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Travel, Housing and Dining

A. Address of Granville-Grossman Residential Commons, University of Chicago

Please inform US Customs and Immigration that you will be residing at:

Granville-Grossman Residential Commons 
6031 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773)-702-4550

B. Transportation to the University of Chicago from O'Hare International Airport

You are arriving in Chicago after a holiday weekend (Independence Day, July 4th). There may be more travelers around, the airport may be busier, public area more crowded, and businesses and restaurants closed.

Depending on your arrival time and comfort with international travel, there are a variety of means to choose from:  Taxi cabs, Uber, Shuttle and public transportation.  If you are open to public transportation, we recommend that you take the Blue Line in to the city center (Loop) from O'Hare International Airport.  If you are coming in from Midway, you can take the Orange Line to the Loop and then take a taxi or an Uber to the dorm.

By Taxi Cab/Uber

If you decide to take a taxi cab to campus from O'Hare to the University of Chicago, the cost will be about $75.00. The best option would be to gather a small group and share a cab to campus. The cost will vary with Uber, please confirm the cost before you book.

By Shuttle

If you would like to arrange for a seat on a shuttle, http://airportexpress.reachlocal.net/ has small buses that run from the airport to campus. You must book for a seat on the shuttle in advance for them to deliver you to the Renee Granville-Grossman Residential Commons located at 6031 S Ellis Ave., and you will obtain information on where and when to find the bus from Airport Express.

By Public Transportation

Detailed Public Transportation Map

From O'Hare International Airport:

To reach the University of Chicago from O'Hare International Airport by public transportation, take the "Blue Line" subway to downtown Chicago (also known as the "Loop"). Get off at the Clark/Lake stop, walk one block south to Randolph Street and then, walk four blocks east to the Randolph St. Metra Station. Take the Metra Electric southbound until you get to the 60th St. stop. Walk west, toward campus, along the length of the Midway Plaisance until you reach Ellis Ave. At Ellis Ave., turn left, past 60th St. to reach South Campus Residence Hall.

From Midway International Airport:

To reach the University of Chicago from Midway International Airport by public transportation, take the "Orange Line" elevated train to downtown Chicago (also known as the "Loop"). Get off at the Roosevelt Rd/12th Street platform stop; walk one block east to Michigan Avenue and then, walk one block south to the 11th Street/Millennium Station Metra Station. Take the Metra Electric southbound until you get to the 60th St. stop. Walk west, toward campus, along the length of the Midway Plaisance until you reach Ellis Ave. At Ellis Ave., turn left, past 60th St. to reach South Campus Residence Hall.

**PLEASE NOTE: The Metra Electric trains runs on a limited schedule. Please check the schedule before going to the train platform to catch the train. There is a schedule for Monday-Friday and a separate schedule for Saturday and Sunday. Please read/review the schedule to have 1-2 train departure times, or consider using the website to help plan your trip. The website can be found here: https://metrarail.com/maps-schedules/train-lines/ME/map

C. Checking in at the Residence Halls

Upon arrival you'll need to check in at the Dorm. You will be given a photo ID which is your key to the dormitory, libraries, and your room. The photo ID you received from the South Campus Residence may be used to enter the library. While in the library you may access the electronic resources. You will also be given a bag with the schedule, printed syllabi, and other materials, including a campus map on Monday, July 10th.

  • Check-in/Check-out Dates: The standard check in time is 2pm-5pm on Sunday, July 9. The check out time is by 10 am on Saturday, July 21. We encourage everyone to come no later than Sunday, July 9 so you will be rested for classes.
  • If you are arriving to campus before or after the standard check-in times, please go to the front desk of your designated dorm and the assistant at the desk will assist you with checking in. The front desk will have someone there 24 hours/day.
  • Please give them your name. And, tell them that you are here for the the Law School Conference or that you are a participant in the Summer Institute at the Law School.
     
    Other Information about the Renee Granville-Grossman Residential Commons: The dorm where you will be staying on campus is student housing. GGRC is right next to the Law School  an is a 3 minute walk. We have arranged for nearly all students to have a private room; bathrooms and showers are down the hall. There are commons areas where you may meet with other students.

You will be provided with sheets and towels when you arrive. The arranged dates and times when you will be able to exchange your linens is between 5PM and 6PM on July 13 and July 18 in the GGRC West Commons on the 1st Floor in Room 110. 

The dorms do not have hotel-like amenities—you will need to bring your own toiletries, shampoo, hair dryer and any other grooming tools you use. There are tiny bars of soap—you may want to bring your own from home.

No alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed in any of the public areas of the dorm. There are no exceptions to this rule. Other groups, some with younger students, may also be using the dorm housing over the summer. Open bottles of beverages with alcohol are not allowed in public outdoor areas in Chicago. Chicago is a non-smoking city and it is enforced. Smoking is not allowed in any public building (school, dorm, hotel, restaurant, museum) and is discouraged elsewhere.

University of Chicago Guide to Day-to-Day Living: http://housing.uchicago.edu/services_policies/guide_to_day_to_day_living/

D. Dining

On Monday, July 10 at 8 a.m, a continental breakfast will be offered to all Summer Institute participants in the Law School, outside of Room V. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 am.  For the remainder of the program, breakfast will be provided at 8:30 am and lunch will be offered at 11:30 am. Unless otherwise stated in the program, dinners will be on your own. There are several options in the Hyde Park area, and many more in the city center.