Wicker Park Transportation

The orderly configuration of Chicago's streets and the excellent public transportation system make the city of Chicago quite accessible to residents and visitors.

For those interested in driving, seven interstate highways run through the city of Chicago, creating several easy routes to travel into and out of the city. Wicker Park is easily accessible using the Kennedy Expressway, which is just east of the neighborhood. Many Chicago residents experience parking difficulties, however Wicker Park has implemented a resident-only permit parking system to alleviate the congestion.

Public transit is plentiful throughout Wicker Park and most of the Chicago land area. The CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) is a great way to travel around Chicago for a low, one-way fare of $1.75. The CTA provides a convenient mode of transportation without the hassle of traffic jams and the difficulty of finding a parking space. CTA buses provide several routes throughout the Wicker Park area, including the #9 Ashland, the #70 Division, and the #56 Milwaukee bus routes.

The “El” is the nickname for Chicago’s elevated train system. The El’s Blue Line extends from O’Hare through Wicker Park into downtown Chicago, also for a low, one-way fare of $1.75.

Metra's Union Pacific North and Union Pacific Northwest have regular stops in nearby Bucktown neighborhood. Metra has a 495-mile train system serving the Chicago area, including nearby counties of DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry and Kane.

Another means of transportation throughout Chicago are taxi cabs, available at most major intersections. A ten-minute cab ride from Wicker Park to downtown Chicago will cost around $10