is easily accessible from the center of Michigan Ave.

Brookfield Zoo

3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708.485.0263
brookfieldzoo.org

Public Transportation: It would be about a $25 Uber ride for this 10 mile trip. It is possible to make it there using public transportation, but involves two trains, a bus and two walks.  So if you are still determined to save the earth, walk to the Western stop on the Blue line and get on the train headed towards Forest Park. Transfer at  Clark & Lake for the Pink Line heading toward 54th & Cermak.  Get off at the end of the line at 54th & Cermak and transfer to the Pace bus #304.  Get off the Pace bus at 31 stand 1st Ave. and walk 0.2 miles west to the Zoo Entrance.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on 90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Take the I-290 W exit 51H-I to West Suburbs/Chicago Loop—go 9.7 miles.  Take exit 20 to 1st Ave., and then turn left at S 1st Ave. Continue on 1st Ave.  Turn right at Ridgewood then quickly bear right at Washington Ave.  Finally, turn right at Golf Rd and go 0.2 miles to the entrance.

Downtown (The Loop)

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park (away from O’Hare) and get off at any stop between Clark and LaSalle.

Driving: Drive east on Webster and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Travel on the expressway 3.4 miles. Downtown exits start at Ohio St. (River North, Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile), and east bound exits are Washington (100N), Monroe (100S), Jackson (300S), and Congress (500S). I-290 Eisenhower East changes into Congress Street.

Parking: There are parking garages all over downtown. Metered street parking in the Loop is extremely hard to find and expensive — $2.00 every 15 minutes and 2hr maximum time you can park. North of the Loop around the Michigan Ave / Magnificent Mile area street parking is also very tough east of Michigan and west of Michigan is a little better.

Field Museum of Natural History

1400 S Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL
312.922.9410
fieldmuseum.org

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park, and get off at Jackson. Walk one block east to State Street and catch #146 (southbound) Bus (or the #130 Museum Campus bus mid-May through Labor day) to the Museum Campus. Get off at the Field Museum.

Driving: Drive east on Webster and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Travel on the expressway for 3.4 miles. Exit at Congress (I-290 Eisenhower East changes into Congress). Follow Congress until it dead ends at Columbus (Buckingham Fountain). Take a right on Columbus and it will merge into Lake Shore Drive. Take Lake Shore Drive (US-41) South past Grant Park. Continue south until the 18th street Exit. Turn left on 18th street and continue as it bends left, becoming Museum Campus Drive.

Parking:   www.fieldmuseum.org/visit/parking

All Museum Campus parking is owned, controlled, and priced by the Chicago Park District. It is managed by Standard Parking. Rates and hours are subject to change without notice. Rates are typically higher during sporting or other entertainment events.

At times, the Museum Campus is host to a variety of concerts, sporting events, and other entertainment and special events, which can affect traffic and parking. For current parking rates, visit Soldier Field Parking. Check the Soldier Fieldand at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island schedules for more information.

Designated accessible parking is available in every lot.

The Soldier Field North Garage is open from 5am to 5pm daily, and is accessible via the main entrance on Museum Campus Drive. Parked cars can always leave after closing hours, but overnight parking is not allowed.

Daily parking rates are $19 for the first 4 hours, or $22 for up to 12 hours. Parking rates and hours in all lots are subject to change without notice.

The East Museum lot is located on the east side of The Field Museum. This lot is open from 9am – 3pm daily, and is accessible via the main entrance on Museum Campus Drive.

Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District

951 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL
708.848.1976
wrightplus.org 

Public Transportation: Walk to the Western stop on the Blue line and get on the train headed towards Forest Park.  Get off at Clark and transfer to a Green Line train heading towards Harlem/Lake.  Get off at Oak Park, the second from the last stop.  Walk north on Oak Park Ave. until you reach Chicago Ave.  Take a left (west) on Chicago and walk to 951 Chicago Ave.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on 90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway).  Take the I-290 West exit 51H-I to West Suburbs. Then take the IL-43 exit 21B. Turn right at Harlem Ave / South Harlem Ave. Continue on North Harlem. Turn right at Chicago Ave., and then turn right at Forest Ave.

Garfield Park Conservatory

300 N. Central Park Avenue Chicago, IL
312.746.5100
garfield-conservatory.org/
A free conservatory adjacent to Garfield Park that boasts 6 greenhouses and a variety of special events, classes, and workshops.

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park and transfer to the Green Line towards Harlem, and exit at the Conservatory station.

Driving: Head south on Leavitt and turn right onto Armitage Ave.  Turn left onto Western and head south until you hit Chicago Ave, about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto W. Chicago Ave and head another 1.5 miles before turning left onto N Central Park Ave.  Stay on Central Park Ave, and the Conservatory will be on the right.

Guaranteed Rate Field

Home of the 2005 WORLD CHAMPION Chicago White Sox
333 West 35th St. Chicago, IL
312.674.1000
chicago.whitesox.mlb.com

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward 54th/Cermak Forest Park (away from O’Hare) and get off at Washington. Transfer to the Red Line (southbound) 95th/Dan Ryan train to Sox-35th St. station. Walk west one block to U.S. Cellular Field.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on the I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Exit at 35th St. and follow traffic cop’s directions to parking.

Grant Park

337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL
312.742.7648
chicagoparkdistrict.com
This is where all the downtown festivals are held. Many other events take place here, including Summer Movies on Tuesday nights (see Millennium Park Info).

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park and get off at Washington, walk three blocks east to Michigan Ave.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Continue on the expressway for 3.4 miles, then exit at Ohio St. Follow Ohio St. about 1 mile to Michigan Ave. Turn right on Michigan Ave and go 3/4 of a mile, and you will find the park on the left (east) side of the street starting at the corner of Michigan & Randolph. I recommend parking in the Grant Park parking garage, which is easily accessible from the center of Michigan Ave.

Lincoln Park Zoo

2200 N. Cannon Drive Chicago, IL
312.742.2000
lpzoo.org
A free zoo open daily from 10-4:30 pm.

Public Transportation: Take the Armitage bus (73) east (towards the lake) and get off at Clark and Wisconsin.  Once off the bus head southeast on Clark St and look for signs.  The zoo is located in the park.

Driving: Head east on Webster Ave. to Damen Ave.  Take a left onto Damen until you reach Fullerton Ave. Take a right onto Fullerton and follow it east until you reach Lincoln Park. Turn right onto N Cannon Drive, and the zoo will be on your right. Parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood or in a pay-lot.

The Loop (Downtown)

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park (away from O’Hare) and get off at any stop between Clark and LaSalle.

Driving: Drive east on Webster and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Travel on the Expressway for 3.4 miles. Downtown exits start at Ohio St. (River North, Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile), and East Bound exits are Washington (100N), Monroe (100S), Jackson (300S), and Congress (500S) 290 Eisenhower East changes into Congress street.

Parking: There are parking garages all over downtown. Metered street parking in the Loop is extremely hard to find and expensive — $2.00 every 15 minutes and 2hr maximum time you can park. North of the Loop around the Michigan Ave / Magnificent Mile area street parking is also very tough east of Michigan and west of Michigan is a little better

Magnificent Mile

312.409.5560
themagnificentmile.com 
Spans Michigan Ave. between the Chicago River (~400 North) and Oak Street (1000 north). Oak Street, between Michigan Ave and Rush St., is Chicago’s Rodeo Dr.

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line to downtown and get off at Washington, walk three blocks east to Michigan Ave. and turn left. The Magnificent Mile officially starts four blocks north once you cross the Chicago River. You can also take the Blue Line to Clark and transfer onto the Red Line, then take the Red Line going north toward Howard, getting off at either Grand or Chicago. From either Red Line stop you walk east towards Lake Michigan to get to Michigan Ave (the Magnificent Mile).

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Continue on the expressway for 3.4 miles, then exit at Ohio St. Follow Ohio St. about 1 mile to Michigan Ave. You will be in the middle of the Magnificent Mile.

Parking: Most of the parking garages are also west of Michigan Ave. Parking is usually $15 minimum to as much as $45 for a few hours. You might find metered street parking to the west, but it is extremely difficult to find any metered street parking east of Michigan Ave.  Metered parking is $2.00 every 15 minutes, maximum 2 hours (not a typo – $16.00 to park two hours at a downtown meter.

McCormick Place

2301 S Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL
312.791.6300
mccormickplace.com

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line towards Forest Park. Get off at Clark/Lake and transfer to the Green Line toward Cottage Grove. Get off the Cermark-McCormick stop and walk 4 blocks east.

Parking: There are two main parking lots on the McCormick Place campus. Both are in close proximity and walking distance to the convention complex. Events in Lakeside Center and Arie Crown Theater designate Lot C as the primary parking location, while events in the North and South Buildings designate Lot A garage as the primary parking location. Lot C is an underground garage with 1,900 parking spaces and is located on Ft. Dearborn Drive, adjacent to the Lakeside Center. Lot A is a six level garage with an adjacent surface lot and is located directly across from the Grand Concourse/Gate 4. There are covered walkways from Lot A leading directly into McCormick Place and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel.

