Pullman National Historical Park, Northwestern Illinois Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From downtown Chicago, take the Metra Electric Line to the 111th Street/Pullman station. Upon exiting the station, walk east on 111th Street towards Cottage Grove Avenue. The Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center is located at the corner of 111th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. A one-way Metra ticket from downtown Chicago to the 111th Street/Pullman station costs between $2 to $6. Alternatively, take CTA bus route #111 or #115 which stops near the Visitor Center. A single ride on CTA bus is $2.50.

• Driving

  From downtown Chicago, take I-94 East (Dan Ryan and Bishop Ford expressways). After 95th Street, stay left and follow the Bishop Ford toward Indiana. Exit at 111th Street (#66A) and go west on 111th Street. Turn right into the Visitor Center parking lot after the third light. Parking is free. From the south, follow I-94 West toward Chicago and exit at 111th Street (#66A). Go west on 111th Street and turn right into the parking lot.

• Walking

  From the 111th Street-Pullman Metra station, walk through the station house and down the stairs. Walk east (right turn) to Cottage Grove Avenue. Cross to the park and walk north (left turn) one block. The Visitor Center will be on your right on the corner of 111th and Cottage Grove in the Administration-Clock Tower Building.