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Barbers near Wicker Park.
Work downtown? Get your fade, cut, or line up near the office. The Chair is at 750 N Franklin St, about 15 minutes from Wicker Park by car, or the Blue Line and a short bus ride.
Walk-ins welcomeCall 773 499 0045
The Chair · Wicker Park
Book it on the way downtown.
The Chair Barbershop is about 2.5 miles southeast of Wicker Park, at 750 N Franklin St in River North, Chicago. It's around 15 minutes by car outside rush hour, or take the Blue Line from Damen to Chicago and the #66 Chicago Ave bus east to Franklin. Cuts start at $35 and the shop is open seven days a week.
- 2.5Miles southeast of Damen
- 15Minutes by car, off-peak
- $35Cuts from
- 4.9Google rating
Why Wicker Park makes the trip
Get cut where you work.
If your week runs through River North or the Loop, the easiest haircut is the one near the office. Come in before work, during a break, or after work, and keep your weekend free.
When you do make a trip of it, make it count. The Chair Works is an hour in the chair: a cut or fade, a shave, a hot towel, a shampoo, and styling.
- Near the office if you work downtown
- Open until 8pm Wednesday to Friday
- The Chair Works: the full hour, $95
Popular services
Fades, haircuts & line ups near Wicker Park
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 Wicker Park to the chair
750 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654. Here's the easiest way over from Wicker Park.
Blue Line plus bus
Ride the Blue Line from Damen to Chicago, then take the #66 Chicago Ave bus east to Franklin. About 25 minutes door to door.
By car
Take Milwaukee Ave southeast to Chicago Ave and head east to Franklin, or hop on the Kennedy and exit at Ohio St. About 15 minutes off-peak.
By bus
Take the #56 Milwaukee bus to Chicago Ave, then the #66 east to Franklin.
Hours
- Mon to Tue10am to 7pm
- Wed to Fri9am to 8pm
- Sat9am to 6:30pm
- Sun10am to 6pm
Questions
Coming from Wicker Park, answered
Still not sure? Call the shop at 773-499-0045. Someone picks up.
Where can I get a fade near Wicker Park?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), about 15 minutes by car from Wicker Park. 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 Wicker Park?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), about 15 minutes by car from Wicker Park. 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 Wicker Park?
The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), about 15 minutes by car from Wicker Park, is rated 4.9 stars on Google across 215 reviews.
How far is The Chair from Wicker Park?
About 2.5 miles southeast of the North, Damen, and Milwaukee intersection. The shop is at 750 N Franklin St in River North, around 15 minutes by car outside rush hour.
How do I get to The Chair from Wicker Park on the CTA?
Take the Blue Line from Damen to Chicago station, then the #66 Chicago Ave bus east to Franklin. Plan on about 25 minutes door to door.
Can I get a haircut after work?
Yes. The shop is open until 8pm Wednesday to Friday and until 7pm Monday and Tuesday. Book on Squire to lock in the time.
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.
Does The Chair take walk-ins?
Yes, whenever a chair is open. If you're coming from Wicker Park, booking ahead on Squire saves you a wasted trip.