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Before you go
Your trip to Oak Park.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Oak Park – Illinois Destination Chicago (Chicago); Oak Park (Oak Park)
How to get there
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 22 km
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Oak Park Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By the Green Line of the elevated train or by the regional Metra rail, about 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. O'Hare Airport (ORD) is about 22 km away.
How many days
Half a day to a full day, including Wright’s house and studio, the Unity Temple, and a walk through the historic neighborhood.
When to go
From April to October, when the neighborhood trees have leaves and walking is more pleasant. In winter, guided tours continue, with Chicago’s cold weather.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No: the train connects Oak Park to downtown Chicago, and the historic neighborhood is explored on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Oak Park
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Morning
Wright’s house and studio
Take the guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s house and studio and walk through the historic neighborhood with the houses he designed.
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Afternoon
Unity Temple and Hemingway
Visit the Unity Temple and the house where Ernest Hemingway was born, a few blocks away.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do you get from Chicago to Oak Park?
By the Green Line of the elevated train or by the regional Metra, about 20 minutes from downtown.
How many Frank Lloyd Wright houses are in Oak Park?
About two dozen Wright buildings are in Oak Park and neighboring River Forest, his largest grouping in the world.
Can you see Wright’s houses from the inside in Oak Park?
Most are private homes and are seen only from the outside; Wright’s house and studio and the Unity Temple offer guided visits.
What time zone is Oak Park in?
UTC−6 in standard time (Central Time) and UTC−5 from March to November, with daylight saving time.