View the full spectrum of Chicago from the elevated perspective of the 'L' train.

• Life Along the 'L': Most Sundays
• Boomin' Bronzeville: Select Saturdays, June–August
• The Loop 'L': Select Sundays, June–July

Life Along The 'L'

Explore the city's diverse neighborhoods during these one-of-a-kind excursions. Tours visit a variety of sites, from gritty industrial districts to elegant cultural institutions. Tours are held on select Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Location:
Tours meet at the Concierge Desk of the Palmer House Chicago, 17 East Monroe Street, unless otherwise noted.

Cost:
$15; $10 members. Ticket price includes a one-day CTA transit pass. Tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance.

Brown Line

Sundays, June 1, July 13, and August 3, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

See Chicago from the city's most colorful 'L' as it meanders north and west, retracing the route of immigrants and industry as they pushed outward from the city's center in the 1900s. The tour will step off the train once or twice to visit neighborhoods along the way, such as Old Town, Lincoln Park and/or Lincoln Square. Come feel how the Brown Line threads through the City of Neighborhoods, contributing to the fabric of life all along its diverse route.

Sunday, June 1
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Sunday, July 13
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Sunday, August 3
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Green Line South

Sundays, July 20 and August 24, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Take an historic trip on Chicago’s oldest 'L,' retracing the development of the city as it grew south. The tour will step off the train once or twice to visit neighborhoods along the way, such as Bronzeville, the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, and Garfield Park. This tour offers the best way to see the dynamic South Side, from mansions to public housing, railroads to stockyards, and decline to rebirth.

Sunday, July 20
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Sunday, August 24
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Green Line West

Sundays, May 18, June 8, and July 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Visit the West Side from 20 feet above, an excellent vantage point for learning about the history of the city and the 'L.' This tour affords plenty of heavy-duty industrial and railroad sights, including abandoned factories and active freight railroad lines. The group will step off the train once or twice to visit sites along the way, such as the historic Garfield Park Conservatory and/or Oak Park.

Sunday, May 18
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Sunday, June 8
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Sunday, July 27
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Blue Line

Sunday, June 29, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Visit the Loop, Northwest Side, and Southwest Side from the 'L,' Chicago's most enduring icon. The Blue Line tour is especially interesting because it is the only CHM 'L' tour to offer a mixture of elevated, surface and underground trackage. This makes for a very diverse ride through some of Chicago's most diverse neighborhoods. The tour will step off the train once or twice to visit some of these neighborhoods, from Wicker Park to Pilsen. You will also learn about local churches and businesses, parks and personalities, highways and byways—as well as Chicago's renowned subway and infamous freight tunnels.

Sunday, June 29
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Boomin' Bronzeville

Saturdays, June 28, July 26, and August 16, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Discover the history and culture of the Bronzeville area on this walking/ 'L' tour led by Bernard Turner, author of A View from Bronzeville. Please note: This tour includes a substantial amount of walking.

Cost:
$15; $10 members. Ticket price includes a one-day CTA transit pass. Tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance.

Saturday, June 28
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Saturday, July 26
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Saturday, August 16
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The Loop 'L'

Sundays, June 22 and July 6, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Greg Borzo, author of the popular new book, The Chicago 'L,' leads your journey of the famous Loop 'L.' Visit historic sites along its two-mile route, learn about important stations and buildings (past and present), and see some of the locations where movies about the 'L' were filmed. You will ride the 'L' around the infamous loop and walk about 1.5 miles while enjoying commentary about the Loop ‘L’.

Cost:
$20; $15 members. Ticket price includes a one-day CTA transit pass. Tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance.

Sunday, June 22
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Sunday, July 6
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Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.

Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600