To the Loop
6.9mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of Lincoln Square.
Size
2.6sq mi
Far North Side
L lines
Through it
Living here
Life in Lincoln Square.
Lincoln Square grew up around a stretch of Lincoln Avenue that still carries German delis, a long-running apothecary and the Old Town School of Folk Music. Giddings Plaza is its town square, home to fests through the summer and fall.
Welles Park, with its pool and gardens, and Winnemac Park with its prairie.
Quieter side streetsLocal shopping streetsRestaurantsArts and cultureBig parksHistoric architecture
The homes
What you'll find.
Brick bungalows, greystones, two-flats, and vintage courtyard buildings.
BungalowsGreystonesTwo-flatsVintage condos
Getting around
How far is everything?
The Brown Line runs through Lincoln Square. The Brown Line runs through the middle, and the river runs along the west.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- Arts and cultureOld Town School of Folk MusicConcerts and classes on Lincoln Avenue.
- LandmarksGiddings PlazaThe square with its fountain, home to the summer fests.
- ParksWelles ParkPool, fields and gardens.
- ShoppingLincoln AvenueIndependent shops, delis and bakeries.
- ParksWinnemac ParkRestored prairie and a running track.
Listed with us
Homes in Lincoln Square.
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Around Lincoln Square.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Lincoln Square known for?
Lincoln Square grew up around a stretch of Lincoln Avenue that still carries German delis, a long-running apothecary and the Old Town School of Folk Music. Giddings Plaza is its town square, home to fests through the summer and fall.
What kind of homes are in Lincoln Square?
Brick bungalows, greystones, two-flats, and vintage courtyard buildings.
How do you get downtown from Lincoln Square?
Lincoln Square is about 6.9 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. The Brown Line runs through Lincoln Square. The Brown Line runs through the middle, and the river runs along the west.
Which neighborhoods are next to Lincoln Square?
Lincoln Square borders Andersonville, Edgewater, Lakeview, North Center, Uptown, Albany Park, Irving Park, North Park and West Ridge.
How do I find the schools for a home in Lincoln Square?
Chicago Public Schools' School Locator shows the neighborhood schools for any address. We're happy to look one up with you for a home you're considering. Open the School Locator.
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Boundaries follow the City of Chicago's neighborhood map; locals draw some edges differently. Distances are straight-line miles. We describe places, homes and transit, not the people who live there. For schools, the CPS School Locator shows the schools for any address. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Davis Theater, Lincoln Avenue by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0; Krause Music Store building by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0; Welles Park by AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0; Clark Street and the Swedish American Museum by Zagalejo, Public domain; Osterman (Hollywood) Beach and Foster Beach by Edward Stojakovic, CC BY 2.0; Belmont Harbor by TheWxResearcher, CC BY-SA 4.0; The North Branch at Riverview Bridge by AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0; Broadway and Lawrence (Riviera Theatre) by Chicagoshim, CC BY-SA 4.0.