Division Street, Chicago

Name: Division Street
Address: Chicago, United States

#518 among attractions in Chicago

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Division Street is a major east-west street in Chicago, Illinois, located at 1200 North. Division Street begins in the Gold Coast neighborhood near Lake Shore Drive, passes through Polonia Triangle at Milwaukee Avenue into Wicker Park and continues to Chicago's city limits and into the city's western suburbs. Once known as "Polish Broadway" during the heyday of Polish Downtown, Division Street was the favorite street of author Nelson Algren. A fountain dedicated in his name was installed in what had been the area that figured as the inspiration for much of his work. ()

Coordinates: 41°54'9"N, 87°41'26"W

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West Side (West Town)Chicago United States

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Division Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Empty Bottle, Double Door, Humboldt Park, Statue of Leif Erikson.

~1300 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
The Empty Bottle, Chicago
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Ukrainian Village, The Empty Bottle is a venerable institution in the city's vibrant music scene. This intimate venue, known for its no-frills ambiance and a penchant for showcasing indie and alternative acts, has been a staple for...
0.9 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing
Double Door, Chicago
22 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, Double Door has been a beacon for the city's music aficionados and nightlife enthusiasts for years. This iconic bar and live music venue, with its storied past and eclectic vibe, has carved out a...
0.6 miW
Park
Humboldt Park, Chicago
17 min walk • Humboldt Park, a verdant oasis nestled in the vibrant city of Chicago, is a sprawling 207-acre park that serves as a community hub and an urban retreat for both locals and visitors alike. Established in the 1860s and designed by Jens Jensen, a renowned landscape...
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Leif Erikson, Chicago
17 min walk • The Leif Erikson statue is a monumental statue honoring Leif Erikson in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in the city's Humboldt Park, the statue was designed by Sigvald Asbjørnsen and erected in 1901.
0.6 miW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Chicago
16 min walk • The Alexander von Humboldt statue is a monumental statue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in Humboldt Park, a major urban park in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, the statue depicts Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian polymath and the park's namesake. The statue was dedicated in 1892.
0.4 miE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago
12 min walk • Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the seminal architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
0.8 miNE
Park, Neighbourhood, Garden
Wicker Park, Chicago
20 min walk • Wicker Park is a 4.03 acre public urban park in the Wicker Park neighborhood of the West Town community and West Side district, in Chicago, Illinois. It is named after Charles G. Wicker and Joel H. Wicker.
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, Chicago
17 min walk • The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is a museum in Chicago dedicated to interpreting the arts and culture of the Puerto Rican people and of the Puerto Ricans in Chicago. Founded in 2001, it is housed in the historic landmark Humboldt Park stables and receptory, near the Paseo Boricua.
1.2 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Congress Theater, Chicago
32 min walk • The Congress Theater is a historic movie palace in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Fridstein and Company designed it in 1926 for the movie theater operator Lubliner and Trinz.
0.6 miSE
Church
Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, Chicago
16 min walk • Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Church is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic parish church in Chicago. It is adorned with golden domes and a mosaic above the entrance depicting the Christianization of Ukraine. The church is one of the landmarks of Chicago's Ukrainian Village, an historic district in northwest central Chicago.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
West Town, Chicago
19 min walk • West Town, located in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, northwest of the Loop, on Chicago's West Side is one of 77 officially designated Chicago community areas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Division Street?

Nearby attractions include Paseo Boricua, Chicago (9 min walk), St. Volodymyr, Chicago (9 min walk), Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago (12 min walk), Read/Write Library, Chicago (12 min walk).

How to get to Division Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Division Street:

Bus

Division & Campbell EB • Lines: 70 (2 min walk)

Metro

Damen • Lines: Blue (22 min walk)
Western • Lines: Blue (25 min walk)

Train

Western Avenue (24 min walk)
Kedzie (34 min walk)