cafe
Lou Mitchell's
Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.
5 km · about 10 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesIllinois
East Garfield Park
Illinois, United States · North America
About East Garfield Park
East Garfield Park works well as a base: 10 minutes from South Lawndale, 6km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.
East Garfield Park is in Illinois, United States, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is South Lawndale, about 4 km away.
East Garfield Park is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located on the west of the Loop.
Taking its name from the large urban park, Garfield Park, the neighborhood is bordered by the Union Pacific railroad tracks on the north, Arthington and Taylor Streets on the south, Hamlin AvenueRead more
and Independence Boulevard to the west, and Rockwell Street to the east.
Where to Stay in East Garfield Park
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in East Garfield Park.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near East Garfield Park.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near East Garfield Park?
Within an hour or so of East Garfield Park: Lou Mitchell's (5 km), Willis Tower (Sears Tower) (6 km), Route 66 - Chicago Start (6 km), Art Institute of Chicago (7 km).
Are there any good drives near East Garfield Park?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Chicago Start.
Where is East Garfield Park?
East Garfield Park is in Illinois, United States, about 4 km from South Lawndale.
Road trip
Drive to East Garfield Park
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of East Garfield Park. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 20,656
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.8809, -87.7028
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
Full driving guide for United StatesTags
Worth the detour from East Garfield Park
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Willis Tower (Sears Tower)
Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.
6 km · about 10 min drive
historic highway
Route 66 - Chicago Start
The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Art Institute of Chicago
One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.
7 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Field Museum of Natural History
Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Shedd Aquarium
Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near East Garfield Park
- Right hereRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near East Garfield Park.
Plan a trip around East Garfield Park
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from East Garfield Park.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.