Brown Line · One stop
Barbers near Old Town.
Sedgwick to Chicago is one Brown Line stop. The Chair is half a block from the station at 750 N Franklin St, with fades, cuts, and line ups.
Walk-ins welcome(773) 499-0045
The Chair · Old Town
One stop on the Brown Line.
The Chair Barbershop is about a mile south of Old Town, at 750 N Franklin St in River North. From Sedgwick station, a Loop-bound Brown Line train reaches Chicago station in one stop, and the shop is half a block south of the station. On foot, walk south on Wells St for about 20 to 25 minutes. Fades start at $57 and walk-ins are welcome.
- 1Mile south of North Ave
- 5Minutes on the Brown Line
- $35Cuts from
- 5.0Google rating
Why Old Town rides down
Sedgwick to the chair, one stop.
Old Town is a Brown Line neighborhood, and so are we. Sedgwick to Chicago is one stop, which makes The Chair closer than most shops you would have to drive to.
Fades are the main event. The Signature Fade is a clean, blended classic, and the Crafted Blade Fade adds detailed clipper work and a razor finish. Before a night on Wells St, add a line up to sharpen the edges.
- One Brown Line stop from Sedgwick
- Fades from $57, blade fades $67
- Open Saturday and Sunday
Popular services
Fades, haircuts & line ups near Old Town
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 Old Town to the chair
750 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654. Here's the easiest way over from Old Town.
On the Brown Line
Board a Loop-bound Brown Line at Sedgwick and ride one stop to Chicago. Walk half a block south on Franklin.
On foot
Walk south on Wells St past Division and Oak, turn west on Chicago Ave, then south on Franklin. About 20 to 25 minutes from North and Wells.
By car
Head south on Wells or LaSalle to Chicago Ave, then west to Franklin. About 10 minutes outside rush hour.
Hours
- Mon to Tue10am to 7pm
- Wed to Fri9am to 8pm
- Sat9am to 6:30pm
- Sun10am to 6pm
Questions
Coming from Old Town, answered
Still not sure? Call the shop at (773) 499-0045. Someone picks up.
Where can I get a fade near Old Town?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), one Brown Line stop from Sedgwick, about 5 minutes. 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 Old Town?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), one Brown Line stop from Sedgwick, about 5 minutes. 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 Old Town?
The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), one Brown Line stop from Sedgwick, about 5 minutes, is rated 5.0 stars on Google across 240 reviews.
How do I get to The Chair from Old Town?
Take a Loop-bound Brown Line from Sedgwick one stop to Chicago station. The shop is at 750 N Franklin St, half a block south of the station.
Can I walk from Old Town?
Yes. Walk south on Wells St to Chicago Ave, then west to Franklin. Plan on about 20 to 25 minutes from North and Wells.
How much is a fade near Old Town at The Chair?
The Chair Signature Fade is $57 and the Crafted Blade Fade is $67. Both take about 45 minutes.
Is The Chair open on weekends?
Yes. Saturday 9am to 6:30pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is open. Book on Squire to hold a time or pick your barber.