Transportation
TRANSPORTATION AT UCHICAGO
- Red Line/Arts Block Route (RED)
Mon-Fri, 6:30am-9pm, every 10 min; Provides service from central points on campus to the Garfield Red Line Station, and the Arts Block.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Logan Center for the Arts — 100; Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum — 101; Ellis/57th — 1037; Smart Museum of the Arts — 102; Garfield Green Line Station — 103; Garfield & Wabash Westbound — 161393; Garfield Red Line Station (West) — 104; Garfield Red Line Station (East) — 69624; Garfield & Wabash Eastbound — 161392; Washington Park Arts Incubator — 105; Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove — 138836;
- Friend Center & Metra Route (BLUE)
Mon-Fri, 5am-9pm, every 30 min; 59th St & Drexel Ave.: Final departure is at 8:30 p.m. Friend Center: Final departure is at 8:40 p.m. 57th St. Metra Station: Final departure is at 8:50 p.m.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Goldblatt Pavilion — 1016; Wyler Pavilion — 1017; Bernard Mitchell Hospital — 1018; 58th St. & Drexel — 1019; Comer Children's Hospital — 10120; S. Drexel Ave. & 57th St. — 138838; Ellis Garage & Ratner Athletic Center (East) — 1026; Ronald McDonald House & Friend Center — 1022; 55th St. & University Ave. — 140009; Hyde Parking Shopping Center (South) — 1035; 57th St. Metra Station (E) — 101; 59th St. Metra Street — 138839
- Drexel Route (PURPLE)
Mon-Fri, 5am-10am, every 10 min. The final departure from 61st Street and Drexel Avenue is at 9:50 a.m. Passengers should use the Apostolic/Drexel Route after 10 a.m.
The stops along the route and the text code for PassioGO! are: Drexel Garage — 1015; Goldblatt Pavilion — 1016; Wyler Pavilion — 1017; Bernard Mitchell Hospital — 1018; 58th St. & Drexel — 1019; Comer Children's Hospital — 1020; 57th St. & Drexel NB — 1013
- Apostolic Route (PINK)
Mon-Fri, 5am-10am, every 10 min. The final departure from 63rd Street and Kenwood Avenue is at 9:50 a.m. Passengers should use the Apostolic/Drexel Route after 10 a.m.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Kenwood & 63rd — 133007; Goldblatt Pavilion — 1016; Wyler Pavilion — 1017; Bernard Mitchell Hospital — 1018; 58th & Drexel — 1019; Comer Children's Hospital — 1020; 57th & Drexel NB — 1013; Levi Hall (West) — 143; Apostolic Lot — 1021; Kenwood & 63rd — 133007;
- Apostolic/Drexel Route (ORANGE)
Mon-Fri, 10am-12:30am, 10am-3pm every 15 min, 3pm-12:30am every 10 min; Picks up at both Drexel and Apostolic parking lots. The final departure from 59th Street and Drexel Avenue is at 12:10 a.m. To arrange for transportation after 12:30 a.m., University of Chicago Medicine staff should contact the hospital's security office at 773.702.6262.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Goldblatt Pavilion — 1016; Wyler Pavilion — 1017; Bernard Mitchell Hospital — 1018; 58th St. & Drexel — 1019; Comer Children's Hospital — 1020; 57th St. & Drexel NB — 1013; Levi Hall (West) — 143; Drexel Garage — 1015; Apostolic Lot — 1021; Kenwood & 63rd — 133007
- Midway Metra (GREEN)
Mon-Fri, 5:40am-9:40am, 3:30p-6:40pm; Serves Metra stations near campus, several destinations along 59th and 60th streets, and the University of Chicago Medicine’s campus.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: 57th & Metra (S) — 141882; 59th & Metra — 1047; 59th & Kimbark/Lab School — 1011; 59th & Ellis — 1043; Goldblatt Pavilion — 1016; Bernard Mitchell Hospital — 1018; 60th & Cottage Grove — 1044; Logan Center — 116; 60th & Ellis (Southeast Corner) — 145; Law School (South) — 1032; 60th & Woodlawn (Southeast Corner) — 149; Keller Center EB — 161844; Press Building — 144; Stony Island Parking Lot — 138
- 53rd Street Express (YELLOW)
Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm, 7am-8am every 30 min, 8am-10:30am every 15 minutes, 10:30am-6pm every 30 min. The route starts at Harper Court and operates between 53rd Street and various points around campus. Once service for the 53rd Street Express shuttle ends at 6 p.m., the East Route of the NightRide service travels east on 53rd Street and can be picked up at the southeast corner of 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Harper Court (NE Corner) — 1028; 53rd & Kenwood — 8811; Kimbark Plaza (Northeast corner) — 114; Ellis & 53rd — 151; Ellis Garage & Ratner Athletic Center (west) — 1000; Ellis & 57th — 138837; Levi Hall (West) — 143; Goldblatt Pavilion — 1016; Logan Center — 116; 60th & Ellis (Southeast corner) — 145; 60th & Woodlawn (Southeast corner) — 149; Keller Center EB — 161844; Press Building — 144; Stony Island Parking Lot — 138; 57th St. & Metra (N) — 101; Lake Park & 55th St. (Southeast corner) — 150