Driving:
LOT A: Travel east on Webster and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Travel about 6 miles and exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) and Lake Shore Drive. Exit at Martin L. King Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A.
LOT C: Go east on Webster and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy). Go about 6 miles and exit I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) and Lake Shore Drive and follow signs onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.

Millennium Park

222 N Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL
312.861.9503
millenniumpark.org

In addition to being Chicago’s pride & joy, in the summertime the park hosts Tuesday movie night, as well as music and other events. Cityofchicago.org for events & schedules.

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line to towards Forest Park and get off at Washington. Walk three blocks east to Michigan Ave.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Continue on the expressway for 3.4 miles, then exit at Ohio St. Follow Ohio St. about 1 mile to Michigan Ave. Turn right on Michigan Ave. and go 3/4 of a mile and you will find the park on the left side (east) of the street starting at the corner of Michigan & Randolph. I recommend parking in the Millennium Park parking garage, which is easily accessible from the center of Michigan Ave.

Morton Arboretum

4100 Rte 53, Lisle, IL
630.968.0074
mortonarb.org

Open year-round, the arboretum is made up of gardens of various types and collections of trees from specific taxonomical and geographical areas.  Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $9 for children under 2-17.  Every Wednesday features discounted admission of $9/$8/and $6 respectively.

Driving: Head east on Webster Ave and merge onto I-90 E/I-94 E.  Take exit 51H for I-290 West toward Eisenhower Expy/West Suburbs. Follow I-290 West for 13 miles and stay to the left for  I-88 West (signs for S Tollway/Aurora/I-294/W Tollway/Indiana). Stay on I-88 for 10 miles and take the IL-53 exit, turn right onto IL-53 and the Arboretum is about a mile away.

Museum of Science & Industry

57th Street and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL
773.684.1414
msichicago.org

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park  and get off at Washington. Walk one block east (you can do this underground by following the signs to the Red Line and then exit upstairs to State St.). From State Street in downtown Chicago, there are several ways to reach the Museum by bus.
• Take the #10 Museum of Science and Industry bus which runs every day during the summer and weekends-only the rest of the year.
• Take the #2 Hyde Park Express south to 57th and Stony Island and walk 1 block east to the Museum.
• Take the #6 Jackson Park Express bus south to 56th Street and walk 1 block south to the Museum.
• Take the #28 Stony Island Express south to 56th and Hyde Park Boulevard and walk 1 block south to the Museum.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Exit at the Stevenson/Lake Shore Drive exit and stay to the left. Follow the signs to Lake Shore Drive. Head south on Lake Shore Drive and turn right onto 57th Street. Get in the left lane and follow 57th Street around to the Museum’s west side. Turn left to enter the Museum’s underground garage.

Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave. Chicago, IL
312.595.7437
navypier.com

Public Transportation Option 1:  Take the Blue line toward Forest Part and exit at Chicago Ave and catch the eastbound Chicago Ave bus (#66) right to Navy Pier.

Public Transportation Option 2: (If you also want to walk around downtown a little bit)  Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park and exit at Washington. Walk one block east. At State Street catch the #29 Bus (north) or seasonally you may be able to catch a Navy Pier Free Trolley Service. They are sometimes crowded, and very spotty service. chicagoonthecheap.com/free-chicago-trolleys/

Keep in mind that if your taking the Blue Line downtown, the extra ride on the #29 is only .25 cents. Any addition ride on a train or bus is only .25 cents for two hours from when you first got on.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (the Kennedy Expressway). Exit at Ohio St., then turn right (south) on Orleans to Illinois Street and turn left (east) and continue east on Illinois.

Parking:   navypier.org/visit/getting-here/parking-valet/
There is parking in Navy Pier, but it will sometimes fill up on busy days.  Best to reserve a spot before you go.

Oriental Institute Museum

1155 East 58th Street Chicago, IL
773.702.9514
oi.uchicago.edu/museum

Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday noon – 6pm.  A museum of Ancient Near Eastern art, history and culture with an impressive collection from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Nubia, and Persia, with guided tours led by trained docents.  Suggested donation of $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Public Transportation: Via the METRA train from downtown: From the Randolph Street Station, at Randolph Street and Michigan Ave., take the Metra Electric (ME) train south to the 57th Street stop.  Exit the station, turn right, and walk west on 57th Street for 5 blocks to Woodlawn Avenue.  Turn left, and walk one block south to 58th Street.  Turn right, and walk one block west to University Avenue.  The institute is on the southeast corner, 1155 East 58th Street.

Taking the CTA bus: Get on the Blue Line el towards downtown, and exit at Jackson.  Catch the Jackson Park Express CTA bus (#6) on State Street south to 57th Street.  Exit the bus at 57th Street, adjacent to the Museum of Science and Industry.  Walk west on 57th Street for nine blocks to University Avenue.  Turn left, and walk one block to 58th Street.  The Institute is on the southeast corner.

Taking the CTA Train:  Head downtown on the Blue line, and exit at any stop facilitating a transfer to the Red line.  Take the Red line south to Garfield Blvd. (55th Street).  Take the Garfield Blvd. bus east (approximately 10 minutes) through Washington Park into Hyde Park.  Get off the bus at university Avenue, and walk three blocks south to 58th Street.  The Institute is on the southeast corner.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (the Kennedy Expressway). Continue through downtown to the Garfield Blvd. (55th Street) exit.  Drive east on Garfield Blvd. through Washington Park, where Garfield Blvd. Becomes 55th Street.  Continue east along 55th to Woodlawn Avenue, and turn right.  Drive south on Woodlawn Avenue to 58th Street, and turn right. Continue one block to 1155 East 58th Street (left side of street), at University Avenue.  Street parking can prove difficult, and it is suggested that you use the 3-story Public Parking garage on 55th Street (Garfield Blvd.) at Ellis Ave. (stop light). This garage is free on weekends (parking costs run from 8am to 4pm weekdays).

Shedd Aquarium

1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL
312.939.2438
sheddaquarium.org

Public Transportation option 1: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park  and get off at the Washington stop. Exit the station and you will be on the corner of Washington and Dearborn. Transfer to the southbound #14 Jeffery Express bus on the corner of Washington and Dearborn and get off at the Museum Campus Bus Stop (11th & Columbus Drive). Shedd will be visible from the stop–it is a large white stone building with columns right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Walk the 0.3 miles to the aquarium from the bus stop.

  Public Transportation Option #2. Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park and get off at Jackson. Walk one block East (you can do this underground by following the signs to the Red Line and then exit upstairs to State St.) and catch #146 Bus (or the #130 Museum Campus bus mid-May through Labor day) to the Field Museum.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Continue on the expressway and exit #51H-I, the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway/Congress Pkwy.  East. After the Eisenhower becomes W. Congress Pkwy. (about half a mile), take a slight right onto E. Congress Dr. A series of quick turns follows: right onto S. Columbus Dr., left on E. Balbo Dr. Finally, take a right onto S. Lake Shore Dr. and follow the signs for Museum Campus Parking.

Parking: Limited street parking is available on Solidarity Drive. The pay-to-park boxes operate Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. They accept coins and credit cards. Parking costs $2 an hour with a 10-hour maximum. The Museum Campus also has several lots where you can park. Check here for more information about guest parking.

Soldier Field

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL
312.235.7000
chicagobears.com

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line to downtown, and get off at Jackson. Walk one block east to State Street and catch #146 (southbound) Bus to the Museum Campus.

On Chicago Bears game day you can get off at Jackson and walk one block north to Randolph and then walk east past Michigan Ave. to the Millennium Park Garage and catch the free shuttle to Soldier Field.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (The Kennedy Expressway). Exit at Congress (I-290 Eisenhower East changes into Congress). Follow Congress until it dead-ends at Columbus (Buckingham Fountain). Take a right on Columbus and it will merge into Lake Shore Drive. Take Lake Shore Drive (US-41) south past Grant Park. Continue south until the 18th street exit. Turn left on 18th street and continue as it bends left, becoming Museum Campus Drive. Drop-offs are NOT allowed on game day.

Parking: Please call the Standard Parking Customer Service Hotline at (312) 583-9153 or visit ChicagoBears.com, soldierfield.net or soldierfieldparking.com for additional information. Fans are strongly encouraged to park in the East Monroe Street or Millennium Park Garages and utilize the free stadium shuttle. Free shuttles begin running from these garages four hours prior to kickoff. The shuttle is accessible from street level at upper Randolph Street, and the drop-off is at 18th Street. After the game, shuttles will be stationed at 18th Street to return fans to the East Monroe Street and Millennium Park Garages. The shuttle ride is approximately 10 minutes. Due to excessive crowds following the game, fans taking the shuttle may experience minor delays. There are also a limited number of free shuttles for the 31st Street McCormick Place Lot to and from 18th Street. We ask that our patrons be respectful of the neighborhood surrounding Soldier Field. Most of the area is residential “zone” parking and is subject to citation. Tailgating is allowed on all surface lots and on the upper level of the Waldron Deck. Drop-off and pick-up on the Museum Campus roadways is prohibited.

United Center

1901 W Madison St. Chicago, IL
312.455.4500
unitedcenter.com

Public Transportation: Walk straight out the door down Webster Ave. to Damen Ave. and catch the southbound #50 Damen Ave. bus about 3 miles to The United Center. Beware that the Damen Ave. bus does not run after about 11pm.

