Pullman National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came together in Pullman, a planned industrial community famed for its urban design and architecture.
About under an hour from Chicago and 2 hours from Milwaukee by car.
Alerts
- CautionRoad Construction Near the Park
There is road construction near the park visitor center along 111th St. and S. Cottage Avenue. Please use caution and allow extra travel time when visiting. Construction is expected to last through the fall. In addition, on occasion the vehicle entrance for parking at 610 E. 111th street is limited to one lane.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
There are no fees associated with Pullman National Historical Park. Park partner sites may have fees associated with their sites
Hours
| Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center | Varies by day ▾
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Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving | Hours not published |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas | Hours not published |
| Jan 1, 2027New Years Day | Hours not published |
| Jan 18, 2027Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. |
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| Feb 15, 2027Washington's Birthday |
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| Sep 1, 2027Labor Day |
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When to go
July draws the most visits here and December the fewest, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor CenterPassport stamp
Start your visit at the Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center located at the corner of 111th street and Cottage Grove Ave. Park staff and volunteers are on-hand to answer questions and provide suggestions on how to enjoy your visit to the National Historical Park.
Explore
Things to do
- Visit the Friends of Pullman National Historical Park Pullman Exhibit Hall15-60 Minutes
Visit the Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall located at Cottage Grove and 112th Street. Volunteers and partners from the Friends of Pullman National Historical Park are on-hand to answer questions and provide suggestions on how to enjoy your visit to the…
Opens on the Park Service site - Explore the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum30-120 Minutes
This important museum details the struggle of African Americans in the Pullman Company to obtain representation and rights, and the role of A. Philip Randolph, chief organizer of what eventually became the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
Opens on the Park Service site - Take a Self-Guided Tour of Pullman15-90 Minutes
Our partner, the Friends of Pullman National Historical Park, offers a free self-guided walking/driving tour pamphlet. It is available at the Pullman Exhibit Hall and the Administration-Clock Tower Building.
Opens on the Park Service site - Take a Pullman Ranger-Guided Tour45-60 Minutes
Park Ranger Tours
Opens on the Park Service site - Visit the National Park Service Pullman Visitor Center
The Pullman company became known for creating luxurious train cars, but its workers would help form a lasting legacy through their stories.Start at the Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center in the Administration-Clock Tower Building to…
Opens on the Park Service site - Become a Pullman Junior Ranger30-60 Minutes
Become a Junior Ranger at Pullman National Historical Park
Opens on the Park Service site
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- View the Hotel Florence5-20 Minutes
The Hotel Florence is a former hotel, designed by architect Solon Spencer Beman as part of the planned industrial community of Pullman.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Daily Ranger Guided Tours10/1401:00 PM · runs through Dec 31 · free
- 12:15 PM · freeThis is a virtual event via Zoom
- 10:00 AM · free
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
Illinois guidebooks
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Reference
Activities
Weather & climate
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Chicago winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 26 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 72 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is about 36". Snowfall in the winter is moderate with an average total snowfall of about 38".
Questions people ask
Does Pullman charge an entrance fee?
No. Pullman is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Pullman?
Standard hours are 10:00AM - 4:00PM on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Pullman right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Road Construction Near the Park.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Pullman?
22,367 recreation visits in 2025, number 321 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Pullman?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Pullman?
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Chicago winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 26 degrees (F).
Source: Weather & climate
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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