L Tours
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:
$16; $11 Members. Ticket price includes a one-day CTA transit
pass. Reservations are required.
Brown Line
Sundays, September 12, October 3, November 7; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Squeezed between historic buildings, back porches and pocket yards, the Brown Line runs through neighborhoods that offer up a broad ethnic and farming heritage. Take in the architecture of the business district at Armitage, explore the German heritage of Lincoln Square, or stop off at street level to wander the tree lined streets of Ravenswood Manor.
Cost:
$16; $11 members.
Sunday, September 12
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Sunday, October 3
Sunday, November 7
Green Line South
Sunday, September 19, November 14; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Take a truly historic trip on Chicago's oldest 'L,' riding the very line taken by visitors to both Chicago Worlds fairs. Walk through the architecturally renowned IIT campus and learn about historic sites in neighboring Bronzeville. This is the neighborhood where the Great Migration made its greatest impact and where Louis Armstrong and many other artists got their start.
Cost:
$16; $11 members.
Sunday, September 19
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Sunday, November 14
Green Line West
Sunday, September 26, October 24; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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 to visit sites along the way, including the historic Garfield Park Conservatory or Oak Park.
Cost:
$16; $11 members.
Sunday, September 26
Sunday, October 24
Blue Line
Sunday, October 31; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Long before it made it out to O’Hare, the line we know today as the Blue Line connected downtown with the city’s western park system. Using a mixture of elevated and underground tracks, this tour covers the history of the most ambitious of the four original elevated lines. During the trip, you’ll travel over the recently renovated Paulina Connector, explore the Pilsen and Wicker Park neighborhoods, and learn about the development of the subways.
Cost:
$16; $11 members.
Sunday, October 31
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The Loop
Sunday, November 21; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Cost:
$16; $11 members.
Sunday, November 21
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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.
Weather Hotline:
The Museum maintains a Weather Hotline to provide updates about
weather-related delays or cancellation. If you think your program or
tour may be affected by inclement weather, please call 312.799.2002 for
the most current information about your tour.
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