Directions
Glessner House Museum is located on the southwest corner of Prairie Avenue and 18th Street. Prairie is 2 blocks east of Michigan Avenue. 18th Street is 2 miles south of downtown Chicago. The Visitor’s Center is located inside the front entrance of the house facing Prairie Avenue.
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Public Transportation
From outlying neighborhoods, take any inbound bus or subway/elevated line into the Chicago downtown “Loop” area. Once in the downtown area, walk to Michigan Avenue and catch the #3 King Drive or #4 Cottage Grove bus. Ride the bus southbound to the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and 18th Street. Walk 1-1/2 blocks east to the Glessner House Museum Visitor’s Center.
Call 312.836.7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com for further public transit travel information.
Parking
Parking near Glessner House is limited. There is on-street parking on 18th Street and Indiana Avenue. Parking is not allowed on Prairie Avenue.
SPECIAL NOTE
Parking is available for all special events (NOT regular tours or Prairie Avenue Walking Tours) in a parking lot located on the west side of Indiana Avenue, one block south of 18th Street. Look for signs that read “HOUSE MUSEUM PARKING ONLY.” A greeter at the gate will provide you with the necessary parking permit when you arrive at the lot.
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