Wicker Park | Bucktown

WICKER PARK | BUCKTOWN

Residents Love:  

• The artsy vibe and bohemian energy
• Living near the trendiest eats, buzziest bars and coolest boutiques
• Having access to an elevated walking and biking path

One of Chicago’s hippest places to live can be found at the intersection of Milwaukee, Damen, and North streets on the West side ­– also known as “Six Corners.” Two neighborhoods, Wicker Park and Bucktown lie at the heart of this always-bustling epicenter. Wicker Park is part of the West Town area while Bucktown is part of Logan Square, but the two neighborhoods are closely intertwined and often blur together. Here, the streets are always full of locals looking for the next foodie hotspot, the next fashion fix, or the next cool thing – whether it’s a new coffee house, art gallery, or cocktail bar. Another unique attraction is the Bloomingdale Trail. A 2.7-mile car-free elevated path known as “The 606,” is a repurposed rail line that winds through Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square. The trail runs from Ashland Avenue all of the way west to North ridgeway Avenue. The trail follows along West Bloomingdale Avenue, hence the name. Nearly three miles of activity make this district a very special part of Chicago.

Living in Wicker Park/Bucktown 

Home Types

Southwest of Lincoln Park, the area features a wide mix of housing options, ranging from Victorian duplexes to modern condos in gated complexes, hip live-work loft spaces, and posh penthouses. 

Affordability Factor  

Development along The 606 has raised property values in this corridor in recent years, making Wicker Park | Bucktown one of Chicago’s most competitive and desirable neighborhoods. Home prices are comparable to River West. Housing prices are still generally lower than in Streeterville. 

A Night Out 

You’ll never be in want of something to do at night in Wicker Park | Bucktown. These adjoining neighborhoods are home to some of the city’s favorite restaurants, indie music venues, late-night clubs, pubs, speakeasies, and neighborhood dive bars. Favorites on the food scene include Etta Bucktown, Ina Mae Tavern, Urbanbelly, and Tricycle Chicago. After dinner, try an artisanal drink at the Violet Hour, the semi-hidden bar that started the craft cocktail craze in Chicago, or head to the rooftop bar in The Robey hotel to sip piña coladas and take in 180-degree views of the city skyline.

Perfect Sunday  

Start your day at Six Corners, where you can find vintage stores, esoteric book and record shops, noodle joints, award-winning eateries, cool coffee houses, art galleries, and more. Then take your sightseeing to a higher vantage point by walking or biking along The 606, as you take in public green spaces and art installations. 

Your Commute 

Everything you need is within walking distance of Wicker Park/Bucktown. However, you’re never far from the rest of what Chicago offers, either. There are eight bus routes, three CTA Blue Line stops and a Metra stop that service the area. By train, you’re 14 minutes from The Loop, 19 minutes to the Merchandise Mart, 23 minutes to Millennium Park, and 24 minutes to Union Station. 

 

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