The Keller Center is the main building for Harris Public Policy, located on the University of Chicago campus at southeast corner of 60th Street and S. Kimbark Avenue.

The Keller Center
Address: 1307 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773.702.8400

Getting to Campus

Public Transportation

Train (Metra)

Take the Metra Electric Line from Randolph, Van Buren, or Roosevelt stations from downtown Chicago. Exit at 57th or 59th Street and walk west to Kimbark Avenue, then south to 60th Street.

Bus (CTA)

  • #6 Jeffery Express: Board on State Street or other downtown stops. Exit at 60th Street, walk under the train tracks, and continue west to Kimbark.
  • #2 Hyde Park Express: Available during rush hours. Stops directly in front of Harris at 60th and Kimbark.

Plan your trip using the CTA's trip planner.

From the Airports

Taxi

- O’Hare to Hyde Park: ~$30–$50
- Midway to Hyde Park: ~$20
- Downtown to Hyde Park: ~$18

Call 312.829.4222 (TAXICAB) to arrange service. Be sure to confirm your booking 30 minutes before pickup.

Shuttle & Limousine Services

Driving & Parking

From Downtown Chicago

Take Lake Shore Drive south to 53rd Street. Head west to Kimbark Avenue, turn left, and go south to 60th Street.

From O’Hare Airport

Take I-90/Kennedy Expressway south. Follow signs for Lake Shore Drive south to the 53rd Street exit. Go west to Kimbark Avenue, then south to 60th Street.

From Midway Airport

Take Cicero Avenue north, then turn east onto 55th Street. Continue through Washington Park to Midway Plaisance (59th/60th Streets), then east to Kimbark Avenue and south to 60th Street.

From the North

Take I-94 south, then Lake Shore Drive south to 53rd Street. Go west to Kimbark Avenue, then south to 60th Street.

From the South

Take I-94 north to Garfield Blvd (55th Street). Go east through Washington Park to Midway Plaisance, then east to Kimbark Avenue and south to 60th Street.

Parking

  • Free Lot: Available at 60th & Stony Island, several blocks east.
  • Street Parking: May be available near Harris or along the Midway. Expect limited availability during the school year, especially mornings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I park?

Where can I park?

If you are visiting us on campus, Harris has a parking lot behind the building and with due notice can reserve a parking pass for visitors. There is limited street parking available as well as a visitor's lot at the corner of 60th and Stony Island just east of the train viaduct.