Chicago History Minute

On September 2, 1890, Standard Oil completed its refinery in Whiting, and the town developed into a growing site for commercial enterprise and trade.
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Directions

Address 

The Chicago History Museum is located at the south end of Lincoln Park, on the corner of Clark Street and North Avenue. Our address is 1601 North Clark Street.

Public Transportation

CTA logoThe Museum is easy to reach via public transportation. CTA buses 11, 22, 36, 72, 73, 151, and 156 stop nearby. The Brown Line Sedgwick station and Red Line Clark/Division station are also located approximately one half-mile from the Museum. For travel information, visit transitchicago.com.

 

Driving Directions 

Construction Alert!

Beginning on Monday, July 26, 2010 the Chicago Department of Transportation is starting a long-awaited LaSalle Drive improvement project near the Museum. When visiting, please note that the pedestrian underpass near Stockton Drive will be closed for renovation as well as one lane of traffic in each direction will be closed for the duration of the project.  There will not be any full closures of LaSalle during construction. The Museum’s parking garage will be accessible for our guests. The project is expected to be completed in December of 2011.   

From the North

Take the Kennedy (I-90/94) to the North Avenue exit. Travel east on North Avenue two miles to Clark Street.

From the West

Take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) to the Kennedy (I-90/94). Take the Kennedy to the North Avenue exit. Travel east on North Avenue two miles to Clark Street.

From the South

Take the Dan Ryan (I-90/94). Continue on the Kennedy (I-90/94). Take the Kennedy to the North Avenue exit. Travel east on North Avenue two miles to Clark Street. or, take the Dan Ryan (I-90/94) to the Stevenson (I-55). Take the Stevenson to Lake Shore Drive. Travel north on Lake Shore Drive to the North Avenue exit. Travel west on North Avenue/LaSalle Street two blocks to Clark Street.

Yes! We have parking.

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