Driving: Travel east on Webster St. and get on I-90/94 East (the Kennedy Expressway). Exit at Madison Ave. (west) and continue about one mile. The United Center will be on your left. You can also drive straight south on Damen Ave. for about three miles and it will be on your left.

Wrigley Field

Home of the 2016 WORLD CHAMPION Cubs
1060 W Addison St. Chicago, IL
773.404.2827
chicago.cubs.mlb.com

Uber / Lyft / Taxi: A good option for the 3.2 miles over to Wrigley Field. $10-$15 depending on traffic.

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line toward Forest Park (away from O’Hare) and get off at Jackson. Transfer to the Red Line (Northbound) to Howard and get off at Addison. Wrigley is visible from the “L” stop.  You can also walk up to Fullerton Ave bus eastbound to the Red Line toward Howard and get off at Addison. Wrigley is visible from the “L” stop.

Driving: Not recommended due to parking issues. Drive east on Webster St. and take a left on Damen Ave. Drive about 2 miles to Addsion and take a right. Drive another 1.5 miles and Wrigley will be visible on your left, at the corner of Clark and Addison.

Parking: There is no official parking lot AND NO STREET PARKING around Wriggly Field during games & events. Private home’s offer parking and you might consider the on-line parking services such as spothero.com.

Shuttle Bus: You can drive to Addison & Western, park in the designated lot and take a free shuttle to the game (only available on night & weekend games, does not include Friday afternoon games).

The Nook Daycare
2151 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
872.802.3833
nookdaycare.com

Purple Monkey Playroom 
2040 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL
773.772.8411
purplemonkeyplayroom.com

Children’s Learning Place
1681 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.292.6000
childrenslearningplace.com

The Color Wheel Studio
2034 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.661.1743
Kids fine art classes.
thecolorwheelstudio.com

Sew Crafty Studio
2340 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL
773.698.8071
sewcraftystudio.com

New Einsteins Academy
1858 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.489.0900
neweinsteins.com

Easel Art Studio
1911 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.360.1720
Art studio for kids
easelartstudio.com

Bucktown Academy
1903 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.666.5788
bucktownacademy.com

Bucktown Music
1890 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.904.7426
Music lessons
bucktownmusic.com

The Kids’ Table
2337 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.235.2665
kids-table.com

The Gardner School
1612 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.661.0151
thegardnerschool.com

My Corner Playroom
2121 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL
773.388.2121
Open Play, Kid’s Camp, Day School, Music, Arts & Crafts, Private Party.

Chicago Teacher Store
1855 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.252.8200
chicagoteacherstore.net

Green Bean Preschool
2214 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
773.360.1941
greenbeandayschool.com

A Fairytale Ballet
2243 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.606.0318
afairytaleballet.com

Webster Place Theater
1471 W. Webster St. Chicago, IL
773.348.0137
Multiplex featuring mainstream movies, luxury reclining seats and now serving beer & wine. It’s about a mile east on Webster.
regmovies.com 

City North 14 Cinemas
2600 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
773.342.1768
Western Ave and the Kennedy Expressway.
Multiplex with lots of arcade type entertainment in the lobby. They show really mainstream movies. About 3/4 of a mile north on Western Ave.
regmovies.com 

The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave.  (773) 342-5555
Reasonable prices, and a good mix of mainstream and independent films. A refurbished, vintage theatre with a full bar and lounge.

Facets Cinemateque
1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL
773.281.2166
Alternative/off beat. Very limited showings. 1 mile away.
facets.org

www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Holstein Park
Beautiful old field house, public swimming pool, softball fields, and many activities. Senior Citizens Park across the street with small area for picnics, etc. Home to the annual Bucktown Art Fest.

Wicker Park
Small little park one block south of Damen/Milwaukee/North intersection.

Humboldt Park
1 1/2 miles southwest. Beautiful large park with old field houses, swimming ponds, biking and jogging trails, tennis courts and much more.

Lincoln Park/Lincoln Park Zoo
A free zoo and park located right by the lake in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood just south Fullerton and Lake Shore Drive. Straight out the door 3 miles on Webster Street.

Garfield Park Conservatory
A beautiful,  free conservatory with six greenhouses and frequent special events, classes and workshops.  Located right by Garfield Park at W Lake St. and Conservatory Dr., easily accessible by the green line el.

www.HotTix.org

The Den Theatre
1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.398.7028
thedentheatre.com

Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 278-1500
Since its founding in 1990 Chopin Theatre’s purpose has been to support, present and produce multi-cultural avante garde theatre, literary, film, visual and performance art. During its 17 year history it has had approximately 7000 presentations (5000 theatrical, 1000 film, 800 poetry evenings and over 100 music events) across its two stages. Its main presenters have included Chicago Filmmakers, Guild Complex, Young Chicago Authors, Collaboraction Theater, Roadworks Productions as well as the Hypocrites, Signal Theatre, Teatro Vista and Uma Productions.
chopintheatre.com

Chicago Actors’ Studio
2040 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 645-0222
Classes for theater acting, scene study, on-camera, auditioning, voice training and more
chicagoactorsstudio.net

Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 384-0494
trapdoortheatre.com

Chicago Greeter
77 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL
312.744.8000
chicagogreeter.com
Hire your own personal tour guide to Chicago. City-wise locals volunteer to share their knowledge and love of the city through visits on foot and public transportation.  Enjoy the local points of interest on these two to four hour visits as well as some of the Greeters’ favorite spots.

Bizarre Bucktown walking tour
773-435-0097
bizarrebucktown.com
Interesting walking tour of Bucktown pointing not only the bizarre, but the interesting. They also do a Wicker Park walking tour.

Bobby’s Bike Hike
806 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL
312.933.2980
bobbysbikehike.com
Received this rave review: “A must-do for everyone, whether tourist or native! Our guide was very informative and personable- he made me feel very comfortable on the bike even though I hadn’t ridden in years. Our whole group had a blast- this tour was definitely the highlight of my trip. I can’t wait to get back and try the night tour. The ride was very comfortable and enjoyable for all experience levels. Don’t leave Chicago without doing this tour!” One of the “Top 5 things to do in Chicago” according to MSN and CitySearch.com

Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours
312.922.3432
caf.architecture.org
Thanks to their trained volunteer docents, our tours are the real deal–narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts, not by just-another-day-at-the-office guides. Reservations are strongly recommended for boat and bus tours on busy weekends. For walking and bike tours, arrive at the specified meeting place, at or just before, the stated time and look for a docent with a CAF tag or pin. Groups of ten or more cannot join public walking tours without prior approval from the Tour Department. No reservations necessary for walking tours. All tours operate rain or shine. Any two different standard walking tours may be purchased for a discount. (Two tours for $24; seniors and students $20 with valid ID).”

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL
708.848.1976
wrightplus.org
Take a walk through the residence of Chicago’s famous, groundbreaking architect.

Chicago Food Planet Food Tours
chicagofoodplanet.com
Includes a Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour.

Chicago Detours
312.350.1131
chicagodetours.com
Interesting guided walking tours, such as a historic bar tour and Jazz music tour.

Chicago Line Cruises
435 E Illinois St. Chicago, IL
312.527.1977
chicagoline.com
Architectural River Cruise, Historical Cruise, Private Charters.

Various restaurants in the neighborhood such as Rio’s & Lazso’s sometime have live music on certain nights. 

The Salt Shed
1357 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
(708) 967-2168
A neighborhood indoor/outdoor music venue alongside the riverfront.

https://www.saltshedchicago.com

The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-5471
A neighborhood artsy music bar.  Never a cover charge.
gallerycabaret.com

Subterranean Cabaret & Lounge
2011 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 278-6600
Ultra-lounge occupying 3 floors of a 110-year-old building. It has a swanky atmosphere with live music and bar food.
subt.net

Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 570-4000
New music venue in town.
concordmusichall.com

Nick’s Beer Garden
1516 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-1155
Small live music venue with a great urban beer garden. Live music on Friday & Saturdays. Open until 4am.
nicksbeergarden.com

Davenport’s
1383 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
(773) 278-1830
Piano Bar and Cabaret. In the Cabaret Room, reservations for all performances are strongly encouraged and a two-drink minimum is in effect. By sharing an evening at Davenport’s, you support cabaret artists and artistry in Chicago and across the country.
davenportspianobar.com

Empty Bottle 
1035 N. Western Ave Chicago, IL
773.276.3600 alternative rock

Royal Grocer & Co.
2118 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 904-7805
In the former Red Door space, offering seasonal ingredients and French-influenced dishes with a vegetable-focused menu.

Gin Sen
2062 N. Damen Ave.  Chicago, IL
773.661-1050
Asian noodle shop

Coast Sushi Bar
2045 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 235-5775
We’ve eaten there on many occasions and the food and ambiance is always wonderful. Great reviews from all of the guests that we send there as well. Try the white dragon roll, it’s a house favorite.
coastsushibar.com

Del Carmen
2032 N. Damen Ave.  Chicago, IL
Mexican street food

Nick’s Pit Stop
2023 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.342.9736
Great grilled Chicken. BYOB

Shawarma Inn
2011 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 235.7777
Middle Eastern

My Pie Pizza and Li’L Guys Deli
2010 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 394-6900
Great sandwiches, salads and the best pan pizza in the neighborhood. Run by the son of the original owner of the My Pie pizza chain.

