Explore the Serenity of Lincoln Park: A Chicago Oasis

Getting There

• Public Transit - Bus

  Start at Wicker Park, head to the nearest bus stop. You can take the #72 (North Avenue) bus heading east. The bus will take you to the intersection of North Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. The fare is approximately $2.50. Once you arrive at Lake Shore Drive, walk north along the lakefront to reach Lincoln Park, which is located between 500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr.

• Public Transit - Train

  From Wicker Park, make your way to the Damen Blue Line station. Take the Blue Line train towards O'Hare and transfer to the Red Line at the Washington station. Board the Red Line train heading north towards Howard and get off at the Fullerton station. From there, you can walk east toward Lake Shore Drive and head north to reach Lincoln Park. The total cost for this trip will be around $2.50.

• Walking

  If you prefer to walk, you can navigate from Wicker Park to Lincoln Park by following North Avenue east. This route is approximately 2.5 miles long and will take you about 50 minutes on foot. As you walk, enjoy the local shops and cafes along North Avenue. Once you reach Lake Shore Drive, continue walking north to find Lincoln Park.

• Biking

  For those who enjoy biking, rent a Divvy bike from one of the nearby bike-share stations in Wicker Park. Head east on North Avenue towards Lake Shore Drive. Once you reach the lakefront, bike north along the waterfront path that leads directly to Lincoln Park. The rental fee is about $3.50 for a single ride, plus additional fees for longer rentals.