Getting to St. Andrew
St. Andrew Lutheran is located on the south side of Chicago at the intersection of 37th Street and Honore, in the McKinley Park neighborhood. We are situated in a safe and diverse community within the heart of the city. Travel to and from the church or school is relatively easy, but out of town travelers will want to plan ahead to ensure minimal hassle.
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Public Transit Directions
St. Andrew can be reached by CTA train and bus service with some light walking.
Via CTA Orange Line (0.6 mi walk): Get off at the 35th and Archer stop. Cross Archer to 36th and walk east down 36th, passing six intersections to reach Honore St. Walk one block south down Honore St. to reach the church and school.
Via 35th Street Bus (0.25 mi walk): Stop at Wolcott, walk two blocks south to 37th, and turn east toward Honore St. Alternatively, stop at Wood, walk two blocks south to 37th, and turn west toward Honore St.
Via 39th/Pershing Bus (0.25 mi walk): Stop at Wolcott, walk two blocks north to 37th, and turn east toward Honore St. Alternatively, stop at Wood, walk two blocks north to 37th, and turn west toward Honore St.
Driving Directions
From the North, East, and West, St. Andrew is easy to reach via I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) or Archer Avenue. The church and school are only a 5 minute drive from I-55. Via I-55: Exit at Damen, drive six blocks south to 37th Street (there is a stop light here and a smaller sign indicating the direction to the church). Turn left at 37th and proceed east toward Honore. Via Archer: Many routes exist, but the easiest approach is via Damen as per above. If coming from the East side, you can also turn down Wood and proceed south to 37th. From the South, St. Andrew is easiest to reach via Pershing (39th Street), which is well marked at Ashland, Archer, and Western Avenue. Honore Street is located between Damen and Ashland.
Please note, Honore Street is a one way street which heads north.
Parking
St. Andrew does not have dedicated parking and relies primarily on street parking. This system has worked well for us, but it can be a bit daunting for first time visitors. If you are traveling from out of town, please feel free to contact us in advance and we will arrange for someone to assist you in finding a place to park when you arrive. For worship services, St. Andrew has a limited number of “sidewalk” parking spaces on the 37th Street side of the church building. These often fill a few minutes before the start of service. Please be advised that It is illegal to park on the sidewalk at all other times.
Street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In general, you will park very near the facility, but occasionally you may need to walk a block or two. On certain days, especially during winter, it can be more difficult to find a spot near the church. Therefore, we recommend that you arrive a few minutes early to ensure you find a spot in time for the start of service.
On school days, parking is not permitted in front of the facility on Honore during school hours.
Accessibility
The church and school buildings are seasoned facilities that lack handicap-accessibility ramps and similar features. However, our ushers will be happy to assist anyone into and out of the building for church services. Please feel free to contact us in advance or simply ask for assistance when you arrive at the facility.