Boco Loca Taqueria
2009 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 799-8688

Pompette
1960 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 799-8072
Restaurant & Wine Bar Great food and great crafted cocktails also.

Le Bouchon
1958 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 862-6600
Country French (Provencal). A jewel of a restaurant. Small and almost always full, this place received great reviews since it opened. I love the roasted duck!
lebouchonofchicago.com

Claudia
1952 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 697-9486
Upscale restaurant featuring 10-course tasting menus

George’s Hot Dog
1876 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-4034
The neighborhood hotdog joint. I love their sign: “Eat in or take your dog for a walk”
10-8 Monday – Saturday

Sarpino’s Pizza
1852 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 276-7777
A mostly order-out pizza joint with a few seating options inside. Open till 4am Sunday – Thursday and 5am Friday & Saturday

En Hakkore Bibimbap & Taco
1840 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
A Korean Bibimbap & Taco place. Take-out and delivery for now

Club Lucky
1824 W. Wabansia Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-2300
Popular and comfortable Italian place. Excellent grilled calamari, lamb chops, and many other great dishes. Also boasts a nice bar that is ideal for events.
clubluckychicago.com

Chipotle
1733 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
Open 11am to 10pm daily. Mexican fast food on the upscale side. I have always liked their food.
chipotle.com

The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 342-3200
Deli/Takeout/Grocer. Great sandwiches, very elaborate selection of sides & salads (some organic options).
goddessandgrocer.com

bartaco
1635 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(708) 740-8226
Tacos, not tacos & rice bowls

Potbelly
1625 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 772-5501
Toasted sandwiches served inside an old firehouse. Try “The Wreck” with everything on it. A lot of people love this place.
potbelly.com

Dimo’s Pizza
1615 N Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.525.4580
dimospizza.com/

Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N. Damen Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.878.8998
ensochicago.com

Flash Taco
1570 N. Damen Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 772-1997
Sun-Thu (10am-4am); Fri-Sat (10am-5am)
Neighborhood taco joint — been around for a while at the Damen/North/Milwaukee intersection. Late night salvation for a lot of hungry over indulgers.

Paulie Gee’s
1566 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 661-6793
Classic pies and more funky pizza creations, offering build your own, delivery and takeout options.
pauliegee.com/restaurant/wicker-park-slice-shop

Stan’s Doughnuts
1560 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 360-7386
Sun-Wed (630am – 9pm); Thus (630am-10pm); Fri-Sat (630am-1030pm)
Gourmet Doughnuts – they now also deliver.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1552 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(872) 829-3681
Mon-Sun (7am-7pm)
Coffee Shop serving pastries & snacks

Blue Line Lounge & Bar
1548 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 395-3700
Dinner only. Right under the Damen Blue Line stop. Beautiful wrap around bar.

Dove’s Luncheonette
1545 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.645-4060
Tex-Mex diner and cocktails

Urban Belly
1542 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.904.8606
Asian Fusion Grub

Big Star
1531 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 235-4039
Upscale Mexican food at casual restaurant prices. Fish tostadas and goat tacos are two of their many recommended items along with cheap beer.

Lou Malnati’s
1520 N. Damen Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.395.2400
Delivery/Take-Out only
Chicago based chain that’s been around since 1971.
loumalnatis.com

Vajra Indian
2039 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 697-4211
https://www.vajrachicago.com

Indian Paradise
2257 W North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773)689-6783
https://indianparadise.us

Rangoli Indian
2421 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 697-7114
chicagorangoli.com

Indian Paradise
2257 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 698-6783

Bon Bon Vietnamese Sandwiches
2333 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 278-5800
A variety of Bahn Mi, Pho, and other Vietnamesse and Korean dishes.
bonbonsandwiches.com 

Thai Lagoon
2322 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-5747
thai-lagoon.com

Handlebar Bar & Grill
2311 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 384-9546
Interesting mixture of vegetarian (with some fish dishes), pub, and bicycle bar (free bike parking).
handlebarchicago.com

Cebu
2211 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 799-8650
Filipino

Sultan Market
2057 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 235-3072
Excellant Middle-Eastern food served quickly via a deli-style steam table & salad bar with many grilled vegetarian options.
chicagofalafel.com

5411 Empanadas
2045 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 276-8344
5411empanadas.com

Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(312) 342-1909
A Butcher Shop, Bar, and Restaurant.
chopshopchi.com

Tapsters
2027 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
Chicago’s first pour/mix-your-own-beer bar and restaurant.

Estelle’s
2013 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 782-0450
Classic neighborhood bar & restaurant
estelleschicago.com

Cafe Roby
2018 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 782-0450
On the ground floor of The Roby, a new and hip hotel in Wicker Park (although many people still say Ray’s Bucktown Bed & Breakfast is still the coolest and best valued place to stay in the area.)
reservations

Bro Bagel
1931 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 276-2243
brobagel.com

Piece
1927 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 772-4422
Pizzeria/Brewery. Large open space that includes a micro-brewery (several styles of beer), pizzeria (with really good thin crust pizza) and large screen TV’s — a sports bar feel.
piecechicago.com

Beard Papa’s
1924 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 904.7280
Fresh & natural cream puffs

Salt
1924 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 904.7280
Burgers and fries

IDOF – I Dream of Falafel 
1920 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(312) 786-5929

Cooking Fools
1916 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 276-5565
Upscale Take-out/Catering/cooking school. The best-looking food in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area, and I am sure just as tasty. Very modern décor.
cookingfools.net

Paradise Park
1913 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 687-9117
Pizzeria with great patio out front (not to mention camping trailers)

Amaru
1904 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 687-9790
Latin American and Caribbean

Boxcar Betty
1856 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 360.1948
Gourmet fried chicken sandwiches

The Pasta Bowl
1852 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
pastabowl.com

Eli’s Ark
1843 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.687.9072
Gelato

Etta
1840 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(312) 757-4444
ettarestaurant.com
Great new American fare restaurant

Taquizo
1835 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 289-4991
Upscale Mexican.

Lucia’s Deli
1825 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 292-9700
A true Italian deli & Italian restaurant. Great Italian deli fare along with separate area for dining in and good reviews on their dinner.
luciaschicago.com

Jet’s Pizza
1811 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 904-8283
Jetspizza.com
Delivery and on-line ordering

Thee Asian
1811 W. North Ave Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 252-2218
theeasianrestaurant.com

Gallery Café
1760 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 252-8228
Coffee shop with art and great sandwiches
gallerycafechicago.com 

Uni Sushi
1752 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.276.9899
unisushichicago.com

Helfelds’s
1750 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL

The Windy Kitty Cat Cafe
1746 W. North Ave
windykittychicago.com

The Delta
1745 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
Mississippi tamales (cornmeal instead of masa) and Southern fare

@North Bar
1637 W. North Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
(773) 697-3563
liveatnorthbar.com

Tarboush Mediterranean Grill
1608 W. North Ave.  Wicker Park Chicago, IL 
(773) 770-3599
tarboushgrill.com

The Hat
1604 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 342-5000
thehatchicago.com

Hollywood Grille
1601 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 395-1818
24 hour Retro/Deco diner. Basic diner grub, with breakfast served anytime.
hollywood-grill.com

Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins

1651 N. Western Ave. 773.278.0215


Fresa
1722 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL

Ava’s Italian ice
1814 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
Smoothies & Juices Vegan Raw Natural Desserts

Le Café Station Grill
1889 N. Winnebago Ave. (773) 697.4644
Dine-in, Carryout, or Delivery.  New upscale little café restaurant connected to the Western “EL” station.

Sweet Rice
1904 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL (773) 661-2743
Mixed Asian menu of Thai, Korean & Japanese fare BYOB

McDonald’s
Western/Milwaukee

Little Lazo’s Latin Café
1961 N. Western Ave (773
Cuban, Mexican & other Latin comfort foods

Arturo’s
2001 N. Western Ave. (773) 772-4944
Mexican. Been around for many years, some people have said this is their favorite place.

Marcus Estilo Nayarit
2009 N. Western Ave.
Mexican seafood

Mammoth Poke
2035 N. Western Ave. (312) 516-2456

The Art of Chicken
2041 N Western Ave.   773.661-2774
Open again after long shut down. Counter-service spot for flame-boiled grilled chicken and sides including “disco fries”. 

Las Asadas
2045 N. Western Ave. (773) 235-5538
One of five in the Chicago area. Serves a fine basic taco.

John’s Pizzeria Ristorante & Lounge
2104 N. Western Ave. (773) 384-1755
A family restaurant that has been in the neighborhood since 1957. Delivers great thin-crust pizza till Midnight Sun-Thurs and till 1am Friday & Saturday.

Brasil Legal Cafe
2161 N. Western Ave. (773) 772-6650
Unassuming market & café offering traditional Brazilian food

Fresh Market Place
2134 N. Western Ave. (773) 904-3000
Inside this great neighborhood grocery store is a take-out restaurant and great to-go items.

