Bridge over South Pond, Chicagoland Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transit - Bus

  To get to the Bridge over South Pond in Lincoln Park, start by locating the nearest bus stop in Bolingbrook. Take the Pace Bus Route 755 towards the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) 'L' train station at 95th/Dan Ryan. Ride the bus for approximately 30-40 minutes until you reach the CTA station. Once you arrive at the 95th/Dan Ryan station, switch to the Red Line train heading north. Stay on the train for about 30 minutes until you reach the Fullerton station. After disembarking, head east on Fullerton Avenue for about 0.5 miles until you reach the Lincoln Park area. The Bridge over South Pond will be on your left, adjacent to the pond.

• Public Transit - Train and Bus

  Begin your journey at the nearest METRA station in Bolingbrook, which is the Bolingbrook station. Board the METRA Heritage Corridor train towards Chicago Union Station. After approximately 30-40 minutes, get off at the Union Station stop. From Union Station, transfer to the CTA Blue Line and ride towards O'Hare. At the Clark/Lake station, switch to the Brown Line towards Kimball. Ride for 4 stops and get off at the Fullerton station. From there, take a CTA bus (Route 74) heading east on Fullerton Avenue. After a short ride, get off at the Lincoln Park stop. The Bridge over South Pond will be a short walk away, located next to the pond.

• Walking

  If you are already in Lincoln Park or nearby, you can simply walk to the Bridge over South Pond. Start from the Lincoln Park Zoo entrance, walk south towards the pond area, and you will see the bridge situated right over the South Pond. The surrounding area is pedestrian-friendly and offers nice pathways for a pleasant walk.