Getting to the Newberry Located in Downtown Chicago, the Newberry Is Accessible by Foot, Bus, Subway, and Car
Getting to the Newberry Located in downtown Chicago, the Newberry is accessible by foot, bus, subway, and car. For out-of-town visitors, two major airports as well as regional trains provide transportation options. For more information about the Chicago transit system, visit Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) website at transitchicago.com.
By Bus #22: Coming from the south, the #22 bus (Clark/Dearborn route) stops at the Newberry's front door on Walton Street. From the north, the #22 bus stops on the west side of the library (near the intersection of Oak and Clark Streets). #70: The #70 bus (Division route) stops at the Newberry's front door on Walton Street. Other convenient bus lines include the #66 (Chicago route), #36 (Broadway route), and #156 (LaSalle route).
By Subway (the “L”) Red Line Clark/Division stop: Upon exiting the station, walk south on Clark Street (away from Division Street and towards Elm Street) four blocks. The Newberry is located on the corner of Clark and Walton Streets, facing Washington Square. Red Line Chicago stop: Upon exiting the station, walk west to Dearborn Street. Take a right onto Dearborn Street and walk north three blocks to Walton Street. The Newberry is located on the corner of Dearborn and Walton Streets, facing Washington Square. Brown Line: The closest Brown Line stop is at Chicago Avenue. Exit the station on Chicago Avenue, and walk east (across Franklin Street) three blocks to Clark Street. Take a left onto Clark, and walk north three blocks to Walton Street. The Newberry is located on the corner of Clark and Walton Streets, facing Washington Square.
By Car From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90): Exit Ohio Street East, and follow Ohio Street about one mile to Dearborn Street. Turn left onto Dearborn and go a half-mile north to Walton Street. The Newberry will be on your left, at the corner of Dearborn and Walton Streets. From Lake Shore Drive (U.S. Highway 41): Exit Lake Shore Drive onto LaSalle Drive. After a quarter-mile, turn left onto Clark Street. Go straight on Clark Street for about one mile. The Newberry will be on your left, between Oak and Walton Streets. Please note: Walton Street is one-way westbound, so you cannot take a left onto Walton from Clark.
Parking information The Newberry does not have a visitor parking lot. Limited 2-hour street parking is available at $4 per hour on Walton, Oak, Dearborn, and other surrounding streets; 3-hour parking is available on Delaware, Clark and Chestnut near Washington Square Park. Be sure to read the posted signs carefully! (Learn more about parking meters in Chicago and ParkChicago, the mobile payment system.) Garage parking is also available in the neighborhood. The following garage offers discounted parking to Newberry patrons: 100 West Chestnut Street: Enter on Clark Street; $8 (0-6 hours) and $9 (6-8 hours). Remember to bring your parking ticket with you so it can be validated by the Newberry security guard. Other nearby parking garages (non-Newberry partners; no validation or discount) include: Elm St. Plaza (1130 North Dearborn Street) next to Treasure Island between Clark and Dearborn; $12 credit card-only early bird special. 100 East Walton just west of Michigan Ave; $15 early bird special. Dave and Busters (1030 North Clark Street); $12 credit card-only early bird special in by 9:00.
By Train Amtrak: Trains arrive at Union Station (approximately 2 miles southwest of the Newberry) Metra: Chicago area's commuter rail system operates at four major stations: Ogilvie Transportation Center (~2 mi), Millennium Station (~1.5 mi), LaSalle Street Station (~2 mi), and Union Station (~2 mi). South Shore Line: Trains run between South Bend, Indiana, and Chicago (Millennium Station).