Birrieria Estilo Jalisco
2230 N. Western Ave. (773) 252-8425Birrieria translates to “Goatery”, serving goat dishes and a few other basic Mexican dishes.  Get a whole goat (serves 40) for $200.

Taqueria Chingon
2234 N. Western Ave. 773.687.9408
Upscale new taqueria with a variety of tasty options

Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
2235 N. Western Ave. (773) 235-8807
Mexican with vegan and vegetarian options!

Allez Cafe
2239 N. Western Ave.
Opened by former Alinea and Blackbird cook Jason Melamed along with Andrew Silaghi offers a full espresso menu and other coffee drinks, handmade pastries, breakfast sandwiches and a rotating list of food options made in the Ambrosia kitchen. They also plan to offer the space to local chefs to host pop-up meals and events.

Sazon Cubano
2252 N. Western Ave. (773) 252-4747

Chef Special
2165 N. Western Ave. (773) 666-5143 

Buzzing craft cocktail bar with a menu of upscaled Chinese favorites. Our staff’s favorite restaurant — could be because it’s our manager Ashlee’s husband’s restaurant but most likely because it is really good food!

The Fullerton
2400 W. Fullerton Ave. (773) 384-5500
Clean diner with cheap breakfast. Good basic breakfasts and lunches.  Open for dinner.

Estrella Negra
2346 W. Fullerton Chicago, IL (773) 227-5993
Upscale Mexican restaurant with funky décor, great food and fun atmosphere.

Wonder Chop
2418 W. Fullerton  Chicago, IL (773) 384-6499
A nice Chinese take-out & delivery.

Owen & Engine
2700 N. Western Ave.  (773) 235-2930
A British pub with well reviewed food and an impressive beer list.
www.owenandengine.com

From North to South

Lula Cafe
2537 N. Kedzie Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 489.9554
Neighborhood favorite – keeps getting better every year!

Big Kids
2545 N. Kedzie Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 687.8385
Substantial sandwiches, wraps & snacks served in a laid-back restaurant with a patio.

Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 661.2485
Upscale cocktails and gourmet gastropub fare are served in this chic, antique-accented space.

The Duplex
3137 W Logan Blvd  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 697.4153
Upscale restaurant with rotating chefs and menus.

Longman & Eagle
2657 N. Kedzie Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 276.7110
Great upscale food.

Same Day Cafe
2651 N. Kedzie Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 342-7040
Old-school fare, like grilled cheese & root beer floats

Azycar Tapas
2647 N. Kedzie Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 486.6464

El Cid
2645 N. Kedzie Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 395-0505.8385

Reno Chicago
2607 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 697.4234
Pizza

Webster Wine Bar
2601 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 292-9463
Wine of course and small plates.

Andros Taverna
2542 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 365.1900
The city’s best new Greek Restaurant

The Crab Pad
2529 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 360.8332
BYOB

KFire Korean BBQ
2528 N. Milwaukee Ave Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 572-0323

BiXi Beer
2515 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 904-7368
From the folks that brought you Owen & Engine, comes this new Asian fusion restaurant – late night”speakeasy noodle bar” coming soon.

Sweet Green
2500 N. Milwaukee Ave
Locavore-friendly counter-serve chain specializing in organic salads & bowls.

Big Wig
2490 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Tacos & Burritos

Cafe Tola (#4)
2489 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL.
(773) 687-9310
Fast casual Mexican with great Empanadas.  Hours 8-3

Taco Bell Cantina
2432 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Taco Bell serving beer & wine

The Whale Chicago 
2427 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 825-2900

Furios Spoon Ramen Bar
2410 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 770.3559
Ramen done right.

Empororium
2363 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 360.8774
Logan Square location of their popular Wicker Park bar. Tacos on weekends.

Fruit Paradise
2355 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 676-7321

Trike
2339 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 697.4264
Asian Fusion

Three Wheels Noodle
2339 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 360-8288
Thai restaurant getting great reviews
BYOB

Chicago Diner
2333 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 252.3211
Vegan / Vegetarian Logan Square location of famous Halstead street location serving meat free food since 1983. Try their “Ruben Sandwich”!

Revolution Brewery & Pub
2323 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 252.3211
Micro brewery & great food

Cafe Mustashe 
2313 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 687.9063
Coffee & food

Navigator Taproom
2211 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 687-9135
Pour your own wall of beer, wine & cider plus bring-your-own-food

The Boiler Room
2210 N. California Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 276.5625
Pizza & bar

Taqueria Moran
2226 N. California Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 235.2663
Authentic Mexican food

Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
2230 N. California Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 252.1110
Live music, Open Mic Night & Trivia night

Sushi Taku
2283 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 799-8130

Cozy Corner Restaurant
2294 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 276.2215
Diner

Victory Grill
2246 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.697.9745
Upscale / Retro looking diner with hot dogs & burgers

Beautiful Rind
2211 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
Cheese Shop & restaurant space

Innjoy Logan Square
2200 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 697.4576
Bar & Restaurant

Serai
2169 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(872) 206.83680
Malaysian, Asian Fusion, Desserts

Taqueria Los Comales
2148 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 276.0627
Quick service chain throughout Chicagoland

Ramen Wasabi
2101 N. Milwaukee Ave  Logan Square, Chicago, IL
(773) 227.8180
Popular Sushi / Ramen / BYOB

Snakes & Lattes
1965 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(872) 310-3999
Games, food & coffee

Jersy Mikes
1962 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL

Irazu Costa Rican Dining
1865 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-5687
Great Costa Rican food, including Potato Taquitos and Fried Plantains. Small, popular family owned place.
irazuchicago.com

Noisette
1845 N. Oakley Ave Chicago, IL
(773) 486-4769
Inside the Red & White Wines store
silom12chicago.com

Silom 12
1846-8 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489.1212
Tradional Thai in an upscale venue. My new favorite Thai restaurant in the neighborhood.
silom12chicago.com

Ipsento 606
1813 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
New additon to the their current much-loved incrediably wonderful location on 2035 Western Ave. This independant coffee shop roasts all their own coffee and their 606 location has craft beers, cocktails and house-made donuts.
(872) 206-8697
ipsento.com

The StopAlong
1812 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
Great burgers & New York style pizza.
(773) 394-4694

Yolk Test Kitchen
1767 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Known for their breakfast and brunch, but you can also stay for lunch, why not.

Royal Palms Shuffleboard
1750 N. Milwaukee Ave.
New large space with shuffleboards, tropical drinks and a rotating cast of food trucks. DJ’s and occasionally live music.

Small Cheval
1732 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and “shakes/shots/beers”

Wingstop
1637 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 Wicker Park
(773) 235.9464.
wingstop.com

Gracie O’Malley’s – Wicker Park
1635 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 292.2765
Fast casual American food and cocktail bar

Sushi Para
1633 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 252-6828
All-you-can-eat and off the menu ordering.
sushiparachicago.com

Foxtrot
1576 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
773.394.4107
furiousramen.com 

Bloom
1559 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
312.363-3110
Plant based food 100% Vegan & Gluten Free

Taxim
1558 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 252-1558
Greek Tapas. Closed on Tuesdays.
taximchicago.com

Lone Owl Gastropub
1547 N. Milwaukee Ave.] Chicago, IL
773.772.0990
Pub with upscale food

Rumi Middle Eastern Grill
1534 N. Milwaukee Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL
773.666.5119

Insomnia Cookies
1537 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
877.632.6654
Specializes in delivering warm, and delicious cookies.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1509 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.697.7615
Casual, health-conscious chain cafe featuring custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
1482 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
773.270.4150
kizuki.com 

Sweetgreen
1471 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL Wicker Park
773.830.3595
Health food restaurant

Bongo Room
1470 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
Great Breakfasts and lunches, relaxed atmosphere.
thebongoroom.com

En Hokkore Sushi Burrito & Poke Bowl
1467 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
773 278-5959

Taco Bell
1439 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park

Devil Dawgs
1431 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
773.687.9441
devildawgs.com 

Kinton Ramen
1426 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park

Cumin
1414 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 342-1414
Nepalese/Indian. Even if it wasn’t the only Nepalese/Indian restaurant in the neighborhood it would still be my favorite. Every dish is amazing, and even has stuffed nan breads. Amazing noon lunch buffet Tuesday-Sunday. Dinner 5-10 every night.
cumin-chicago.com

Kanela Breakfast Club
1408 N. Milwaukee Ave.  Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 661-1010
kanelabreakfastclub.com

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
1415 N. Wood St. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 360-8320
Despite it’s name, it is a damn fine Cajan restaurant.
inamaetavern.com

Nori Sushi
1393 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 292-9992
A byob sushi bar
norichicago.com

Oilstar Chicago
1385 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 360-8791
Ramen on a whole other level
oiistar.com

Deep Purple
1375 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(312) 241-4727
Acai bowls, smoothies, empanadas

Whisky Business & Fry Bar
1367 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 698-7362
whiskybusinesschicago.com

Cheesie’s Pub & Grub
1365 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 698-7227
specializes in (you guessed it) grilled cheese
cheesies.com

Harold’s Chicken
1361 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 252-2424
This classic south side Chicago chain now in Wicker Park.

