A Journey Through History at Douglas Tomb State Historic Site

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from any location in Grand Prairie, head north on S 25th Ave toward W 21st St. Turn left onto W 21st St and then merge onto I-290 E. Continue on I-290 E and take exit 29B to merge onto I-90 E/I-94 E toward Indiana. Stay on I-90/I-94 and take exit 51B for 31st St. Turn right onto S 31st St, then left onto E 35th St. Douglas Tomb State Historic Site will be on your left at 636 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616. Estimated travel time is about 30-40 minutes depending on traffic.

• Public Transportation

  For public transportation, start by taking the Pace bus route 755 from Grand Prairie toward the nearest train station if available. Look for the Metra train service at the closest station to Grand Prairie. Take the Metra train towards Chicago Union Station. Once you arrive at Union Station, transfer to the CTA Blue Line train heading toward O'Hare. Get off at the 18th stop at Damen Station. From there, you can catch the #9 Ashland bus heading towards 35th St. Get off at 35th St & Halsted, and walk east on 35th St. Douglas Tomb State Historic Site will be on your left at 636 E 35th St. Total travel time can take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on connections.

• Rideshare

  Using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft is another convenient option. Open the app, set your pickup location in Grand Prairie, and enter 'Douglas Tomb State Historic Site' or the address '636 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616' as your destination. The estimated cost will vary depending on the distance and time of day, but expect to pay around $25-$35 for a ride. The travel time is similar to driving, averaging about 30-40 minutes.