- Downtown Campus Connector (DARK GREEN)
Mon-Fri, 6:30am-10pm, every 20 minutes. This route is designed to connect the Hyde Park campus with the Gleacher Center and downtown UChicago Medicine clinics.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Rockefeller Chapel — 131; Goldblatt Pavilion — 1016; S. Lake Park & E. 53rd St. — 151794; S. Lake Park & E. Hyde Park Blvd. — 155005; S. Michigan Ave. & Roosevelt — 132965; E. Randolph St. & S. Michigan Ave. — 155006; Gleacher Center — 132963; UChicago Medicine - River East — 132964; N. (Upper) Wacker Dr. & W. Madison St. — 151792; S. (Upper) Wacker Dr. & W. Adams St. — 151793; UChicago Medicine - South Loop — 132967; Roosevelt Station — 132968
View the Daytime Shuttles Map (PDF)These shuttles run year-round, except on University-honored holidays.- North Route (YELLOW)
Every day, 4pm-4am, every 15-30 min; 4pm-11pm: Approximate wait times of 15-25 minutes. 11pm-4am: Frequency is reduced to every 30 minutes. Shuttles will leave from the southeast corner of University Ave. and 57th St. on the hour and half-past the hour.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Reynolds Club — 130; Regenstein Library (North) — 127; Max Palevesky Residential Commons (Northeast corner) — 1001; Ellis Garage & Ratner Athletic Center (East) — 1026; 53rd & Drexel — 140008; 55th & University — 140009; Alumni House (Northwest Corner) — 102
- South Route (PINK)
Every day, 4pm-4am, every 15-30 min. 4pm-11pm: Approximate wait times of 15-25 minutes. 11pm-4am: Frequency is reduced to every 30 minutes. Shuttles will leave from the southeast corner of Ellis Avenue and 60th Street on the hour and half-past the hour.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: 60th & Ellis (Southeast corner) — 145; 61st & Woodlawn — 161849; 63rd & Woodlawn — 1048; 63rd & Ellis — 1049; 63rd & Cottage Grove — 1050; 61st & Cottage Grove — 141863; Logan Center — 116; South Campus Resident Hall — 136; 61st & University — 140011; 61st & Woodlawn — 104010; Keller Center EB — 161844; Stony Island Parking Lot — 138; 59th & Metra — 1047; Booth School — 1039; Regenstein Library (North) — 127; Levi Hall (West) — 143
- East Route (GREEN)
Every day, 4pm-4am, every 15-30 min. 4pm-11pm: Approximate wait times of 15-25 minutes. 11pm-4am: Frequency is reduced to every 30 minutes. Shuttles will leave from the southeast corner of University Avenue and 57th Street on the hour and half-past the hour.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Reynolds Club — 130; Regenstein Library (North) — 127; Max Palevsky Residential Commons (Northeast corner) — 1001; Ellis Garage & Ratner Athletic Center (East) — 1026; 55th & University — 140009; 53rd & Kimbark EB — 20132; Harper Court EB — 147; Regents Park — 127; S. Hyde Park Blvd & 55th St. — 140013; Hyde Park Places Apartments — 140014; Windermere Apartments — 140015; Hyde Park Shopping Center (north) — 1007; Alumni House (Northwest Corner) — 102
- Central Route (ORANGE)
Every day, 4pm-4am, every 15-30 min; 4pm-11pm: Approximate wait times of 15-25 minutes. 11pm-4am: Frequency is reduced to every 30 minutes. Shuttles will leave from the southeast corner of University Avenue and 57th Street on the hour and half-past the hour.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Reynolds Club — 130; 57th & Metra — 141882; 59th & Metra — 1047; International House — 9593; Keller Center WB — 120; Burton-Judson Courts (Northeast Corner) — 110; Levi Hall (east) — 1033; Max Palevsky Residential Commons (northeast corner) — 1001; Ellis Garage & Ratner Athletic Center (East) — 1026; 55th & University — 140009; 55th & Blackstone — 140016; 53rd & Blackstone — 141862; 53rd & Kimbark (WB) — 140012; Booth School — 1039
- Regents Express (PURPLE)
Mon-Fri, 5:20pm-9pm. The last run of the Regents Express leaves from Law School at 8:40 p.m.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Law School (North) — 115; 57th & Metra — 101; 56th & Cornell (SW Corner) — 72572; 56th & S. Hyde Park Blvd. (SW Corner) — 72573; Shoreland Building — 1046; Regents Apartment — 72588; Regenstein Library (North) — 127
- South Loop Shuttle (BLUE)
Fri-Sat, 6pm-12:30am, every hour. The South Loop Shuttle departs from 57th Street and University Avenue and drops off at the south entrance of Roosevelt Station in the South Loop. The shuttle departs campus beginning at 6 p.m., every hour on the hour through midnight. Use Roosevelt Station to connect to Red, Green, and Orange line trains and several CTA bus routes.
