Directions

Lincoln Avenue Campus

Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 & 4545 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 & 4545 North Lincoln are a quick walk south on Lincoln Avenue.

Driving westbound (from downtown) on I-90/94 (by the way, not 1(one)-90):
Exit at Western Avenue. Follow signs (straight at first stoplight) to Western Avenue, then turn right on to Western Avenue (at second stoplight). Turn right on Montrose Avenue. Turn left onto Lincoln, where the 4544 will be on the left and 4545 will be on the right.

Driving eastbound (from north/nothwest suburbs) on 1-90/94:
Exit at Irving Park and head east (left). Turn left on to Western Avenue. Turn right on to Montrose Avenue. Turn left onto Lincoln, where the 4544 will be on the left and 4545 will be on the right.

Driving from northbound Lake Shore Drive:
Exit at Montrose Avenue. Turn left on to Montrose Avenue. (heading west) Turn right onto Lincoln, where the 4544 will be on the left and 4545 will be on the right.

Driving from southbound Lake Shore Drive:
Exit at Wilson. Turn right on to Wilson (heading west) Turn left onto Lincoln, where the 4544 will be on the right and 4545 will be on the left.

Parking at 4544 & 4545 N. Lincoln Ave.

The Old Town School Parking Lot is just east of the City Lot (you have to go through the city lot to get to it). Get your $1 tokens at the machine near our front desk at 4544 North Lincoln, or pay at the gate by credit card. Rates as follows:
Monday-Thursday
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM 1 token or $2 on credit card
4:00 PM - 3:00 AM 3 tokens or $6 on credit card
Friday
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM 1 token or $2 on credit card
Friday at 4:00 PM - Monday at 3:00 AM
4 tokens or $8 on credit card
City Lot Across the Street. LAZ fees apply.
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.

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.