Pullman National Historical Park, River Bend Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From downtown Chicago, take the Metra Electric Line to the 111th Street/Pullman station. After exiting the station, walk east on 111th Street towards Cottage Grove Avenue. The Visitor Center is located at the corner of 111th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. Metra tickets can be purchased through the Ventra app, at vending machines, or onboard with cash. A one-way ticket from downtown Chicago costs $2 - $6.

• Car

  From downtown Chicago, take I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). After 95th Street, stay left and follow the Bishop Ford Expressway toward Indiana. Exit at 111th Street (#66A). Go west on 111th Street and turn right into the Visitor Center parking lot. Parking is free. An alternate route is to take Lake Shore Drive south and connect to Stony Island Avenue. Continue south and merge onto the Bishop Ford Expressway toward Indiana. Exit at 111th street exit (#66A). Go west on 111th Street and then turn right into the Visitor Center parking lot.

• Bus

  Take CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) City Bus Route #111-Pullman or Route #4. Route #115 runs along Cottage Grove Avenue and stops at 11000 S. Cottage Grove, across from the Administration-Clock Tower Visitor Center. From downtown, you can take the CTA Red Line to connect to the #115 bus line. A single ride on CTA bus is $2.50.