Explore the Rich Tapestry of Chicago at the Chicago History Museum

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From Bolingbrook, head to the nearest bus stop and take the Pace Bus Route 834 towards the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Orange Line at the 95th Street Terminal. Ride the bus until you reach the 95th Street Terminal. From there, transfer to the CTA Orange Line train heading towards Midway. After a few stops, transfer to the Brown Line at the Harold Washington Library Station. Continue on the Brown Line until you reach the Armitage Station. Exit the train and head north on Armitage Avenue until you reach North Clark Street. Turn left (west) on Clark, and you’ll find the Chicago History Museum at 1601 N Clark St.

• Train

  Start by taking a Pace Bus to the nearest Metra train station, which is the Bolingbrook Station. Board the Metra train on the Heritage Corridor line heading towards Union Station in Chicago. Disembark at the Union Station stop. From there, walk to the nearby Washington/Wells station and transfer to the Brown Line train. Take the Brown Line northbound and get off at the Armitage Station. Walk north on Armitage Avenue to North Clark Street, turn left (west), and you’ll arrive at the Chicago History Museum located at 1601 N Clark St.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous, you can rent a bicycle from a local rental shop in Bolingbrook. Start by biking along the local bike trails towards the DuPage River Trail, which connects to the Illinois Prairie Path. Follow the path north, which will take you through scenic areas. Upon reaching the outskirts of Chicago, navigate towards North Clark Street, where you'll continue your ride north until you reach the Chicago History Museum at 1601 N Clark St.