Discover the Timeless Elegance of The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the Gold Coast area, simply head east on any street toward Lake Shore Drive until you reach Erie Street. Turn left (north) onto Erie Street. Continue walking until you reach 40 E Erie St. The Richard H. Driehaus Museum will be on your right. This is approximately a 10-15 minute walk depending on your starting point.

• Public Transit - Bus

  You can take the #70 Division bus from any nearby stop in Gold Coast. Board the bus heading toward the west. After about 10-15 minutes, disembark at the intersection of Division Street and State Street. From there, walk east on Division Street until you reach Erie Street. Make a right (south) on Erie Street, and you'll find the museum at 40 E Erie St. The bus fare is approximately $2.50.

• Public Transit - Train

  If you're near the Chicago Red Line train station, take the train heading toward Howard. Get off at the Chicago stop. From there, exit the station and walk east on Chicago Avenue until you reach State Street. Turn left (north) and walk until you reach Erie Street. Turn right (east) on Erie Street and continue walking until you reach 40 E Erie St. This journey will take around 20-25 minutes in total. The train fare is approximately $2.50.

• Ride-Sharing Services

  For a more convenient option, you can use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft. Simply open the app, enter 'The Richard H. Driehaus Museum' or the address '40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611' as your destination. The cost will vary depending on your location within Gold Coast but expect to pay around $5-$15. This is generally the quickest way to reach the museum if you prefer not to walk or use public transit.