Getting around UIC
Directions to UIC
UIC Admissions holds events at various locations around campus. Please refer to your registration confirmation for the most accurate arrival and location information.
- Mass Transit, Driving, etc.
- Circle Interchange Project
- Information on renovation project including the temporary closing of the Harrison St. Bridge between Halsted and Des Plaines and detours of CTA Buses.
Parking
Parking and Directions to Specific Buildings
- Office of Admissions, Student Services Building (SSB)
- UIC Visitors Center, Student Services Building (SSB)
- Student Center East (SCE)
- Student Center West (SCW)
- James Stukel Towers (JST)
- UIC Pavilion
Bike Stations
A DIVVY bike station is located at SSB at Racine and Harrison in addition to several other DIVVY bike stations across campus.
Also, a bike rack for locking bicycles is located at the main entrance of SSB.
Places to Stay
Special Rates for Nearby Hotels
Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC
625 S. Ashland Avenue
Located two blocks west of the UIC Campus. UIC has a special rate For individual reservations call (800) 356-3641 and ask for the UIC Special Rate, for Group Reservations contact the Sales Manager (312) 529-6002 or email DOS@marriottchicagomd.com
Make a reservation
La Quinta Inn Chicago Downtown
1 South Franklin Street
Nestled 1.5 miles East of the UIC Campus; the La Quinta Inn Chicago offers a special UIC rate with a deluxe continental breakfast and complimentary internet. For group reservations and questions please call Tim Bailey at (312) 558-1020 ext. 5502 or email at Tim.Bailey@laquinta.com
Make a reservation
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop
733 W Madison St
Located seven blocks north of the UIC Campus. Offering discounted rates for UIC. Call in to book the "UIC" rate at (312) 829-5000 or make your reservation online. For inquires please contact, Sam Matassa at (312) 602-2175.
Make a reservation
Club Quarters, Central Loop
111 West Adams Street
Located 1.7 miles east of the UIC campus. Club Quarters offers low member rates in 15 prime downtown locations in the US and London to all University of Illinois travelers. For reservations, call (203) 905-2100 and mention member organization "University of Illinois" or reserve online (password: UOI).
Club Quarters, Wacker at Michigan
75 East Wacker Drive
Located 2.8 miles northeast of the UIC campus. Club Quarters offers low member rates in 15 prime downtown locations in the US and London to all University of Illinois travelers. For reservations, call (203) 905-2100 and mention member organization "University of Illinois" or reserve online (password: UOI).