I wouldn’t be concerned at all. Keep in mind Chicago is not that far and students do roadtrip on the weekends. You will be very busy and the campus is always on the boil. No worries.
I know the experience very well 
Also, students make way too much noise about being near a place like DC. You will wander around the first few weeks but then spend most if not all of your time on campus. The novelty wears off fast.