Directions

Lincoln Avenue Location

Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
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CTA By Train:
Take the Brown Line to the Western Station. Walk east to Lincoln Ave. then South on Lincoln to the 4544 N. Lincoln.

CTA By Bus:
Take the Lincoln (#11) or Western (#49) Bus Lines to their Wilson Ave. stops. 4544 N. Lincoln is a quick walk south on Lincoln Ave.

Driving westbound (from downtown) on I-90/94 (by the way, not 1(one)-90):
Exit at Western Ave. Follow signs (straight at first stoplight) to Western Ave, then turn right on to Western Ave (at second stoplight). Turn right on Montrose Ave. Turn left onto Lincoln, where the school will be on the left.

Driving eastbound (from north/nothwest suburbs) on 1-90/94:
Exit at Irving Park and head east (left). Turn left on to Western Ave. Turn right on to Montrose Ave. Turn left onto Lincoln, where the school will be on the left.

Driving from northbound Lake Shore Drive:
Exit at Montrose Ave. Turn left on to Montrose Ave. (heading west) Turn right onto Lincoln, where the school will be on the left.

Driving from southbound Lake Shore Drive:
Exit at Wilson. Turn right on to Wilson (heading west) Turn left onto Lincoln, where the cchool will be on the right.

Parking at 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.

City Lot Across the Street. You can park there 50¢ per hour on weekdays and $1.00 per hour on weekends, including Sundays. (Cheap!)
The Old Town School lot just east of the City Lot (you have to go through the city lot to get to it). Get your discount tokens at the machine near our front desk, or pay at the gate by credit card.
Sulzer Regional Library – enter on Sunnyside, East of Lincoln. Park on the West side of the lot (the East side is for residents!)
City lot at Western and Leland.
Metered Street Parking – (Lincoln Avenue or Western)

Armitage Avenue Location

Old Town School of Folk Music
909 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
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CTA By Train:
Take the Brown Line to Armitage. Cross the street and walk east on Armitage to 909 W. Armitage.

CTA By Bus:
Take either a Clark Street (#22) or Halsted (#8) Bus to Armitage. Take the Armitage Ave. (#73) Bus to 909 W. Armitage.

Driving from the Kennedy Expressway:
Exit the Kennedy at North Ave. Go east on North Ave to Sheffield, then north on Sheffield to Armitage. Take Armitage east to 909 W. Armitage.

Driving from Lake Shore Drive:
Exit Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton. Go west on Fullerton to Halsted, then south on Halsted to Armitage. Take Armitage west to 909 W. Armitage.

Lakeview Studios Location

Old Town School of Folk Music
1519 W. Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
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CTA By Train:
Take the Brown Line to Irving Park. Walk east on Irving Park, 5 blocks, to 1519 W. Irving Park.

CTA By Bus:
#9 Ashland Bus, #80 Irving Park or #22 Clark (5 block walk).

Driving from the Kennedy Expressway:
Exit the Kennedy at Addison Ave. Go east on Addison Ave to Kimball, then north on Kimball to Irving Park. Take Irving Park east to 1519 W. Irving Park.

Driving from Lake Shore Drive:
Exit Lake Shore Drive at Irving Park. Go west on Irving Park to 1519 W. Irving Park.

Evanston Wiggleworms Branch Location

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
2120 Lincoln St.
Evanston, IL
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church is located on the corner of Hartrey and Lincoln streets in Evanston, two blocks west of Greenbay Rd. and one block south of Central St.. From Chicago, take Sheridan Rd. north into Evanston and go left on Lincoln, following it about two miles west to Hartrey. You can also take Ridge north into Evanston, veer left onto Greenbay Road, and then go left at Lincoln. From 94, exit at Old Orchard Road going east, take a left at Gross Point Road, go right at Central Street, and follow Central street about 1 1/2 miles to Hartrey. Turn right at Hartrey and go one block.