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Visiting CI

CI Address:

University of Chicago
Searle Chemistry Laboratory
5735 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Receptionist: 773-834-6812
Fax: 773-834-6818

Getting to the University of Chicago and the CI:

Driving Directions: http://maps.uchicago.edu/directions/car.shtml
Mass Transit: http://maps.uchicago.edu/directions/masstransit.shtml
Taxi or Shuttle: http://maps.uchicago.edu/directions/taxi.shtml
A taxi will cost between $25-$30.

Street parking is limited on campus during the week. For your convenience, there is a visitor parking garage at 55th and Ellis.

Campus Parking: http://maps.uchicago.edu/directions/parking/

Maps for Chicago, Hyde Park and the University of Chicago: http://maps.uchicago.edu/

Accommodations:

The University of Chicago is located about 6 miles south of downtown Chicago. Thus you can stay in one of two places:

  • A downtown hotel, from which you can travel by train, bus, or taxi to the University, e.g.:
    Hilton Chicago
    720 S. Michigan Ave
    (312) 922-4400 or 1-800-HILTONS

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
    216 E. Ontario St.
    (312) 787-3777 or 1-800-228-2800

    Hotel InterContinental Chicago
    505 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 944-4100 or 1-800-628-2112
  • Or on the University campus:
    Quadrangle Club [the faculty club]
    If applicable, accomodations must be made by Ninfa Mayorga, ninfa@uchicago.edu

    International House [student accomodation building]
    1414 E. 59th St.
    (773) 753-2270