Haymarket Martyrs' Monument: A Tribute to Labor Rights

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by heading south on IL-59 or IL-25 towards I-90. Merge onto I-90 East and continue for about 22 miles. Take exit 28A for I-290 East towards Chicago. After about 5 miles, take exit 24A towards Des Plaines Ave. Continue on Des Plaines Ave for approximately 1 mile. The Haymarket Martyrs' Monument will be on your right at 863 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130. Parking is available on the street or nearby lots, which may incur a small fee depending on the time of day.

• Public Transportation - Train

  For public transportation, take the Metra train from any station in Fox Valley (such as Geneva or Aurora) towards Chicago Union Station. Once you arrive at Union Station, transfer to the CTA 'L' train, taking the Blue Line towards Forest Park. Get off at the Forest Park station. From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk. Head southeast on Des Plaines Ave for about 0.5 miles, and you will find the Haymarket Martyrs' Monument at 863 Des Plaines Ave. Be sure to check the Metra and CTA schedules in advance for any fare costs.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  You can also take a Pace bus if you're near a bus stop. Look for routes that connect to the CTA Blue Line or directly to the Forest Park area. For example, take Pace Route 301 that connects to the Blue Line. Once you reach Forest Park, you will need to walk approximately 0.5 miles south on Des Plaines Ave to reach the Haymarket Martyrs' Monument. Make sure to check the Pace bus schedules and any fare costs involved.