Visiting Chicago

Chicago Area Transportation

Chicago Transit Authority
Amtrak
Chicago Area Traffic
Parking at Loyola

Loyola Area Restaurants/Bars

Ann Sather (Breakfast/Brunch, Swedish), 1147 W. Granville Ave.
Blaze Pizza (Fast fired pizza) 6550 N. Sheridan Rd.
Bruno and Tim’s Lounge (Revered Loyola Neighborhood Dive Bar) 6562 N. Sheridan Rd.
Bulldog Ale House (Bar and grill) 6606 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chipotle (Mexican Fast Food) 6600 N. Sheridan Rd.
Clarke’s (Diner) 6431 N. Sheridan Rd.
Cuneen’s (Classic Chicago Neighborhood Tavern) 1424 W. Devon Ave.
Double Bubble (Neighborhood Sports Tavern) 6036 N. Broadway
Ethiopian Diamond (Ethiopian Food) 6120 N. Broadway

Francesca’s Bryn Mawr (Italian) 1039 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Gino’s North (Tiny, Intimate Pizzeria/Bar) 1111 W. Granville Ave.
Growling Rabbit Cafe 5938 N. Broadway

Hopleaf (Belgian-focused gastropub with large beer selection, 21+) 5148 N. Clark
Indie Cafe (Pan-Asian) 5951 N. Broadway

Metropolis Coffee Company (Local coffee shop) 1039 W. Granville Ave.
Pete’s Pizza (Pizza/Pasta/Sandwiches) 1100 W. Granville Ave.

The Sovereign (Neighborhood/Package Bar) 6202 N. Broadway
Thai Grill & Noodle Bar (Thai Food) 1040 W. Granville Ave.
Uncommon Ground (Eclectic, Brunch, Entertainment) 1401 W. Devon Ave.

Chicago Hotel Recommendations

Hampton Inn Loyola Station (New, on campus)  1209 W. Albion Ave.
Intercontinental Hotel (Elegant Architectural Marvel) 505 N. Michigan Ave.
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago (Trendy Architectural Marvel) 230 N. Michigan Ave.
Margarita European Inn, Evanston (Nearby) 1566 Oak Avenue, Evanston

Chicago Nightlife/Cultural Recommendations

Chicago Reader Concert Calendar
The Green Mill (Live Jazz/Big Band Music) 4802 N. Broadway Ave.
The Art Institute of Chicago (One of the World’s Top Art Museums) 111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Cultural Center (Free, Invigorating Art) 78 E. Washington St.
Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (Late Night Show) 5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Buddy Guy’s Legends (Authentic Chicago Blues) 700 S. Wabash Ave.
Second City (Mecca of Improv Comedy) 1616 N. Wells St.
I/O (Wrigleyville Improv) 3541 N. Clark St.
Annoyance Theater (Comedy/Improv/Stage/Bar) 4830 N. Broadway
Broadway in Chicago (Ticket Exchange for Live Theater)
Hamilton Ticket Lottery
Chicago Architecture Foundation (Architectural Tours) 224 S. Michigan Ave.