Directions to the Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St.
By Public Transportation
By Car (Parking)
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By Bus
The closest bus lines are the #22 and the #70.
#22 Bus
Coming from the south, the #22 bus (Clark/Dearborn route) stops at the Library'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).
#70 Bus
The #70 bus (Division route) stops at the Library's front door on Walton Street.
Other convenient bus lines include the #66 (Chicago route), #36 (Broadway route), and #156 (LaSalle route).
For more information about the Chicago transit system, please visit www.transitchicago.com.
By "L" (Subway)
The closest "L" (subway) stops are located on the Red and Brown lines.
Red Line:
The two closest Red Line stops are at Clark/Division and Chicago.
Clark/Division stop: Upon exiting the station, walk south on Clark (away from Division Street and towards Elm Street) four blocks. The Newberry is located on the corner of Clark and Walton, facing Washington Square.
Chicago stop: Upon exiting the station, walk west to Dearborn Street. Take a right onto Dearborn and walk north three blocks to Walton. The Newberry is located on the corner of Dearborn and Walton, facing Washington Square.
Brown Line:
The closest Brown Line stop is at Chicago. Exit the station on Chicago, and walk east (across Franklin) three blocks to Clark Street. Take a left onto Clark, and walk north three blocks to Walton. The Newberry is located on the corner of Clark and Walton, facing Washington Square.
For more information about the Chicago transit system, please visit www.transitchicago.com.
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.
By car 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. Please note: Walton is one-way westbound, so you cannot take a left onto Walton from Clark.
Parking
The Newberry Library does not have a visitor parking lot. Limited metered parking is available on area streets. Daytime and evening parking restrictions do apply, so be sure to read the posted signs carefully. Garage parking is also available in the neighborhood.
The following garages offer discounted parking to Newberry patrons ($7 for 0-8 hours; $9 for 8-10 hours). Remember to bring your parking ticket with you so it can be validated by the Newberry security guard.
By Air
Both O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport offer taxi and shuttle service to downtown Chicago.
Chicago's subway system (the "L") includes stops at O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare is at the end of the north branch of the Blue Line. Midway is at the end of the Orange Line. You can transfer from the Blue and Orange lines to other bus and train lines. For more information about the Chicago transit system, visit www.transitchicago.com.
By Train
Amtrak:
Amtrak trains arrive at Union Station. Visit www.amtrak.com to see routes and schedules.
Metra:
Metra, the Chicago area's commuter rail system, brings trains into four major stations: Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station, LaSalle Street Station, and Union Station. Visit www.metrarail.com to see system maps and schedules.
South Shore Line:
The South Shore Line runs between South Bend, Indiana and Chicago (Millennium Station). Visit www.nictd.com to see the route and schedules.