Hotel/Travel Information
For guests who will be attending the symposium on March 2-4, please find below some information on traveling to and from Hyde Park, navigating the UChicago campus, and booking hotel accomodations.
Campus Directory
Official map of the University of Chicago campus; most of the symposium events will take place at the Logan Center for the Arts (G).
Parking
Street parking on the day of the symposium is likely to be very limited. Below are some additional parking options for guests who will be bringing vehicles.
Campus North Parking Garage
5501 South Ellis Avenue
Rates:
- 0-2 hours – $12
- 2-3 hours – $16
- 3-4 hours – $22
- 4-24 hours – $28
Please note that visitor parking in this garage is limited and some spaces are reserved for permit holders only. If you wish to purchase a temporary parking permit, please contact the University Transportation & Parking Services at 773.702.8969
Kimbark South Parking Garage
6021 S. Kimbark Avenue
Rates:
- 0-2 hours – $13
- 2-3 hours – $17
- 3-4 hours – $23
- 4-24 hours – $29
- All day Saturday and Sunday is $11 for 24 hours.
Please note that visitor parking in this garage is limited and some spaces are reserved for permit holders only. If you wish to purchase a temporary parking permit, please contact the University Transportation & Parking Services at 773.702.8969
Public Transit
The Chicago Transit Authority has several bus routes that run through Hyde Park.
Mon-Fri, 7:15am-6:20pm, Sat, 8am-6:20pm.
Services Lake Shore Drive/54th Street and the 55th-56th-57th Street Metra station. Travels to campus on 55th Street and Ellis Avenue, then circles around campus. University students, faculty, and staff, and University of Chicago Medicine staff, ride route #171 free upon displaying a valid UChicago-issued ID, University of Chicago Medicine ID, or Laboratory Schools or Charter School ID.
Mon-Fri, 7:15am-6:15pm, Sat-Sun, 8am-6:20pm.
Services Lake Shore Drive/50th Street and the Hyde Park-53rd Street Metra station. Travels to campus on Hyde Park Boulevard and Ellis Avenue, then circles around campus. University students, faculty, and staff, and University of Chicago Medicine staff, ride route #172 free upon displaying a valid UChicago-issued ID, University of Chicago Medicine ID, or Laboratory Schools or Charter School ID.
Airport Information
There are two major airports in the Chicagoland area, the Chicago Midway International Airport and the O’Hare International Airport.
Midway Airport to Hyde Park
O’Hare Airport to Hyde Park
Hotel Discount Codes
There are three hotels located near to the University of Chicago campus: Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center, The Study at University of Chicago, and The Sophy Hotel. Please find the available discount codes for symposium guests below:
Hyatt: CR172559
Sophy: UNCH
