Bucktown Area

The Bucktown Respite is located in the historic Bucktown / Wicker Park community, only 3 miles from downtown Chicago.  This vibrant neighborhood is home to over 100 restaurants ranging from Asian to TexMex.  This lively area has something to offer everyone from arts festivals and antique stores to trendy night spots and one-of-a-kind shops.  For more about the area, visit the Metromix Neighborhood Guide: Bucktown/Wicker Park website. 

Downtown Chicago - 3 miles

Lake Michigan - 3 miles

Magnificent Mile - 4 miles

Navy Pier - 5 miles

Grant Park / Field Museum / Art Institute / Soldier Field / Shedd Aquarium / Adler Planetarium - 5 miles

Lincoln Park Zoo - 3 miles

Sears Tower - 4 miles

O'Hare & Midway Airports - 15 miles

Getting Around

• Our location is less than ½ mile by car from interstates 90/94 which can easily connect you to the heart of the city and other main routes for getting around the region.

• We are only a short 3 block walk  from the CTA Blue Line train station at Western/Milwaukee/Armitage making it easy to get to either Midway or O'Hare airports and all the city's attractions without the hassles of traffic and parking for only $1.50 per ride.  We are also located less than ¾ mile from the Metra commuter train line.

• Taxis are also conveniently obtained just outside the front door.  Fares to downtown attractions range on average from $12 to $15.

• You will find us only fifteen miles from both of Chicago's major airports, with easy transport to our location via car, CTA train system or taxi.