The stops along the route and text code for PassioGO! are: Reynolds Club — 130; 57th Street Metra Station (E) — 101; Roosevelt CTA Station — 1025; 57th & Metra (S) — 141882; International House — 9593
View the NightRide Shuttles Map (PDF)Please note: the South Loop Shuttle does not operate during academic breaks or during Summer Quarter. All other shuttles run year-round, except on University-honored holidays.- Garfield Red Line Station
The CTA Red Line travels to the downtown Loop area.
When using this rail line, take the #55 bus route to/from the Garfield station. The University’s Red Line/Arts Block shuttle route also provides service between campus and the Garfield Red Line.
- Garfield Green Line Station
The CTA Green Line travels to the downtown Loop area.
When using this rail line, take the #55 bus route to/from the Garfield station.
- Metra: 59th Street Station
Serves the Metra Electric District Line.
This station is located along South Lake Park Avenue at 59th Street. Use CTA routes #2, #6, #15, and #28 to go between campus and the stop. Use University Shuttle Routes Midway Metra, Friend Center, Central, and South to go between campus and the stop.
- Metra: 55th-56th-57th Street Station
Serves the Metra Electric District Line.
This station is located along South Lake Park Avenue at 55th, 56th and 57th Streets. Use CTA routes #6, #15, #28, #55, and #171 to go between campus and the stop. Use University Shuttle Routes Friend Center and East to go between campus and the stop.
- Metra: 51st-53rd Street Station
Serves the Metra Electric District Line.
Located along South Lake Park Avenue between 51st and 53rd Streets. Use CTA routes #2, #6, #15, #28, #171, #172, and #192 to go between campus and the stop. Use University Shuttle Routes 53rd Street Express, East, and Regents Express to go between campus and the stop.
- South Shore Line (NICTD)
Runs daily between the South Bend Airport and Millennium Station.
To access campus, use the 57th Street Metra station. Use CTA routes #2, #6, #15, and #28 to go between campus and the stop. Use University Shuttle Routes Midway Metra, Friend Center, and Central to go between campus and the stop.
- 171 U. of Chicago/Hyde Park (GREEN)
Mon-Fri, 7:15am-6:20pm, Sat, 8am-6:20pm. After Summer Convocation, a reduced service schedule goes into effect.
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.
- 172 U. of Chicago/Kenwood (PINK)
Mon-Fri, 7:15am-6:15pm, Sat-Sun, 8am-6:20pm. After Summer Convocation, a reduced service schedule goes into effect.
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.
- 192 U. of Chicago Hospitals Express (RED)
Mon-Fri, 6:30am-9am (southbound), 3:45pm-7pm (northbound)
Provides express service to/from downtown to Harper Court, campus, and the medical center. Southbound (AM) service: Clinton/Madison south to Cottage Grove/57th. Northbound (PM) service: 850 E. 59th north to Clinton/Madison.
- 2 Hyde Park Express (YELLOW)
Mon-Fri, 6am-9:20am, 3:30pm-7:05pm
AM rush: Clockwise loop in Hyde Park, enters Lake Shore Dr. NB at 47th, exits SB at 57th. PM rush: Counterclockwise loop in Hyde Park, enters Lake Shore Dr. NB at 57th, exits SB at 47th.
- 6 Jackson Park Express (BROWN)
Operates daily
Must transfer to CTA #171 at the intersection of South Hyde Park Boulevard and 53rd Street.
- 15 Jeffrey Local (ORANGE)
Operates daily, 5am-1:18am
- 28 Stony Island (BLUE)
Operates daily
Must transfer to CTA #172 at the intersection of East Hyde Park Boulevard (51st Street) and Lake Park Avenue.
- 55 Garfield (PURPLE)
Operates daily
If traveling on the Green or Red lines, use this bus to get to/from campus.
View all CTA bus routes and schedulesThis map only displays CTA bus stops found on or near the University of Chicago campus. To see the full routes for these buses, visit the CTA website.- Ellis Ave & 55th St
Ellis Ave & 55th St, Chicago, IL 60637
- University Ave & 57th St
University Ave & 57th St, Chicago, IL 60612
- Ellis Ave & 58th St
Ellis Ave & 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637
- Woodlawn Ave & 55th St
Woodlawn Ave & 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
- Ellis Ave & 60th St
Ellis Ave & 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
- Harper Ave & 59th St
Harper Ave & 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637
- Lake Park Ave & 56th St
Lake Park Ave & 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637
- Campus North Parking (Ellis)
5505 S Ellis Ave
- Kimbark South Parking
Opens January 2023
- Young Parking Lot
5555 S Ellis Ave
- Wells Parking Lot
6000 S Drexel Ave
- Law School Parking Lot
1111 E 60th St
- McGiffert Lot
5751 S Woodlawn Ave
- Lexington Parking
5835 S University Ave
View all Parking Lots (PDF)All parking lots have ADA accessible parking. Street parking can also often be found along most of the major thoroughfares. Street cleaning or snow routes may restrict this access.