Downtown Skokie is conveniently located just minutes from I-94 (Edens Expressway):

From I-94: Take the Dempster Street exit and head east. Follow Dempster to Niles Center Road, and turn north to reach Downtown Skokie.

Parking: Free parking is available throughout Downtown Skokie. Look for public parking lots at Oakton Street, Lincoln Avenue, and other nearby locations. Street parking along Lincoln Avenue and Oakton Street is also available.

Key Addresses for GPS:

Public Parking Lot on Lincoln: 8024 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

Public Parking Lot at Village Hall: 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077

Public Parking Lot near Oakton: 7999 Babb Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

CTA Yellow Line ("Skokie Swift"):

Take the CTA Yellow Line to the Oakton-Skokie Station, located just steps from Downtown Skokie. This quick and efficient train line connects directly to the CTA Red Line at Howard Station, making it easy to travel from Chicago.

CTA and Pace Buses:

Several bus routes serve the Downtown Skokie area, including:

Route 226: Oakton Street

Route 210: Lincoln Avenue

Route 97: Skokie

Route 54A: North Cicero/Skokie Boulevard

Visit Transitchicago.com or PaceBus.com for schedules and route details.

Skokie is bike-friendly, with several bike paths and designated lanes connecting to Downtown Skokie:

North Shore Channel Trail: Provides a scenic route along the canal with access to Lincoln Avenue.

Bike Parking: Secure bike racks are available throughout Downtown Skokie for your convenience.

For local residents or nearby visitors, Downtown Skokie’s pedestrian-friendly streets make it easy to explore the area on foot. Walk down Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue to enjoy charming storefronts, public art, and community spaces.

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely available in Skokie. Simply set your destination to Downtown Skokie, and you’ll be dropped off in the heart of the district. Traditional taxi services are also available.