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Loyola University (Illinois) - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Midway International Airport, located at a distance of just 7 miles from the city center of Chicago, IL.

Getting around in Chicago, IL

There are many ways to get around in Chicago, especially if you're staying in one of Chicago's downtown hotels. You can drive, get a cab, use the public transportation service or even catch a free trolley. On our site, you will find everything you need to know, in order to easily get around in Chicago, whether you're on a budget or not, during you stay.

Public Transportation

The public transportation service, in Chicago, is provided by CTA (Chicago Transit Authority), which operates trains and buses within Chicago's city limits, as well as in some of the nearby suburbs. The CTA train lines are divided by colors - Green, Red, Brown, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Yellow. All the lines lead to the Loop, except the Yellow line, which is a non-stop shuttle, between the northern border of the city and Skokie suburb. The buses run on nearly every major street in the city, and the bus stop can be easily spotted - just look for a blue and white sign.

Car

Before you decide to get behind the wheel at start driving, you should know that the traffic in Chicago can be only described in one word - awful. Although the city streets are laid out on the grid, many present multiple levels, which can confuse even the most `professional` city driver. Parking is also an issue, because it can get quite expensive, most the parking spots in the Loop costing as much as $40 a day.

Travel Tip: Do not, under any circumstances, use the cell phone while driving, because it is illegal. The Chicago police officers are quite eager to write tickets for it. Be sure to purchase a hands-free headset, or better yet, just pull over if you need to make a call, in order to avoid the displease of having to pay a fine.

Taxi

Even though, Chicago has one of the cheapest taxi fares in the country, if you're on a budget during your stay, it would be best to use their services only if you're in a hurry and you don't need to travel far from your hotel.

Bike

Getting around by bike may be the best way to get around in Chicago, especially now, when all the CTA buses have been equipped with bike racks (you can combine riding the bike with riding the bus, and, therefore, save money), and due to the fact that Chicago is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country, with miles of on-street bike path and signage, including a scenic a bike path along the shores of Lake Michigan.

How to get to Loyola University (Illinois) campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From Midway International Airport: Start by heading south on S Laramie Avenue, toward W 63rd Street and take the 1st left onto W 63rd Street. Take the 1st left onto S Cicero Avenue and merge onto I-55 N/Stevenson Expy, via the ramp to Chicago. Take exit 292A, to merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W, toward W Ryan Expy/Wisconsin and then take exit 50B, toward Ohio Street E. Merge onto Kennedy Expy, and continue onto W Ohio Street. Turn left at N State Street and right at E Pearson Street. Turn right at N Michigan Avenue. Campus will be located on your right.