5533 S Blackstone Chicago (Illinois)

About Property

Chicago is the third largest city in the USA located along the shores of Michigan Lake and is home to many renowned universities. Students from all around the world come here to gain academic excellence along with career opportunities. 5533 S Blackstone student accommodation is located at 5533 S. Blackstone. Chicago, IL 60637 is very close to the universities in Chicago which makes it a perfect location especially for students to reside. The student housing complex features a large, unfurnished apartment with a lot of space, which can be customised by the residents. The rooms are very spacious with windows, hardwood flooring and built-in closets for storage purposes. You can easily prepare your own healthy food in the communal kitchen, fitted with necessary appliances. This student accommodation Chicago also offers pet-friendly features which means you can get your paw friends to stay with you at just a minimal additional monthly cost. What more are you looking for? 5533 S Blackstone Chicago also comes with in-house laundry facilities like a modern washer and dryer which will help you in doing your laundry without any additional cost.

Nearby Universities

Chicago is home to a wide array of universities which offer world-class education to students across various disciplines. Easy access to the universities is available from 5533 S Blackstone accommodation which is located within a few steps to some miles away from the prestigious institutions in the city. The short distance between the universities and the student housing complex will save a lot of your time and money. You can easily hop on buses to travel to these universities at minimal fare. Also, campus resources like libraries and playgrounds will be just a few minutes away from 5533 S Blackstone. Here are the universities located close to this student housing facility in Chicago:

The University of Chicago: 0.8 miles away

Roosevelt University: 6.5 miles away 

University of Illinois: 7.3 miles away

DeVry University: 7.6 miles away

Nearby Areas

Students staying at 5533 S Blackstone residence which is located in Hyde Park neighbourhood in Chicago will be very close to the University of Chicago. This university is located just within walking distance of this area while the others are just some miles away, easily accessible from public transportation. The neighbourhood houses a vibrant student community along with many historic architectures to explore. Bookstores, local shops, supermarkets, healthcare centres, pharmacies and parks, everything is available in this locality within walking distance. You can also try local food at the various dining options and trendy cafes located close by. Here are some suggestions for you to explore in this neighbourhood:

Chant Restaurant is a popular Asian Fusion dining option where you can enjoy great dishes with your friends.

You can shop for your essential things at the Kimbark Shopping Plaza in the neighbourhood, located 5 minutes away from the property, by drive.

After a tiring day at university, you can walk around or breathe some fresh air in the nearest Stout (Florence) Park.

Watch the latest blockbuster at the nearest Doc Films movie theatre, located just a few minutes away from this location.

Transportation

If you are wondering how to get around Chicago without a vehicle, that too when living on a defined budget, public transportation is the best choice. Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers an extensive bus network system around the city with many buses operating 24/7. Also, CTA operates the L, train which is one of the fastest ways to travel around Chicago. These options are the best ways to travel at reasonable prices, especially for students and tourists. For a seamless payment option across CTA, you can get a Ventra Card which you can use while travelling. As students you can always look for student discounts on Ventra Card by contacting your universities. The nearest public transport stops to access from 5533 S Blackstone housing include:

55th - 56th - 57th St. train station: 2 minutes away

55th Street & Dorchester bus stop: 2 minutes away

55th Street & Kenwood bus stop: 2 minutes away

51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) train station: 3 minutes away