TRANSPORTATION

Parking in and around TTIC, the University of Chicago campus, and Chicago in general can be difficult. There are a few community lots close to TTIC which are free of charge and generally used by commuters daily. Otherwise, there is street parking which is relatively easy to find depending on the time of year. There is also a free parking lot located east of TTIC’s offices on the corner of East 60^th Street and Stony Island Avenue. Campus Parking information.

There are three campus buses, run by CTA, that circle campus and Hyde Park, and they are free to anyone showing a University of Chicago ID, which all TTIC students possess. You can use the TransLoc app on your smartphone to track buses and shuttles in real-time.

View the map of campus bus routes #170, #171 and #192. Where the routes go may help you determine where you would like to live if you choose to live in Hyde Park.

Use UGoNightRide evening safety shuttle services. 5:oopm to 4:00am

There are a handful of options for getting downtown from Hyde Park. The following are the most common, if you are using public transportation, Chicago’s CTA services:

#6 Jackson Park Express Bus

Catch on Stony Island, Hyde Park Blvd or Lake Park. Goes up Michigan Ave. to River

#2 Hyde Park Express

Express bus to downtown from 60^th St, to Stony Island, up Lake Shore Dr. (Only runs during rush hours)

#28 Stony Island Express

Catch on Stony Island, Hyde Park Blvd or Lake Park. Goes to Union Station. (Only runs during rush hours)

Metra Train (Electric Line)

Train station on 59^th street above Midway. Goes to Millennium Station downtown.

There are, of course, other buses and ways to get downtown, these are just a few that are very easy, and can start you off on the right track. Don't forget your Ventra app to pay fare!

Taxis can be hailed from the street all over the city, but in Hyde Park, it is best to call in advance and arrange for a cab to pick you up (allow about 20 minutes). Chicago taxis allow cash or credit cards to be used for payment. In Chicago, you pay the amount shown on the meter, plus any tolls or extra passengers. Tip is expected.

For info on specific fares, cab company information, and how costs are charged, Taxi Fare Finder will give you information specific to Chicago.

Rideshares are incredibly popular now in Chicago, and can, at times, be more economical:

Lyft www.lyft.com

Uber www.uber.com

Chicago is a great place for cyclists. From downtown valet parking for bicycles, to miles of lakeside bike paths, and Divvy bike-share program, you can get around this city by bike and never once use a car.

To find bike path maps of the city, register your bike with the Chicago Police, find bicycle parking or find other cyclists like yourself, visit the City of Chicago Bicycling Website. You may also want to register your bike with UChicago campus which can be done by calling (773) 702-6008 or emailing ucpd-cru@uchicago.edu.

Find out more about Biking on Campus, getting a student discount for a Divvy membership and get a campus bike rack map.

Chicago is served by two main airports: O’Hare and Midway.

O'Hare International Airport, which is the second busiest airport in the world, is a major airport serving domestic and international destinations. It is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines. Their website gives information on maps, parking, ground transport, and flight tracking.

Chicago Midway International Airport serves primarily domestic destinations. It is a major hub for Southwest Airlines, as well as a focus city for AirTran Airways. Their website gives information on maps, parking, ground transport, and flight tracking.

You can leave and enter the city using the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains. This is the mass transit system in the city of Chicago. Check map and transit times at the CTA website.

For transit to and from the suburbs, you can access information about the Metra (Metropolitan Rail System) at the Metra website.

To really leave Chicago, Amtrak train service will not only take you all around Illinois, but Amtrak at Union Station in downtown Chicago allows you to take trains all around the United States. Check the Amtrak website for ticket prices, routes, and trip itineraries.