St. Patrick's Day Parade Buses - Overview:
If you plan to drink and attend the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade (and I recognize that "if" may be a wee bit unnecessary), please don't drive there.
Instead, book a ride on one of the many buses heading to the parade from Chicago taverns and pubs. Here are just a few of the popular spots to hop on, so you can enjoy your holiday sensibly. Or, at least, safely. Also, please respect the neighborhood when you're there.
This year, the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Sunday, March 15.
Related: South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade Info | Tips for Attending the South Side Parade
Instead, book a ride on one of the many buses heading to the parade from Chicago taverns and pubs. Here are just a few of the popular spots to hop on, so you can enjoy your holiday sensibly. Or, at least, safely. Also, please respect the neighborhood when you're there.
This year, the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Sunday, March 15.
Related: South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade Info | Tips for Attending the South Side Parade
Departure Point: Kincade's in Lincoln Park:
Kincade's Parade Buses
- Departs from 950 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL
- Map It
- Using the CTA/RTA/Metra Trip Planner
- (773)348-0010 for more info.
- Check-in by 10 a.m.
- Buses depart 10:30 a.m. SHARP
- $25 per person.
- Must be 21. BYOB.
- The bus has a bathroom.
- Book it online.
Departure Point: O'Donovan's in Northcenter:
O'Donovan's Parade Buses
- Departs from 2100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL
- Map It
- Using the CTA/RTA/Metra Trip Planner
- (773)348-0010 for more info.
- Check-in by 10 a.m.
- Buses depart 10:30 a.m. SHARP
- $25 per person.
- Must be 21. BYOB.
- The bus has a bathroom.
- Book it online.
Departure Point: Casey Moran's in Wrigleyville:
Casey Moran's Parade Buses
- Departs from 3660 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
- Map It
- Using the CTA/RTA/Metra Trip Planner
- (773)755-4444
- Buses load and depart between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Last bus loads at 10:45 a.m.
- Drop-off at 111th & Western.
- Return is at 3:30 p.m.
- $12 per person includes keg on bus.
- Must be 21.
- BYOB in a backpack.
- Book it online.
Departure Point: McGee's in Lincoln Park:
McGee's Parade Buses
- Departs from 950 W. Webster, Chicago, IL.
- Map It
- Using the CTA/RTA/Metra Trip Planner
- Buses leave at 11 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.
- $10
- Call (773)868-8073 for reservations.
Departure Point: Durkin's in Lincoln Park:
Durkin's Parade Buses
- Departs from 810 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL.
- Map It
- Using the CTA/RTA/Metra Trip Planner
- Buses leave at 11 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.
- $10
- Call (773)868-8073 for reservations.
Departure Point: Redmond's in Wrigleyville:
Redmond's Parade Buses
- Departs from 3358 North Sheffield, Chicago, IL.
- Map It
- Using the CTA/RTA/Metra Trip Planner
- Buses leave at 10 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.
- $10
- Call (773)868-8073 for reservations.