Antique Taco
1360 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 687- 8697
Market Mexican fare, drink worthy cocktails, and old antiques
antiquetaco.com

Cracked on Milwaukee
1359 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(312) 989-2247
Breakfast/lunch
Pop-up Old School Texas Barbecue Wed-Sun afternoons and late night Sat & Sun

Shabu Plus Rotary Hotpot
1352 N. Milwaukee Ave
(773) 697-8122
Popular hot pot restaurant that serves food around on a train like delivery to your table

Standard Bar/Grill
1332 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 904-8615
A modern sports bar
standardbarandgrill.com

Haven Lounge
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 397-3830
Cafe and Lounge, part of Den Theater
thedentheatre.com

Komorebi Sushi
1324 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 698.7670
komorebishushi.com

Falafel and Grill
1317 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 292-8888

Angry Crab
1308 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 687-9929
theangrycrabchicago.com

Chengdu Impression
1300 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
Authentic Sichuan cuisine

Cinnaholic
1295 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park

Potbelly
1293 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
773.661.0182
potbelly.com

Iron Age Korean Steak House
1265 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 697.7622

Gorilla Sushi
1238 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 687-9933

Podhalanka
1549 W Division St. Chicago, IL Wicker Park
(773) 486-6655
A great Polish restaurant, old neighborhood favorite.

Dos Urban Cantina
2829 W Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL
Upscale Mexican-inspired dishes with influences from Italy American South and Eastern Europe.
(773) 661-6452

90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
90milescubancafe.com
foodnetwork.com

Zaatar MedGrill
2459 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL

Redhot Ranch
2449 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
Their classic double cheese burger and hand cut fries made Chicago
Tribune’s top 25 Chicago hamburger list. I can confirm that after my Friday night poker game, their standards are still high at 3am! Just one delicious old-school burger!

Sam’s Red Hot’s
One-half block east of Western on Armitage.
Hotdog shack that’s been around for years, but recently changed ownership and spruced the place up.

S&Teaks  
2246 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
New owners Jose and Yari specializing in steaks, but serving a variety of entrees. The steaks get great reviews!

Floyd’s Pub
1944 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 276-6060
Corner of Armitage Ave. & Oakley Ave. Great old Schultz Globe brick work on the front of the building. Bar that serves a decent selection of food until 1am.

Antico
1946 N. Leavitt St. Chicago, IL
(773) 489.4895
Contemporary Italian, closed on Mondays.
anticochicago.com

Red June Coffee Shop
2020 N. Leavitt St. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-2600
6am-3pm daily
Coffees, breakfast, lunch and ice cream. Try Red June’s peach Italian soda!

Jack & Ginger’s
2048 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-6700
A neighborhood sports bar.
jackngingers.com

Rio’s D’Sudamerica
2010 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 276-0170
South American Peruvian food with a nightclub feel. Amazingly great food, with everything from steaks to fish dishes from Peru. Great bar mixing up the best Mojito’s in town!
riosdesudamerica.com

Savannah Luncheonette
1954 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 799-8920
Comfort food

Wendy’s
2312 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL

Mable’s Table
1655 W. Courtland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 904-7433
mablestable.com

Choppers 
1659 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-7800
Hamburger-hotdog-fries joint that’s a cut above the rest.

Phodega
1547 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 687-8187

Schwa Restaurant
1466 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-1466
Very upscale with unusual flare for the taste buds. Call way in advance as they book very quickly.
schwarestaurant.com

Taqueria Guanajuato
1436 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, ILA
A real authenic taqueria inside the grocery store.

Caspian Kabab & Sandwiches
1413 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 666-5767
caspiankabab.com

Mott Street
1401 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 687-9977
Asian Fusion.

Lawn Burgers
1411 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 904-8608

La Pasadita Restaurant
1140 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 278-0384
Won best burrito in town contest years ago. Popular late night place.

Mindy’s Bakery
1623 N. Milwaukee Ave
(773) 489-1747
Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate.

GBD
2039 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
312.401.7065
Pastries and Agege bread (Nigerian style Brioche)
gbdcakes.com

Mariano’s & Whole Foods
Both have great bakeries inside their grocery stores

Baked
2246 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.384.7655
Great tasting American desserts.
getbakedchicago.com

Cook Au Vin
2256 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
773.489.3141
Great French pastries.
cook-au-vin.com

Arturo’s Tacos
2001 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
773.772.4944
Excellent local taco joint that also makes a killer breakfast. 

Yolk Test Kitchen
1767 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
Known for their breakfast and brunch, but you can also stay for lunch, why not.

The Fullerton
2400 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 384-5500
Clean diner with cheap breakfasts. Good simple breakfasts & lunches.

Bongo Room
1470 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-0690
Great breakfasts and lunches. For lunch, try the new twist on a chicken burrito with fresh bean relish and cilantro crema.

Red June Cafe
2020 N. Leavitt St. Chicago, IL
773.227.2600
It’s the closest cafe (out the door and to the right three short blocks). Selling coffee, breakfast, lunch and ice cream. They also have sandwiches, salads and a few tasty treats including their apple crisp.
redjunecafe.com

Map Room
1949 N. Hoyne Ave. Chicago, IL
773.252.7636
Hoyne & Armitage. Very crowed bar at night, during the day it is a much quieter coffee bar. Free WIFI.
maproom.com

Ipsento 606
1813 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
872.206.8697
New branch of the great Ipsento brand. Coffee shop during the day offering homemade doughnuts, with wine & cocktails at night.
ipsento.com

Oromo Cafe 
1912 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL

Dark Matter Coffee
1856 Western Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 698.6086

Starbucks
2101 W.  Armitage  Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 486-4771
starbucks.com

Hugo Tea Space
1816 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
872.802.4499
Traditional tea house.

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea 
1620 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.770.3444
fairgrounds.cafe

Bru
1562 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
872.802.0800
Coffee shop, vegan and vegetarian restaurant.
bruchicago.com

The Wormhole Coffee
1462 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.661.2468
A retro inspired coffee shop complete with it’s own Delorean. Free WiFi and Super Nintendo.
thewormhole.us

Starbucks
1932 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
224.456.1314
starbucks.com

Starbucks
1588 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.862.049
starbucks.com

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee
1560 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.360.7386
stansdonutschicago.com

La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1552 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
872.829.3681
lacolombe.com

Gallery Cafe
1760 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.252.8228
Serving breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
gallerycafechicago.com

Margie’s
1960 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 384-1035
Western Ave. and Armitage Ave. A Chicago classic – all ice cream and candies are homemade. Classic 50’s style ice cream shop with booths and all the goodies your sweet tooth craves.

Red June Coffee Shop
2020 N. Leavitt St. Chicago, IL
(773) 661-2600
6am-3pm daily Coffees, breakfast, lunch and ice cream.

Ava’s Italian Ice 
1814 N. Western

Jeni’s Ice Cream
1505 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
872.802.4668
jenis.com

Elemental Health
2225 W. North Ave Chicago, IL
Acupuncture, core syncronism, structural therapy, massage & herbal therapy. Over 12 years in the neighborhood.
77.252.0555

Core Chiropractic Health
1850 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.486.9692
corechiro.com

Walgreen’s
2001 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 772-2370
walgreens.com

1520 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 929-8340
For prescriptions (773) 929-6968

Target
2656 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-1994
target.com

Braun Drugs
2060 N. Clark Chicago, IL
(773) 549-0634
Small ma & pa type store that is less expensive than Walgreen’s on every item I have checked. Love the small businesses.

Marianos
2112 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 342-6585
A Kroger Co. retail pharmacy.

St. Mary’s Hospital
(Ressurrection Health Care group)
2233 W. Division St. Chicago, IL
312.770-2000
saintsmaryandelizabethmedicalcenter.reshealth.org

Northwestern Medicine Primary Care & Imaging
1776 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
312.926.DOCS (3627)
buckwicker.nm.org

Physicians Immediate Care
1702 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
773.770.4056
physiciansimmediatecare.com

MedSpring Urgent Care
1520 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
312.283.5560
edspring.com

Definition Dance Academy
2525 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
773.270.4246
definitiondance.org

Big City Swing
1850 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
(312) 243-0700

Dance Spa
1890 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.904.7892
dancespasouth.com

Mazi Dance Fitness Centre
1564 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.278.9600
Offers a variety of classes in Ballet, Zumba, Boxjam, etc., for adults and kids.
mazidancefitness.com

My Time Fitness
2117 N Damen Ave.  Chicago, IL
312.878. 8686
my-time-fitness.com

Comfy Fitness
312.373.0727
comfyfitness.com 

Bucktown Fitness Club
2100 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.235.3455
bucktownfitness.com

Bucktown Athletic Club
2040 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
312.850.9490
chicagoathleticclubs.com

Fitness Factory Outlet
2228 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 395-4100
fitnessfactory.com

Midtown Athletic Club
2020 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 235-2300
Fullerton/Damen/Elston.
midtownclubs.com

Orange Theory 
2251 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(312) 757-1644
orangetheoryfitness.com

Dance Spa
1890 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.904.7892
dancespasouth.com 

Shred 415 Fitness Studio
1444 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773-596-9555
shred415.com

Mazi dance fitness centre
1564 N. Damen Ave
(773) 349-2002
A variety of classes in Ballet, Zumba, Boxjam, etc for adults and kids.
mazidancefitness.com

Ladies Workout Express-Bucktown
1722 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 772-0600
Elliptical equipment, 20 station interval circuit training, adjustable hydraulic equipment, sunlight infrared sauna, no plateauing, all ages and fitness levels.
ladiesworkoutexpress.com

Hapkido
2743 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-8300
Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts. Named one of the top 10 schools in the US by the American Tae Kwon Do Federation and National Martial Arts Research Foundation.
hapkido.ws

Frog Temple
1635 W. Courtland #2 Chicago, IL
(773) 489-0890
frogtemple.com

Indoor tennis is available at Midtown Tennis.
midtownclubs.com

Outdoor courts are available all around in every direction. Closest one west is in Humboldt Park– about two blocks South of North Ave. on California Ave. The closest one north is in Hamlin Park at about 3000 N. Damen Ave. and Barry St.

