Logan Square is Community Area #22 on Chicago’s North Side, northwest of downtown along the Blue Line. It is known for its historic boulevards, the Illinois Centennial Monument at the square itself, and Bucktown, one of the neighborhoods inside it. The 2020 Census counted 71,665 residents.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 22 |
| Side of the city | North Side |
| Population (2020 Census) | 71,665 |
| Neighborhoods within | Logan Square, Bucktown, Palmer Square, Belmont Gardens, Kosciuszko Park area |
| Main L and Metra stations | Blue Line: Logan Square, California, Western |
| Major parks and open space | Palmer Square Park, Logan and Kedzie boulevards, The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail) on the southern edge |
Where Logan Square is and its boundaries
Logan Square lies on the North Side, northwest of the Loop, between Avondale to the north and West Town to the south.
The Logan Square neighborhood is generally bounded by Diversey Parkway on the north, the Bloomingdale Trail (The 606) on the south, the North Branch of the Chicago River on the east, and the Metra Milwaukee District North Line on the west.
Neighborhoods within Logan Square
The community area includes Logan Square, Palmer Square, Belmont Gardens and Bucktown. Bucktown, in the southeast corner, is part of Logan Square even though many people treat it as its own neighborhood.
Logan and Kedzie boulevards, part of the city’s historic boulevard system, run through the area.
A short history
- The square formed as the northwest end of Chicago’s boulevard system.
- An elevated line along Milwaukee Avenue opened in 1895; it is part of today’s Blue Line.
- Chicago annexed the area in 1889.
- The area and the square are named for General John A. Logan.
- The Illinois Centennial Monument went up in 1918 to mark 100 years of statehood.
- The Congress Theater, built in 1926, has a renovation announced in February 2026 and targeted for completion in December 2027.
Landmarks and parks
- Illinois Centennial Monument at Logan Square
- Palmer Square Park
- The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)
- Congress Theater
- Minnekirken (Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church) and St. Mary of the Angels
Getting there
The Blue Line stops at Logan Square, California and Western.
CTA buses also serve the area’s main streets.
Frequently asked questions
What community area is Bucktown in?
Bucktown is part of the Logan Square community area, #22.
Who is Logan Square named after?
General John A. Logan.
What is the monument in Logan Square?
The Illinois Centennial Monument, built in 1918 to mark the state’s 100th anniversary.
Which L line serves Logan Square?
The Blue Line, at Logan Square, California and Western.
Related guides
- Best of Logan Square
- Best of Bucktown
- Avondale (Community Area #21)
- Hermosa (Community Area #20)
- Humboldt Park (Community Area #23)
- West Town (Community Area #24)
- Lincoln Park (Community Area #7)
- North Center (Community Area #5)
- Chicago’s 77 community areas, explained
- Chicago neighborhoods hub
- Blue Line guide
Sources
- Wikipedia: Logan Square, Chicago
- Dominican University Government Data: Chicago community areas by side
Last updated: October 31, 2026