Directions to Wright's Robie House

The Wright's Robie House is accessible by public transportation or car. It is located at 5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue, on the campus of the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. On-street parking is limited. Please allow additional time to find parking.

Detailed driving and public transportation directions from downtown Chicago are listed below. For a detailed map and custom driving directions, visit MapQuest. For the latest CTA/Pace/Metra schedules and rates, call 312.836.7000 or visit their respective websites.

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Driving Directions

Downtown Chicago
Take Lake Shore Drive (US 41) south to the 53rd Street exit. Proceed on 53rd Street to Woodlawn Avenue and turn left. The Robie House is located at the corner of Woodlawn Avenue and 58th Street.

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Public Transportation

Downtown Chicago (CTA - Train)
Take the CTA Red Line south towards 95/Dan Ryan. Exit at the Garfield stop. Cross the street. Take the #55 Garfield Bus to Woodlawn Avenue. Walk two blocks to Robie House. $1.75 + 0.25 transfer.

Downtown Chicago (CTA - Bus)
Take #6 Jackson Park Express bus from the northwest corner of State and Lake Streets, or any of the following intersections with State Street: Washington, Monroe, Jackson, Van Buren, Wabash, Congress, Harrison. Exit the bus at Stony Island Avenue and 57th Street. Walk six blocks west on 57th Street to Woodlawn Avenue. Turn south (left) on Woodlawn and walk one block to the Robie House. $1.75. Alternatives are the #2 Hyde Park Express (weekday morning and evening rush hours only) and #28 Stony Island Express.

Downtown Chicago (Metra)
Take the University Park Line from the Randolph and Van Buren Station. Exit train at 59th Street. Walk west five blocks to Woodlawn Avenue. Turn north (right) on Woodlawn and walk one block to the Robie House.