The Creative Wonderland of WNDR Museum

Car

If you're driving, enter the address 1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607 into your GPS or navigation app. The WNDR Museum is located in the West Loop neighborhood. Depending on your starting point in Chicagoland, you may need to take I-90, I-94, or I-290. Once you exit onto the streets of Chicago, look for Monroe St and head west. There is street parking available nearby, but it may be limited and can incur a cost of around $2-4 per hour. There is also a parking garage at 1130 W Adams St, which is about a 5-minute walk from the museum, where parking fees may vary.

Public Transportation - CTA

To reach WNDR Museum using public transit, find your nearest Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) station. If you're near the Blue Line, take the train towards Forest Park and get off at the UIC-Halsted station. From there, walk west on W Polk St until you reach S Halsted St, then turn left and continue until you reach W Monroe St. The museum will be on your right. Alternatively, if you're near the Pink Line, take it to 18th station, then catch a bus (such as the #8 Halsted) heading north and get off at W Monroe St. The total cost for a CTA trip is $2.50 for a single ride.

Public Transportation - Metra

If you're traveling from the suburbs, consider taking the Metra commuter train. Board any train that stops at Union Station. Once you arrive at Union Station, exit and walk east towards the Ogilvie Transportation Center. From there, you can catch a bus (like the #20 Madison) or a short Uber ride to WNDR Museum. The Metra fare will vary based on your starting station, but a one-way ticket typically ranges from $5 to $8.