Explore the Timeless Elegance of the Charles Gates Dawes House

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the heart of Metro East, head north on IL-157 (North Main St). Continue onto IL-3 (N. 2nd St) and follow the signs to merge onto I-55 N/I-70 W. After about 40 miles, take exit 284A for I-94 E toward Chicago. Stay on I-94 E for approximately 15 miles, then take exit 42B for Dempster St. toward Skokie. Turn left onto Dempster St. and continue for about 5 miles. Finally, turn right onto Greenwood St. and in about 0.5 miles, the Charles Gates Dawes House will be on your left at 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201. Parking may be available on the street or nearby lots, so check for any parking fees that might apply.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Charles Gates Dawes House via public transportation, start by locating the nearest MetroLink station in the Metro East area. Board a train heading toward the Civic Center station in St. Louis. From there, transfer to the MetroLink Red Line towards the North Hanley station. Get off at the Skokie station. From the station, you'll need to take a bus (check the local bus schedule for the most current routes) to reach Evanston. Buses 97 and 93 are commonly used routes. Ensure to check the fare costs for both the MetroLink and bus services prior to your journey.