Hours and Contact
Blackstone Bicycle Works
6100 South Blackstone Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
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773.241.5458
blackstonebikes@gmail.com
Summer Hours (May-October)
Bicycle Shop: Tues-Fri 1pm-5 pm, Sat 12pm-5 pm
Youth Program: Tues-Fri 10 am-1 pm, Sat 10 am-12 pm
Winter Hours (November-April)
Bicycle Shop: Tues-Fri 1-5 pm, Sat noon-5 pm
Youth Program: Tues-Fri 3-5 pm, Sat 10am-12 pm
Blackstone Bicycle Works is a project of the Experimental Station, a non-profit cultural incubator in the South Side neighborhood of Woodlawn. The shop entrance is located next to the Carnegie Elementary School loading docks on the east side of the building (Blackstone Ave).
Temporary notice: Due to expansion of the nearby University of Chicago physical plant, the 6000 block of Dorchester Avenue may be blocked to car traffic. Until further notice, please adjust travel directions from the north by taking Woodlawn Avenue, three blocks west of Dorchester, to 61st Street.
Directions to Blackstone
From the Lakefront Path: Disembark the path and cross under the highway at the Museum of Science and Industry. Follow the curved path along Cornell to 57th and turn right. Head west to Dorchester and take a left, then another left at 61st St. Follow the curve onto Blackstone Ave.
From the Dan Ryan (same for southbound urban corridors): Take the 51st Street exit east to Cottage Grove and turn right. Travel ten blocks south to 61st St. and turn left. Follow the road until in curves and merges with Blackstone Ave.
From Lakeshore Drive: Exit Lakeshore Drive at Hayes going west. Proceed until Hayes merges with 63rd Street and turn right at Dorchester Ave. Travel north two blocks then turn right at 61st St. Follow the road until in curves and merges with Blackstone Ave.
From the Green Line: Exit the Green Line at its final southeast terminus (East 63rd-Cottage Grove) and catch the 63 east at the southwest corner of the intersection. Exit at Dorchester stop and walk 1.5 blocks north to 61st Pl., turn right and circle the school to Blackstone.
From the Red Line: Exit the Red Line at the 63rd Street Station and catch the 63 east at the stop on the Dan Ryan overpass. Exit at Dorchester stop and walk 1.5 blocks north to 61st Pl., turn right and circle the school to Blackstone.
From the South Shore Metra: Exit at the University of Chicago Station and walk west on 59th to Dorchester, turning left. Cross the Midway to 61st St. and turn left. Follow the curve onto Blackstone Ave.