Pilsen
Murals, 18th Street and the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Pilsen Historic District · Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
To the Loop
3mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of Pilsen.
Size
2.9sq mi
West Side
L lines
Through it
Living here
Life in Pilsen.
Pilsen, on the Lower West Side, is known for the murals on its walls and L stations and for the National Museum of Mexican Art in Harrison Park. 18th Street is its main street, and Thalia Hall, an 1890s concert hall, anchors the restaurants around it.
Harrison Park and the riverfront along the south edge.
Arts and cultureRestaurantsHistoric architecture
The homes
What you'll find.
Brick two- and three-flats, worker cottages, and loft conversions near the Chicago Arts District.
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Getting around
How far is everything?
The Orange and Pink lines run through Pilsen. The Red Line runs just past its edge. The Pink Line runs along the north side, and the Dan Ryan and Stevenson are close by.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- Arts and cultureNational Museum of Mexican ArtFree museum in Harrison Park.
- Food and drink18th StreetBakeries, taquerias and restaurants.
- Arts and cultureThalia HallAn 1892 concert hall on 18th Street.
- Arts and cultureChicago Arts DistrictStudios and galleries along Halsted.
- LandmarksMuralsWalls throughout the neighborhood, and the 18th Street L stop.
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Questions
Good to know.
What is Pilsen known for?
Pilsen, on the Lower West Side, is known for the murals on its walls and L stations and for the National Museum of Mexican Art in Harrison Park. 18th Street is its main street, and Thalia Hall, an 1890s concert hall, anchors the restaurants around it.
What kind of homes are in Pilsen?
Brick two- and three-flats, worker cottages, and loft conversions near the Chicago Arts District.
How do you get downtown from Pilsen?
Pilsen is about 3 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. The Orange and Pink lines run through Pilsen. The Red Line runs just past its edge. The Pink Line runs along the north side, and the Dan Ryan and Stevenson are close by.
Which neighborhoods are next to Pilsen?
Pilsen borders West Loop, Bridgeport, Brighton Park, Chinatown, Little Italy and UIC, Little Village, McKinley Park, Near South Side and North Lawndale.
How do I find the schools for a home in Pilsen?
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Pilsen Historic District by Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0; National Museum of Mexican Art by Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0; 18th Street L stop by Jonathan Lee, CC BY 2.0; Fulton Market District by Bex Walton, CC BY 2.0.