Yoga View
2211 N. Elston
773. 883-9642
yogaview.com

Shiva Shack 
1942 N. Leavitt St.
312. 866.2606
shivashackchicago.com

Zen Garage Yoga
1845 N. Milwaukee
773. 227-7748
zenyogagarage.com

Global Yoga Center
1823 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-1510

Ebb & Flow Yoga
2125 W. North Ave 2nd Floor Chicago, IL
(773) 830-4288
ebandflowyoga.com

PNC Bank
Corner of Armitage Ave. & Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
24 hour ATM
pncbank.com

Fresh Market
2134 N Western Ave 7-9pm
yourfreshmarketplace.com

PNC Bank
Corner of Armitage Ave. & Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
24 hour ATM
pncbank.com

Chase Bank 
1849 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.292.1515
chase.com 

Bank of America
1585 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.342.6335
bankofamerica.com

BMO Harris Bank
2196 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
773.384.8600

Firecat Projects
2019 N Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.249-9486
firecatprojects.org
Great neighborhood gallery showing contemporary artists.

Sideshow Gallery
2219 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
773.276.1300
facebook.com/sideshowgallerychicago

3D4D
1912 N. Damen Ave.
312 724-6335
By Chicago Sculpture International is an experimental artist-run space that nurtures art and artists from a variety of backgrounds in an experimental, multi-use space featuring emerging curatorial projects and contemporary sculptural works

Bucktown Gallery
2207 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
773.270.4189

Tom Robinson Studio / Gallery
2416 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-3144
tomrobinsonartist.com

AdventureLand
Tony Fitzpatrick
1513 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL

DreamBox Gallery
2415 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL

Flat Iron Arts Building
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
312.335.3000

Heaven Gallery
1550 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
heavengallery.com/

Jackson Jungle
1389 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.227.7900
j2gallery.com

David Leonardis Gallery
1346 N. Paulina St. Chicago, IL
312.863.9045
dlg-gallery.com

Galerie Fledermaus
2753 W Fullerton Ave
312-617-8711
galeriefledermaus.com

Decibel
1429 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.862.6700
New and used audio and home theater equipment
decibel.com

O’Reilly Auto Parts
5010 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.289-4798

Pep Boys Automotive Supercenter
2604 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
773.395.4444
pepboys.com

Myopic Books
1564 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.862.4882
Most organized used bookstore ever.
myopicbookstore.com 

Quimby’s Bookstore
1854 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
773.342.0910
Stocks unusual publications not found in a ‘normal’ bookstore.
quimbys.com

Gro Salon
2119 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.772.1153
www.grosalon.com

ReMarked Saloon 
2143 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.489.5355
www.remarkedsalon.com

Little Broken Things
2137 N. Western Ave Ave. Chicago, IL
773.799.8828

606 Salon
2010 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.342.1898

New Barber Shop
2025 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.342.1898
newbarbershop.com

Chicago Barber Shop
2154 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
773.772.1918
chicagobarbershop.com

Valentia Studio and Boutique
2042 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 698-8857

Gold & Braid Salon
1945 N. Damen Ave Chicago, IL
773.384.7998
www.goldandbraidsalon.com

Fringe
1437 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.862.1000
www.fringechicago.com

Visage
2100 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
773.732.0908
Hair, nails and skin care.

Plateau Blu
2064 N. Western Ave.
773.342.4256
www.plateaublu.com 

Martha’s Unisex Beauty Salon
2117 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
773.235.0069

Twisted Scissors
2007 N. Point St. Chicago, IL
773.227.1077

Huma Salon
1909 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.252.9293
http://humasalon.com

Cellar Door
1905 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.227.9223
http://cellardoorsalon.com

Karen Marie Salon
1859 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.227.4003
http://karenmariesalon.com

Orbit Salon
2222 W. North Ave Chicago, IL
(773) 227-1166
http://orbitsalon.com

Kelly Cardenas Salon
1904 W. North Ave Chicago, IL
773.342.4474

University of Aesthetics
1357 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.661.0025
Beauty School college

Bien Assorti Nail Salon
2010 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 394-0897
(773) 394-7097
Always seems to be busy. It has several massaging pedicure chairs with foot bath sinks.
Mon/Tues/Wed $35 Mani-Pedi.

606 Salon
2100 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-0771

Nail by Nail
2041 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 862-1500

Bucktown Nails
2036 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-9000

Nail Gallery
1954 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-3788
Mon/Tues/Wed $34 Mani-Pedi.

Zazazoo Nail Salon 
1842 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 687-9717
www.zazazoonailsalon.com

Huma Salon
1909 N Milwaukee Ave. (773) 252-9293
humasalon.com

Fantasy Nails
1743 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 384-0717

Heather Fraelick, LMT
Bodywork & Massage
2225 W.North Ave Chicago, IL
312.344.3780
heatherfraelick.com

Elemental Health
2225 W.North Ave Chicago, IL
Acupuncture, core syncronism, structural therapy, massage & herbal therapy. Over 12 years in the neighborhood.
77.252.0555

Bucktown Nail & Spa
2036 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 862-1500
Nails, Massage, Facials and Waxing.

Spa Forever
1917 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 394-0000
Massage, skincare and waxing.
www.spaforever.com

Spa Soak
1733 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 395-9000
Massage, facials, body treatment, waxing, manicures and pedicures.
www.spasoakchicago.com

Massage Envy
1520 N. Damen Ave Ste B
(773) 292-1300
massageenvy.com

The Pain Stop Massage Therapy
1326 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
773.342.2081
www.painstopmassage.com

My Cleaners
2129 N Leavitt St. Chicago, IL
(773) 782-2066
Leavitt & Shakespeare. It’s their name; I do not own the joint. Basic tailoring is also available.

Self Storage 1
2001 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 276-9000

The Lock-up Self Storage
2525 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 486-8600

Webster Street
2125 W. Webster Ave 1F
773.252.8212
www.websterstreetpictureframeco.com

MCM Fine Framing
2019 N. Damen Ave Chicago, IL
773.252.7525

Chicago Cobblers Dynasty
2107 N. Westerm Ave. Chicago, IL
(312) 409-0328

Amtrak
I have personally become a fan of train travel in America. Chicago is a major hub, serving most major cities throughout the country. Amtrak comes into Union station (downtown Chicago). It’s about a $12 cab ride to my place, or you can take the Blue Line “L”. Exit Union Station on Canal Street and turn left (south) and then turn right (west) on Jackson. Go one block to Clinton and turn left and walk 2 blocks to the Clinton Blue line stop. Catch the Blue Line toward O’Hare and get off at the Western Ave stop. (See Public Transportation above for more details).
Amtrak.com
(800) 872-7245

CTA (City Trains)
http://www.rtachicago.com
The intercity trains are referred to as the “EL or “L” (for elevated), and each line is color-coded. We are located near the Western stop of the Blue Line that runs between Downtown (referred to as The Loop) and O’Hare International Airport.Please be aware the there is another Western stop on the Blue Line on the southwest side of Chicago. The Blue Line train runs 24 hours

If you need to get to either Midway, O’Hare, The Loop, or anywhere else in Chicago, you can walk to the Blue Line stop at Western (it has an elevator for your heavy suitcases). Take a right out of the B&B onto Leavitt St. heading south. When you reach Armitage Ave (4 blocks), turn right (west). When you get to Western Ave turn left (south- there will be a McDonald’s just to the south). At this point you should be able to see the train tracks running over Western Ave. The entrance to the station is on the left side (east) of Western Ave.

If you are coming from O’Hare Airport (www.ohare.com) you can jump on the Blue Line (follow the signs at O”Hare for CTA/City trains—Blue line is the only CTA train at O’Hare).Get off at the first Western stop (between Damen and California). When you exit the Western stop, walk north on Western Ave. (take a right out of the station) past McDonald’s, then take a right (east) onto Armitage Ave. Walk two blocks to N. Leavitt St. (traffic light) and turn left (north). Continue on Leavitt for 4 1/2 blocks to 2144 N. Leavitt St. You will find the B&B on the left (west) side of the street where Webster St. dead-ends

If you are coming from Midway Airport (www.chicago-mdw.com), follow the signs for the CTA/City trains. Get on the Orange Line (the only CTA train that goes to Midway). Transfer from the Orange Line to the Blue Line at the Clark stop. Make sure you get on a Blue Line train headed to O’Hare. Transfers between train lines are free.

