The Chair Works
The full service: a precision cut or fade with a shave, hot towel, shampoo, and styling.
$95
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Green and Pink Line · Brown Line
Barbers near Fulton Market.
Morgan to Clark/Lake, then the Brown Line to Chicago. The Chair is at 750 N Franklin St in River North, open until 8pm Wednesday to Friday.
Walk-ins welcome(773) 499-0045
The Chair · Fulton Market
From Morgan station to the chair.
The Chair Barbershop is about a mile northeast of Fulton Market, at 750 N Franklin St in River North. From Morgan station, ride the Green or Pink Line to Clark/Lake and switch to a Kimball-bound Brown Line to Chicago, about 15 to 20 minutes with the transfer. By car, take Grand Ave east over the river and go north on Franklin. The Chair Works is $95 and the shop is open seven days a week.
- 1.1Miles northeast
- 20Minutes on the L, one transfer
- $35Cuts from
- 5.0Google rating
Why Fulton Market makes the trip
Office by day, the chair after.
Fulton Market works late and eats out. If your desk is near Morgan, the L gets you to the shop with one transfer, and the shop is open until 8pm Wednesday to Friday.
Going straight to dinner? The Chair Works is an hour: a cut or fade, a shave, a hot towel, a shampoo, and styling. Short on time, a line up takes about 15 minutes.
- Morgan to Chicago with one transfer at Clark/Lake
- Open until 8pm Wednesday to Friday
- The Chair Works: $95
Popular services
Fades, haircuts & line ups near Fulton Market
Every barber at The Chair does all 12 services. Flat prices, no surprises in the chair.
Meet the barbers
A small bench of dedicated barbers, each with their own hand and their own regulars. Every barber offers the full service menu. Book the chair, or book the barber you already trust.
Word on the street
Five stars, again and again.
Getting here
From Fulton Market to the chair
750 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654. Here's the easiest way over from Fulton Market.
On the L
Board the Green or Pink Line at Morgan, ride to Clark/Lake, then switch to a Kimball-bound Brown Line to Chicago. About 15 to 20 minutes with the transfer.
By car or rideshare
Take Grand Ave east over the river, then go north on Franklin. About 10 minutes outside rush hour. The Chicago Ave bridge over the river is closed for rebuilding until the end of 2026.
By bus
Walk north to Grand Ave and take the #65 Grand bus east to Franklin, then walk north on Franklin to the shop.
Hours
- Mon to Tue10am to 7pm
- Wed to Fri9am to 8pm
- Sat9am to 6:30pm
- Sun10am to 6pm
Questions
Coming from Fulton Market, answered
Still not sure? Call the shop at (773) 499-0045. Someone picks up.
Where can I get a fade near Fulton Market?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), about 15 to 20 minutes from Fulton Market by train. Fades start at $57 for the Signature Fade, or $67 for the Crafted Blade Fade with a razor finish.
Where can I get a line up near Fulton Market?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), about 15 to 20 minutes from Fulton Market by train. The Precision Chair Line Up, also called an edge up or shape up, is $25 and takes about 15 minutes.
What's the best-rated barber near Fulton Market?
The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), about 15 to 20 minutes from Fulton Market by train, is rated 5.0 stars on Google across 240 reviews.
How do I get to The Chair from Fulton Market on the L?
Board the Green or Pink Line at Morgan, ride to Clark/Lake, and switch to a Kimball-bound Brown Line to Chicago station. The shop is half a block south of the station.
How far is The Chair from Fulton Market?
About a mile northeast, at 750 N Franklin St in River North. Around 10 minutes by car outside rush hour, or 15 to 20 minutes on the L.
Is The Chair open after work?
Yes. The shop is open until 8pm Wednesday to Friday and until 7pm Monday and Tuesday.
What's included in The Chair Works?
The Chair Works ($95, about an hour) includes a precision cut or fade, a shave, a hot towel, a shampoo, and styling.
Can I book a specific barber?
Yes. Rock (15+ years) and Juan (7 years) each have their own booking page on Squire, and both offer the full service menu.