The Classic Chair Cut
Precise cutting, a relaxing neck shave, and clean styling, finished to perfection.
$47
Book
Half a block from the Brown Line
The River North barbershop.
We're at 750 N Franklin St, half a block south of the Chicago Brown Line stop. Precision cuts, skin fades, and hot-towel shaves, seven days a week. Walk in, or book your chair.
Walk-ins welcomeCall 773 499 0045
The Chair · River North
Right on Franklin, between Superior and Chicago Ave.
The Chair Barbershop is a men's barbershop at 750 N Franklin St in River North, Chicago. It sits half a block south of the Chicago station on the Brown Line, in the middle of the gallery blocks around Superior Street. A Classic Chair Cut is $47, fades start at $57, and the shop is open seven days a week. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments book on Squire.
- 7Days a week
- 1Minute from the Brown Line
- $35Cuts from
- 4.9Google rating
Your neighborhood shop
Built for River North's pace.
River North runs on client dinners, gallery openings, and long workdays. You don't have time to cross town for a haircut, and you shouldn't have to. The Chair sits on the north end of Franklin, a short walk from most of the neighborhood.
Need a quick cleanup? A line up (edge up) takes about 15 minutes. Want the full treatment? The Chair Works is an hour: cut or fade, shave, hot towel, shampoo, and styling. Rock has 15+ years behind the chair and Juan has 7.
- Half a block from the Chicago Brown Line stop
- Open 7 days, until 8pm Wednesday to Friday
- Walk-ins welcome, or book a set time on Squire
Popular services
Fades, haircuts & line ups near River North
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
Find the shop
750 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654. Half a block south of the Chicago Brown Line station.
On the Brown Line
Ride the Brown Line, or the Purple Line Express at rush hour, to Chicago station. Walk half a block south on Franklin. About a minute.
On foot
From the Merchandise Mart, walk north on Franklin for about 10 minutes. From the galleries around Superior and Huron, you're 2 to 5 minutes away.
By bus
The #66 Chicago Ave bus stops at Franklin and at Wells, both a short walk from the door.
Hours
- Mon to Tue10am to 7pm
- Wed to Fri9am to 8pm
- Sat9am to 6:30pm
- Sun10am to 6pm
Questions
River North, answered
Still not sure? Call the shop at 773-499-0045. Someone picks up.
Where can I get a fade near River North?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), right in River North, half a block from the Chicago Brown Line stop. 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 River North?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), right in River North, half a block from the Chicago Brown Line stop. 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 River North?
The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), right in River North, half a block from the Chicago Brown Line stop, is rated 4.9 stars on Google across 215 reviews.
Where is The Chair Barbershop in River North?
The Chair is at 750 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, on the block between Superior St and Chicago Ave. The Chicago station on the Brown Line is half a block north of the shop.
Does The Chair take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome whenever a chair is open. If you want a set time or a specific barber, book on Squire before you head over.
How much is a men's haircut in River North at The Chair?
The Classic Chair Cut is $47 and includes a neck shave and styling. The Chair Buzz is $35, the Signature Fade is $57, and the Crafted Blade Fade is $67. Prices are flat.
What are The Chair's hours?
The shop is open Monday and Tuesday 10am to 7pm, Wednesday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6:30pm, and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
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.