Get off at the Western stop (between Damen and California). When you exit the Western stop, walk north on Western Ave. (take a right out of the station) past McDonald’s, then take a right (east) onto Armitage Ave. Walk two blocks to N. Leavitt St. (traffic light) and turn left (north). Continue on Leavitt for 4 1/2 blocks to 2144 N. Leavitt St. You will find the B&B on the left (west) side of the street where W. Webster St. dead-ends.

Although further away from the B&B, you can get off at the Damen stop, which puts you in the heart of the Wicker Park/Bucktown entertainment area (Damen/North/Milwaukee). This is a great area to wander, shop, kill some time, or find a unique restaurant. To get to the B&B from the Damen stop, take a left (north) out of the station and walk 3/4 of a mile (or catch the #50 Damen bus) to W. Webster St. (2200 N) and turn left. Walk 1/4 mile until Webster dead-ends. You will see the B&B’s yellow sign at 2144 N. Leavitt St. You will pass about 20-25 restaurants on Damen Ave alone if you get hungry on your walk. There are restaurants in all directions from the Damen/North/Milwaukee intersection.

Metra
Suburban commuter trains. Hub system with all trains coming into downtown stations. Two lines, UP-N and UP-NW stop at the Clybourn Station at Armitage & Ashland Ave which is one mile away.
www.metrarail.com

Uber & Lyft: Ride sharing is one of the easiest and most popular ways for guests to get around the city.  There are very reliable and readily available from here. Average wait time is about 5-10 minutes (Friday & Saturday nights maybe a little longer). Their rates are reasonable, though watch out for surge pricing during busy periods. We recommend using ride share because you can book for immediate use, or book for future travel (airport the next morning!) We suggest downloading either app on your phone – if you are not familiar feel free to ask a staff member for help. We have a business account that we can book for you and charge it to your room.

Flash Cab— can book online (flashcab.com) or by phone (773.561.4444)

Airport Express: If you are headed to the airport, DO NOT use Airport Express!  They will overcharge you by at least $20, and are extremely unreliable!

Hailing a Taxi: Taxis are available throughout the city by hailing, especially in the downtown areas and entertainment areas. The most likely area you’ll find a cab to hail is on Damen Ave.—simply walk down Webster until you reach Damen ave and turn right (south).

Limo / Car Services are available to/from the airports and reservations must be made in advance.
Taxis at the airports are nicely controlled with dispatchers. Just follow the signs at your terminal. There are shared rides available at times—ask the dispatchers.

Shared Bus service from the airport is unfortunately unavailable to our neighborhood.

You can find directions to anywhere in Chicago at
www.rtachicago.com.

Trains & Buses are both operated by the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) and work together. You can get one, three, and seven day Visitors Passes at both O’Hare & Midway. We try and stock them, but if you know for sure you want them, pick them up at the kiosk before you enter the train. Basic fare on the trains is $2.50 and buses is $2.25, each line transfer is $.25. The driver will not make change when you board a bus, so bring singles or buy a variable amount transit card at any “L” train station automated kiosk. For trains, simply walk up to a kiosk and buy a transit card. There are attendants at most stations that can help you, but the kiosks are fairly simple to understand. Cash only AND THEY DO NOT GIVE CHANGE and they do not take credit cards.

Trains
The intercity trains are referred to as the “EL or “L” (for elevated), and each line is color-coded. We are located near the Western stop of the Blue Line that runs between Downtown (referred to as The Loop) and O’Hare International Airport.Please be aware the there is another Western stop on the Blue Line on the southwest side of Chicago. The Blue Line train runs 24 hours.

If you need to get to either Midway, O’Hare, The Loop, or anywhere else in Chicago, you can walk to the Blue Line stop at Western (it has an elevator for your heavy suitcases). Take a right out of the B&B onto Leavitt St. heading south. When you reach Armitage Ave (4 blocks), turn right (west). When you get to Western Ave turn left (south- there will be a McDonald’s just to the south). At this point you should be able to see the train tracks running over Western Ave. The entrance to the station is on the left side (east) of Western Ave.

If you are coming from O’Hare Airport (www.ohare.com) you can jump on the Blue Line (follow the signs at O”Hare for CTA/City trains—Blue line is the only CTA train at O’Hare).Get off at the first Western stop (between Damen and California). When you exit the Western stop, walk north on Western Ave. (take a right out of the station) past McDonald’s, then take a right (east) onto Armitage Ave. Walk two blocks to N. Leavitt St. (traffic light) and turn left (north). Continue on Leavitt for 4 1/2 blocks to 2144 N. Leavitt St. You will find the B&B on the left (west) side of the street where Webster St. dead-ends.

If you are coming from Midway Airport (www.chicago-mdw.com), follow the signs for the CTA/City trains. Get on the Orange Line (the only CTA train that goes to Midway). Transfer from the Orange Line to the Blue Line at the Clark stop. Make sure you get on a Blue Line train headed to O’Hare. Transfers between train lines are free. Get off at the Western stop (between Damen and California). When you exit the Western stop, walk North on Western Ave. (take a right out of the station) past McDonald’s, then take a right (east) onto Armitage Ave. Walk two blocks to N. Leavitt St. (traffic light) and turn left (north). Continue on Leavitt for 4 1/2 blocks to 2144 N. Leavitt St. You will find the B&B on the left (west) side of the street where W. Webster St. dead-ends. . Although further away from the B&B, you can get off at the Damen stop, which puts you in the heart of the Wicker Park/Bucktown entertainment area (Damen/North/Milwaukee). This is a great area to wander, shop, kill some time, or find a unique restaurant. To get to the B&B from the Damen stop, take a left (north) out of the station and walk 3/4 of a mile (or catch the #50 Damen bus) to W. Webster St. (2200 N) and turn left. Walk 1/4 mile until Webster dead-ends. You will see the B&B’s yellow sign at 2144 N. Leavitt St. You will pass about 20-25 restaurants on Damen Ave alone if you get hungry on your walk. There are restaurants in all directions from the Damen/North/Milwaukee intersection.

Buses
Buses run on almost every major North-South street (Damen Ave. and Western Ave. being the two closest to us) and major East-West street (Armitage Ave. and Fullerton Ave.). The advantage of buses is that you can see more of the city, and they stop more often than trains. For complete bus routes, consult a CTA Map, available at the Front Desk or any “L” Station.

Suburban Trips
There are commuter trains (the Metra line has a station at Armitage and Ashland, 1.5 miles away) and bus routes under the RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) called PACE. Train service to the suburbs is great where available, but bus service is spotty at best. Just be aware the CTA Visitor Passes are NOT valid on the Metra or suburban bus routes (PACE).

Amtrak
I have personally become a fan of train travel in America. Chicago is a major hub, serving most major cities throughout the country. Amtrak comes into Union station (downtown Chicago). It’s about a $12 cab ride to my place, or you can take the Blue Line “L”. Exit Union Station on Canal Street and turn left (south) and then turn right (west) on Jackson. Go one block to Clinton and turn left and walk 2 blocks to the Clinton Blue line stop. Catch the Blue Line toward O’Hare and get off at the Western Ave stop.(between Damen and California). When you exit the Western stop, walk north on Western Ave. (take a right out of the station) past McDonald’s, then take a right (east) onto Armitage Ave. Walk two blocks to N. Leavitt St. (traffic light) and turn left (north). Continue on Leavitt for 4 1/2 blocks to 2144 N. Leavitt St. You will find the B&B on the left (west) side of the street where Webster St. dead-ends.
(800) 872-7245
www.Amtrak.com

City Buses (CTA)
See Public Transportation
transitchicago.com

Greyhound
608 W. Harrison Chicago, IL
312.408.5821
Bus Service to most cities.
greyhound.com

Megabus
Inexpensive express daily bus-service between Chicago and:
-Minneapolis/St. Paul -Indianapolis -Detroit -Cincinnati -Cleveland -St. Louis -Milwaukee.
Chicago’s hub is at Union Station.
megabus.com

Enterprise
1842 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
773.862.4700
They’ll come pick you up!
enterprise.com

Budget Truck Rental
2241 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
773.252.0298
budgettruck.com

Divvy Bikes
Chicago’s bike-sharing program. Membership based with locations all over the city, including a station right down the street from Ray’s (corner of Leavitt and Armitage). Designed for commuters (must check into a station every half hour).
divvybikes.com 

Bike Chicago
Bicycle and Segway rentals
Several locations downtown including Millenium Park and North Ave. beach.
bikechicago.com

BFF Bikes
2056 N. Damen Chicago, IL
773.666.5153
bffbikes.com

Quick Release Bike Shop
Storefront has closed but still working through his website quickreleasebikeshop.com
773.871.3110
Joe is the MAN if you need bike repairs!

Trek Bike Service
1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL