Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio: A Prairie School Birthplace

Public Transport

From downtown Chicago, take the Green Line 'L' train westbound to the Oak Park stop. Walk north on Oak Park Avenue for five blocks to Chicago Avenue, then turn left (west) and walk three blocks to the Home and Studio. The walk is about 15-20 minutes. A single fare on the 'L' is $2.50.

Public Transport

Alternatively, take the Metra Union Pacific West Line from Ogilvie Transportation Center to the Oak Park stop. Walk north on Marion Street to Chicago Avenue, then turn right (east) and walk one block to the Home and Studio. The walk is about 10-15 minutes. Metra fares vary depending on distance, but a one-way ticket from downtown Chicago to Oak Park typically costs $2-$6.

Walking

From the Oak Park 'L' station, exit and walk north on Oak Park Avenue for approximately 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Chicago Avenue and walk west for three blocks. The Home and Studio will be on your right. The walk takes about 15 minutes.

Driving

From downtown Chicago, take I-290 West and exit at Harlem Avenue. Turn right (north) and drive 1.5 miles to Chicago Avenue. Turn left onto Chicago Avenue, and the Home and Studio will be on your left. Street parking is available, but limited, with a two-hour restriction. Metered parking is available in a lot at the corner of Ontario Street and Marion Avenue. Expect to pay a couple of dollars for parking.