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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Regenstein African Journey.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Regenstein African Journey.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
Public Transit - Train
From Naperville, walk to the Naperville Metra Station located at 105 E 4th Ave. Take the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) line towards Chicago Union Station. The train ride takes about 35 minutes. When you arrive at Union Station, follow the signs to the 'Pink Line' train and board it. After one stop, get off at the 'California' station. Transfer to the 'Blue Line' train towards O'Hare and get off at the 'Logan Square' station. Finally, switch to the bus route #73 towards 'Cannon Dr & Fullerton' and get off at 'Cannon Dr & Fullerton'. Walk north for about 5 minutes to reach the Regenstein African Journey at 2400 N Cannon Dr.
Public Transit - Bus
From Naperville, head to the nearest bus stop for the Pace bus. You can take Pace Route 755 which goes directly to the Chicago area. Get off at the stop at 'State & Washington' downtown Chicago. From there, transfer to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line train and board the train towards 'Howard'. Get off at the 'Fullerton' station. After exiting, head east on Fullerton Ave towards Cannon Dr. Turn left on Cannon Dr, and you will find the Regenstein African Journey at 2400 N Cannon Dr.
Walking
If you are already in Naperville and prefer walking, you can stroll to nearby public transit stations to catch either the Metra train or Pace bus. This option is not practical for longer distances to Chicago, but a lovely way to explore local cafes and shops along the way before heading to your destination.
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