The Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan, seen from Promontory Point in Hyde Park

Venue and travel

Hyde Park, on Chicago's South Side, is home to the University of Chicago.

The 2027 venue will be announced with the program. The 2026 course was held at the David Rubenstein Forum on the University of Chicago campus.

The Rubenstein Forum

The David Rubenstein Forum is the University of Chicago's conference center, on the Midway Plaisance at the south edge of campus.

David Rubenstein Forum
1201 East 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

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Map of Hyde Park showing the David Rubenstein Forum on East 60th Street, just south of the Midway Plaisance Rubenstein Forum
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Getting here

The Metra Electric platform at 59th Street/University of Chicago station
Metra Electric, 59th St./University of Chicago

  • By air

    • Midway (MDW): about 10 miles
    • O'Hare (ORD): about 25 miles

    Midway is the closer airport to Hyde Park. From either airport, a taxi or rideshare is the most direct way to campus.

  • By Metra

    • Millennium Station to 59th St./University of Chicago
    • About 15 minutes

    Metra Electric trains run from downtown along the lakefront to Hyde Park. The 59th Street station is a short walk from the Midway.

  • By CTA bus

    • #55 Garfield from Midway Airport
    • #6 Jackson Park Express from downtown

    The #55 runs east from the Midway Orange Line station along 55th Street to Hyde Park. The #6 connects the Loop with Hyde Park.

  • By car

    • DuSable Lake Shore Drive
    • I-90/94 (Dan Ryan)

    From the north, DuSable Lake Shore Drive has exits into Hyde Park. From the west and south, take the Dan Ryan to Garfield Boulevard and head east.

  • Parking

    • Street parking along the Midway
    • Campus North (Ellis) and Kimbark South garages

    Street parking is available around the Midway, and visitor parking is available in University lots and garages.

Where to stay

Hotels in Hyde Park, closest first. Room block details for 2027 will be posted with registration.

  • Next door to the ForumThe Study at University of Chicago1227 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
  • Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center5225 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
  • SOPHY Hyde Park1411 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
  • Best Western Plus Hyde Park Chicago Hotel4900 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615

Around Hyde Park

Landmarks within a short walk or ride of campus.

  • Rockefeller Memorial ChapelRockefeller Memorial Chapel5850 S Woodlawn Ave
  • Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie HouseFrank Lloyd Wright's Robie House5757 S Woodlawn Ave
  • Museum of Science and IndustryMuseum of Science and Industry5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr
  • Osaka GardenOsaka GardenWooded Island, Jackson Park
  • Promontory PointPromontory Point5491 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr

Accessibility

The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Instructions for requesting accommodations will be included with registration.