Frederick C. Robie House, Little Egypt Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  The Robie House is accessible via Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and train lines. From downtown Chicago, take the #6 Jackson Park Express bus from State Street to Stony Island Avenue and 57th Street. Walk six blocks west on 57th Street to Woodlawn Avenue, then turn south and walk one block to the Robie House. Alternatively, take the Metra Electric train to the 55th-56th-57th Street stop. Walk five blocks west to Woodlawn Avenue and turn left. CTA bus fare is $2.25, and the Metra fare ranges from $2 to $5. A 1-day CTA pass costs $5.

• Walking

  From the University of Chicago campus, the Robie House is easily accessible on foot. From the main quadrangle, walk east along 58th Street towards Woodlawn Avenue. The Robie House is located at the corner of 58th Street and Woodlawn Avenue. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on your starting point. No cost is involved.

• Taxi/Ride-share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Chicago. A taxi ride from downtown Chicago to the Robie House typically takes 11 minutes and costs between $21 and $25, depending on traffic. Taxi fares in Chicago start at $3.25, with an additional $2.25 per mile. Note that ride-sharing prices may vary depending on demand.