Lincoln Square Apartments

Together, Lincoln Square and Ravenswood neighborhoods extend to Bryn Mawr Ave and Peterson Ave on the north and Ravenswood Ave on the east. The larger area includes the Bowmanville, Budlong Woods, and Ravenswood Manor communities.

There are some cheap Lincoln Square apartments to be seen however those deals are becoming more difficult to find in this highly desired neighborhood. This neighborhood maintains a diverse mix of apartment types. Lincoln Square has somewhat larger rentals than adjacent neighborhoods, which allows for more rent value. 

The Lincoln Square neighborhood retains more than a relic of its once uniquely German character. The neighborhood has become a bustling little village with enough variety to keep anyone busy just about any night of the week. There's a healthy variety of restaurants and boutiques along Lincoln Ave just south of Lawrence and a conveniently located CTA 'L' stop just a block off the main drag serviced by the Brown Line.

A gigantic branch of the Chicago Public Library lies directly across the street at the corner of Lincoln Ave and Montrose St. The Old Town School of Folk Music can be found in Lincoln Square, Chicago. Old Town School of Folk Music is a unique teaching and performance organization for both adults and children that has up to 7,000 students per week come through its doors. In addition to its concerts, classes, workshops, and other offerings, this cultural institution is responsible for the yearly Chicago Square Roots Festival held in the adjacent Welles Park. With its expansive swath of 15 acres of green grass, Welles Park covers enough territory to accommodate several baseball diamonds and a playground.

Lincoln Square, Chicago, includes the smaller neighborhoods of Budlong Woods, Ravenswood Gardens, and Bowmanville.

As for snow and rain, Lincoln Square receives 13 percent more precipitation on average than Chicago combined with 75 days of precipitation per year. Conditions can certainly become icy during the winter with all that precipitation — boots with good traction are a must.   

Access to Highways Near Lincoln Square

• Lake Shore Drive (U.S. Route 41) to the east - Lawrence or Montrose Ave exits
• Kennedy Expressway (I-90) to the west - Lawrence Avenue exit, east toward Lake Michigan

CTA Bus Routes in Lincoln Square

• 11 Lincoln
• 49 Western 
• 49B Western
• 50 Damen
• 78 Montrose
• 81 Lawrence

Metra Train Stops Near Lincoln Square

• Union Pacific North Line (Ravenswood Station) 

Distance to the Loop and Other Notable Locations

Lincoln Square is nine miles northwest of Downtown Chicago, making it the perfect neighborhood to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Commuting to the Loop and the rest of Chicago is convenient due to Brown Line access, a variety of buses, and proximity to Lake Shore Drive. There are plenty of nearby attractions to Lincoln Square as well, including Wrigley Field just 10 minutes away via car.

• Wrigley Field - 2.7 miles southeast
• Lincoln Park Zoo - 5.6 miles southeast
• United Center - 7 miles south
• O’Hare International Airport - 10.4 miles west
• Navy Pier - 8.3 miles southeast
• Millennium Park - 9 miles southeast
• The Loop - 9.5 miles southeast
• Soldier Field - 10.5 miles southeast
• Guaranteed Rate Field - 11.5 miles southeast
• Museum of Science and Industry - 15.8 miles southeast
• University of Chicago - 16.2 miles southeast 
• Midway International Airport - 17.6 miles southwest

Parking in Lincoln Square

What's parking like in Lincoln Square, Chicago? Parking options include free parking, permit parking, and metered parking. Like many other neighborhoods, parking availability in Lincoln Square can vary by location and time of day. Fortunately, parking is usually not too hard to find in the neighborhood. Commercial areas have metered parking along the streets and in public lots. Remember to always check street signs with parking rules, especially on streets requiring permits. If you reside within one of these permit parking zones, check the Office of the City Clerk to see if you qualify for a Residential Zone Parking Permit. Weather and street cleaning can also affect parking rules, so double check the signs.

• Metered public lot outside the CTA Brown Line Western Station
• Metered public lot at the corner of Western and Leland
• Metered public lot on Lincoln across from the Old Town School of  Music
• Metered street parking available throughout the commercial districts