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Wicker Park

Chicago

A creative neighbourhood north-west of the Loop, known for vintage and independent shops, live music, cafés and bars around the Six Corners.

Best for Nightlife · Budget

Transport
4/5
Sights
2/5
Value
4/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$220/night · 20 min to the Loop

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Why stay here

  • Independent shops, cafés and bars
  • Blue Line to O'Hare and the Loop
  • The 606 trail for walks and cycling

Who should stay here

  • Young and creative travellers
  • Repeat visitors
  • Music lovers

Not ideal if…

  • You want to walk to the big sights
  • You want a choice of hotels
  • You want luxury

What it's like

Wicker Park and neighbouring Bucktown are where Chicago goes for independent shops, vintage clothing, record stores, coffee and late-night bars, centred on the six-way junction of North, Milwaukee and Damen avenues. The 606, an elevated rail trail, runs along the northern edge.

It's the best base for a local, creative feel, and the Blue Line runs to the Loop and O'Hare. Hotel choice is very limited, and it's 20 minutes or more from the main sights.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Milwaukee Avenue

    Vintage shops, bars and music venues.

  • Damen Avenue

    Boutiques and cafés into Bucktown.

  • Division Street

    Restaurants and bars to the south.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Damen and Division stations on the Blue Line, and buses along Milwaukee, North and Damen avenues.
To the Loop
About 20 minutes
From O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
About 35 minutes: CTA Blue Line direct from O'Hare to Damen.

Nearby attractions

  • The 606

    Elevated rail trail for walking and cycling.

  • Wicker Park

    The small park that gave the area its name.

  • Vintage and record shops

    Along Milwaukee Avenue.

Where to eat and drink

  • Milwaukee Avenue

    Bars, music venues and late-night food.

  • Division Street

    Restaurants and patios.

Where to stay in Wicker Park

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Boutique pick

The Robey, Chicago

Why we like it: Art Deco tower at the Six Corners with a rooftop pool.

Typical mid-range rate in Wicker Park: ~$220/night

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Hotels in Wicker ParkMid-range from ~$220/night

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