West Town is located northwest of the Loop. Much of West Town was historically part of the city’s Polish Downtown. Its name may refer to Western Avenue, which was the city’s western boundary at the time of West Town’s settlement. The West town neighborhood community thrives on the charm created by the diverse and tight knit vibe of the area. Neighborhoods within West Town include: East Village, Eckhart Park, Humboldt Park, Noble Square, River West, Smith Park, Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, the Division Street corridor, and the Grand Avenue Design District.

With the many neighborhoods that make up West Town, there is no shortage of places to shop or dine. There are plenty of friendly shop owners offering unique apparel, home décor, trinkets, and much more. There are plenty of great restaurants to check out in West Town. If you’re looking for a very unique place with an amazing atmosphere, go to Beatnik on Chicago Avenue. The food and drinks will most definitely not disappoint in this Bohemian feeling spot. If you’re in the mood for steak, but something different from the traditional huge steakhouse, check out Boeufhaus. The menu has a German twist, so you can expect to find things like sauerkraut spaetzle, in addition to steak tartare and fries on the menu. The Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery is a unique brewpub in a remodeled old theatre and is a great spot for a post-work drink with friends or even dinner.

10 minutes to Chicago Loop 

35 minutes to O’Hare Airport 

25 minutes to Midway Airport

Distance to Downtown

2.5 miles

Situated on Chicago’s northwest side, West Town is bordered by the Chicago River to the east, the Union Pacific railroad tracks to the south, the former railroad tracks on Bloomingdale Avenue to the north, and Humboldt Park to the west. I-90 passes through West Town and the CTA Blue Line has four stops in the area.

If you are interested in exploring some culture, both the Polish Museum of America and the Ukrainian National Museum are located in West Town. You can learn all about Poland and Ukraine’s history at these historical museums. The Chopin Theatre is an independent, for-profit arts center located across the Polish Triangle in the Wicker Park area of West Town. The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is located just off of Chicago and Western Ave. The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is located in Humboldt Park.

West Town is home to so many Chicago Public Schools including Andersen Community Academy, Burr Elementary School, Carpenter Elementary School, Chicago International Charter School, Chopin Elementary School, Columbus School, Drummond Magnet School, Erie Charter School, and many more. One of the highest rated schools is Mitchell Elementary School. The College of Office Technology and Kendall College are also both located in West Town.