The UChicago campus is located in Hyde Park just seven miles south of the downtown Chicago business district (the Loop). It can be reached easily by car, public transportation, taxi or shuttle. Visiting Harris Public Policy Harris Public Policy's main building, The Keller Center, is located on the UChicago campus. On the UChicago Campus Harris Public Policy's main building, The Keller Center, is located on the UChicago campus at 1307 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. The Keller Center is at the southeast corner of 60th Street and S. Kimbark Avenue. Visiting Us on Campus Public Transportation By Train Transportation from the Loop is available by Metra rail. Catch the Metra's commuter train at the Randolph, Van Buren, or Roosevelt stations. Get off at 57th or 59th Street and walk west to Kimbark Avenue. Turn left and walk south to 60th Street. By Bus You can reach the University by bus on the Chicago Transit Authority's #6 Jeffery Express or the #2 Hyde Park Express, which runs during AM/PM Rush. The #6 can be boarded in the Loop on State Street as well as several other stops in and near the Loop. Get off at 60th Street, walk under the train tracks, and continue west to Kimbark Avenue. The #2 can also be boarded at several stops in the Loop. It stops in front of Harris at the corner of 60th Street and Kimbark. Taxi or Shuttle To/From the Airports By Taxi The two main cab companies in Chicago are Checker Cab and Yellow Cab, and you can hire one just by calling T-A-X-I-C-A-B, or 312.829.4222. A taxi ride to or from O'Hare Airport can range anywhere from $30 to $50 and a ride to or from Midway Airport can cost as much as $20. Taxi fare from Downtown Chicago to Hyde Park is about $18. If you're scheduling a pick-up, make sure to tell them your name and the time you need to be picked up. It's also important to call half an hour before pickup time to make sure that there are no misunderstandings. By Shuttle or Limousine Service Transportation between Hyde Park and O'Hare and Midway airports is available through a number of shuttle companies. C. W. Limousine Service: 773.493.2700 (fares and schedules) University Transportation Limousine and Livery Service: 773.643.4003 (private limousine service) Quadrangle Transportation: 773.241.7115 (private limousine service) Omega Shuttle Service: Fares, scheduling information, and boarding locations available on their website. Driving Directions & Parking Information From Downtown Chicago Take Lake Shore Drive south to the 53rd Street exit. Follow 53rd Street to Kimbark Avenue. Turn left onto Kimbark Avenue and follow to 60th Street. From O’Hare Airport Exit the airport at I-90/Kennedy Expressway/Chicago Loop. Head south past the downtown area until you see signs for Lake Shore Drive south. Take Lake Shore Drive south to the 53rd Street exit. Follow 53rd Street to Kimbark Avenue. Turn left onto Kimbark Avenue and follow to 60th Street. From Midway Airport Exit the airport by turning left onto Cicero. Turn right at 55th Street and proceed east on 55th Street, as it curves, into Washington Park. The road will fork; stay to the right and follow the road to the Midway Plaisance (59th-60th Streets). Continue east on 59th Street to Kimbark Avenue. Turn right and follow to 60th Street. From the North Take I-94 south toward Chicago. Pass the downtown area and look for signs for Lake Shore Drive south. Take Lake Shore Drive south to the 53rd Street exit. Follow 53rd Street to Woodlawn Avenue. Turn left onto Kimbark Avenue and follow to 60th Street. From the South Take I-94, the Dan Ryan Expressway, north to Garfield Boulevard (55th Street). Proceed east on 55th Street, as it curves, into Washington Park. The road will fork; stay to the right and follow the road to the Midway Plaisance (59th-60th Streets). Continue east on 59th Street to Kimbark Avenue. Turn right and follow to 60th Street. Parking on Campus There is a free parking lot several blocks east at the corner of 60th Street and Stony Island. Although not guaranteed, there are usually open spaces. In addition, street parking is an option, both in the blocks around Harris and along the Midway. During the school year, it is often more difficult to find a spot on the street, especially in the mornings. FAQ 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. How safe is it to take the train (CTA) or Metra? How safe is it to take the train (CTA) or Metra? Both options are convenient and fine to take. If you are visiting us on campus, Metra is definitely closer than taking the CTA (Red Line). Do you have a list of restaurants in Hyde Park? Do you have a list of restaurants in Hyde Park? While this list may not be comprehensive, it provides a great overview of Hyde Park dining. Recent News Alumni Profile: Geet Chawla, MPP’21 Thu., September 21, 2023 Ali Fendrick and Troy Boyd Jr., Both AM'19, Apply Harris Toolkit to Schools in Chicago Wed., September 20, 2023 More news Upcoming Events Application Drop In Mon., September 25, 2023 | 3:00 PM Impact Investing and ESG Evening Reception with Kamran Khan, Gabriel Presler, and Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., September 26, 2023 | 5:00 PM Gleacher Center 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Room 300 Chicago, IL 60611 United States More events
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.
How safe is it to take the train (CTA) or Metra? How safe is it to take the train (CTA) or Metra? Both options are convenient and fine to take. If you are visiting us on campus, Metra is definitely closer than taking the CTA (Red Line).
Do you have a list of restaurants in Hyde Park? Do you have a list of restaurants in Hyde Park? While this list may not be comprehensive, it provides a great overview of Hyde Park dining.