O'Hare to UChicago?

considering
Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:10:02 +0000

The trip planners will tell you to take the Green or Redlines and then a bus.
Because you will be with luggage and new to the transit system, I wouldn’t have you wait for a bus near the Garfield and 55th street area. You cannot find cabs there either.

The Ohare track of the blueline is very safe, and the area around Jackson is a business area, is full of cabs and very populated. I find my city’s cab drivers to be very friendly, especially to women. If you have never been to your dorm, this might be a safer and simpler to take a cab.

OPTION 1
Take the Blueline train to Jackson ($2.25), then catch a cab to Hyde Park ($18).
COST $20

OPTION 2
You could also take the Blueline to Jackson, and then get on the #2 or #6 buses.
However, it only runs at certain times. Check transitchicago.com for detail and stop locations.
It’s a great ride the runs on Lake Store Drive over looking Lake Michigan and the Bear’s stadium.
COST: $2.50

OPTION 3
Take Cab from O’hare to Hyde Park
COST:$60 (could be more, depends on traffic)

I’d pick option 1. it’s fastest.
option 2 and 1 are equally safe.
3 is easiest and safest.