Maps, Directions, & Transportation
University Quarters Bed & Breakfast & Suites is one-half block south of The University of Chicago campus and a short drive or train to McCormick Place and downtown Chicago.
Maps | Driving Directions | Transportation
Maps
- Google Map to University Quarters
- University of Chicago Campus Map
- Hyde Park Map
- Interactive Chicago Visitor's Map
- Chicago/Cook County Region Map
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) System Maps
- Chicago MetraRail System Map
Driving Directions
Directions From Downtown Chicago via South Lake Shore Drive (US-41)
Proceed on South Lake Shore Drive. Move into the right lane as you approach the 57th Street/University of Chicago exit. Turn right (west) at 57th Street, passing the Museum of Science and Industry on your left. Turn left (south) on South Cornell Avenue. Proceed two blocks to the intersection of South Cornell Avenue and Midway Plaisance Drive. Turn right (west) on Midway Plaisance Drive. You will drive under a train overpass, marked "The University of Chicago." The next stop light will be the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Midway Plaisance Drive. Turn left (south) and proceed two blocks to the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and 61st Street. Turn right (west). The first street you come to is Kenwood Avenue and the next street is Kimbark Avenue. Turn left (south) on Kimbark Avenue. Halfway down the block on the left (east) side of the street is a three-story greystone marked "6137," with a street light directly in front, a wrought-iron fence, and a hanging lamp at the front door. Park anywhere on the street.
Directions From Downtown Chicago Via the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90)
Proceed to Exit 57 marked "55th Street/Garfield Boulevard/University of Chicago" (eastbound). Proceed east three miles on 55th Street/Garfield Boulevard to Morgan Drive, Payne Drive, and Midway Plaisance Drive. Continue east on Midway Plaisance Drive to Dorchester Avenue. Turn right (south) and proceed two blocks to the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and 61st Street. Turn right (west). The first street you come to is Kenwood Avenue and the next street is Kimbark Avenue. Turn left (south) on Kimbark Avenue. Halfway down the block on the left (east) side of the street is a three-story greystone marked "6137," with a street light directly in front, a wrought-iron fence, and a hanging lamp at the front door. Park on the street and we will provide a sticker for your windshield.
Transportation
Transportation To and From O'Hare and Midway Airports
- Chicago Private Car Service (limousines); 888.227.7187 or 773.594.9021; Reserve 24 hours in advance; (Midway: $44; O'Hare: $64).
- Yellow Cab at 312-829-4222. Go Airport Express at 888-284-3826; Reserve 24 hours in advance.
- For Midway Airport, there is also the #59 CTA bus, which stops one and one-half block from University Quarters Bed & Breakfast.