​CTA Directions

Closest train stops are Orange and Red Line; closest bus stops are 35th and Racine (Bus #35) and Ashland and 35th (Bus #9)

Red Line– Get off at 35th-Sox stop, take Bus #35 9 stops, get off at 35th and Racine, walk 1 minute to 1200 west 35th st

Orange Line– Get off at Ashland stop, take Bus #9 3 stops, get off at Ashland and 35th, walk 10 minutes to 1200 west 35th st

For transportation to the museum, consider booking a Chicago Charter Bus from companies like GOGO Charters, Chicago Charter Bus Company, or National Charter Bus, which provide options for any-size bus rental in Chicago.

Driving Directions

Coming from 90/94 W (South suburbs/Indiana) – follow 90/94W, take exit 55A, turn left on W 35th st

Coming from 90/94 E (North/Northwest suburbs/Wisconsin) – follow 90/94E, take exit 55A, turn right on W 35th st

Coming from 290E (Northwest suburbs) -follow 290E to 90/94E/Ryan Expwy toward Indiana, merge onto 90/94E, take exit 55A, turn right on W 35th st

Coming from 294S/I-55N (North/ West suburbs)– follow 294S to I-55N, merge onto I-55N, take exit 290 towards Ashland Ave, merge onto W 31st place, turn right on S Wood St, turn left on W 35th st

Coming from I-55N (Southwest/ West suburbs)– follow I-55N, take exit 290 towards Ashland Ave, merge onto W 31st place, turn right on S Wood St, turn left on W 35th st

Coming from US-41N (Lake Shore Drive)– head north on Lake Shore Drive, take exit to 31st st, turn left on E 31st st, turn left on S Wentworth Ave, turn right on W 35th st

Coming from US-41S (Lake Shore Drive)– head south on Lake Shore Drive, merge onto I-55S, take exit 293B to merge onto 90/94E, take exit 55A, turn right on W 35th st​

Directions

Location

1200 West 35th Street, River Level
Chicago, Illinois 60609
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The Chicago Maritime Museum is located on the 
​River Level of the Bridgeport Art Center. Please enter on the NORTH side of the building at the corner of 34th place and Racine. Here you will find FREE parking. Look for the blue awning and follow signs down one flight of stairs.

​An accessible ramp and elevator access is available via the atrium entrance on the east side of the building. Please view our Accessibility Page for further details.