Lake Shore Campus
- Campus Contacts
- Construction Updates
- Driving Directions, Public Transportation, Parking, Maps
- Hotels and Restaurants
- LSC Plan & Summary (PDF)
- Shopping
- Special Events
Driving Directions
Loyola's Lake Shore Campus is located at 6525 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626
From North Shore Suburbs:
Follow Sheridan Road south to the campus entrance. Note that at the intersection of Sheridan, Broadway and Devon, Sheridan continues to the left. Make sure you turn left at this intersection, go under the EL tracks and the main entrance to campus is at the second light on the left.
From I-94 and the North:
Take I-94 East to Touhy Avenue. Go east on Touhy to Sheridan Road. Turn right (south) on Sheridan Road and continue south to Loyola. Note that at the intersection of Sheridan, Broadway and Devon, Sheridan continues to the left. Make sure you turn left at this intersection, go under the elevated train ("L") tracks and the main entrance to campus is at the second light on the left.
From O'Hare Airport, I-90 and the Northwest:
Take I-90 East (Northwest Tollway) to Cumberland Avenue which is just east of the airport and O'Hare toll plaza. Go north on Cumberland to Devon Avenue. Follow Devon Avenue east to campus entrance, just past Broadway Avenue (Where Devon's name changes to Sheridan).
A taxi from O'Hare Airport to Loyola's Lake Shore Campus costs about $30.00 in normal traffic.
From I-88/I-290 and the West:
Take I-88 East (East-West Tollway) east into I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway). Continue on I-290 until it ends at Congress Boulevard. Take Congress past Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive and turn left. Continue on Columbus to the next stoplight, which is Jackson Boulevard. Turn right and proceed to Lake Shore Drive, one stoplight east. Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed about one mile to Loyola.
From Midway Airport, I-80, I-55 and the Southwest:
From I-80 East, take I-55 North. From Midway Airport, exit and turn left (north) on Cicero Avenue to I-55 North. Take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to Lake Shore Drive North. Follow Lake Shore Drive north and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed about one mile to Loyola.
A taxi from Midway Airport to Loyola's Lake Shore Campus costs about $35.00 in normal traffic.
From I-94 and the South and Southeast:
Take Lake Shore Drive north and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed about one mile to Loyola.
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Take I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway)north to the "22nd Street/Lake Shore Drive" exit. Take Lake Shore Drive North and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed one mile to Loyola.
From O'Hare Airport by the "L":
Follow CTA ground transportation signs to the lower level of O'Hare to board the Blue Line train to downtown. Purchase a CTA transit card ($1.75 per ride) at the kiosks before boarding. At the Washington stop, transfer to the Red Line free of charge. Go down the stairs from the Blue Line platform, and walk through the tunnel to the Red Line platform. Look for the signs indicating "Northbound to Howard," and take the train to the Loyola stop. Cross Sheridan Road to enter Loyola's campus.
From O'Hare Airport by Taxi:
Look for ground transportation signs and go to the taxi stand on the ground level. A taxi from O'Hare Airport to Loyola's Lake Shore Campus costs about $30.00 in normal traffic.
From Midway Airport by the "L":
Follow the CTA signs to exit the airport and proceed across the footbridge spanning Cicero Avenue to the Orange Line Midway station. Purchase a CTA transit card ($1.75 per ride) at the kiosks. Take the Orange Line train labeled "Loop" towards downtown. Transfer to the Red Line subway at the Roosevelt station. Go downstairs through a walkway to the Red Line platform. Board the the northbound train labeled "Howard," and travel to the Loyola stop. Cross Sheridan Road to enter Loyola's campus.
From Midway Airport by Taxi:
Follow ground transportation signs to taxi stands on ground level. A taxi from Midway Airport to Loyola's Lake Shore Campus costs about $35.00 in normal traffic.
From Union Station by CTA Bus and the "L":
Exit Union Station onto Canal Street and Jackson Boulevard. Take a CTA bus # 1, 7, 60, 126 or 151 eastbound to State Street. On the bus, purchase a one-way ride and transfer for $2.00 in the ticket machine. Make sure to ask the driver for a transfer card. Please note that change is not provided on CTA buses. Exit the bus at State Street, and look for the Red Line subway entrance. Use the transfer card to pass through the turnstile in the subway station, descend the stairs and board the train on the "Northbound to Howard" platform. Take the train to the Loyola stop, and cross Sheridan Road to enter Loyola's campus.
Parking
Proceed through the main entrance of campus toward the parking structure. Do not enter the main entrance of the structure. Rather, proceed to the security entrance gate and park. Identify yourself as a visitor.
Visitors and guests may park invarious lots by paying cash or by purchasing parking passes at the Lake Shore Campus Parking Office or parking booth, both located in the Parking Structure. Visitor lots close nightly at 12:30 a.m. Overnight parking is prohibited without written approval from Campus Police.
Maps
Maps for all three campuses can be found here.
Contacts
Undergraduate Admission
E-mail: admission@luc.edu
Call: (773) 508-3075
Toll-free 800 262-2373 (downstate Illinois or outside Illinois)
The Graduate School
Call: (773) 508-3396
College of Arts and Sciences
Call: (773) 508-3500
School of Nursing
Call: (773) 508-3249
Division of Student Affairs
Call: (773) 508-3900
Hotels and Restaurants
The following hotels are located conveniently near campus and offer a special Loyola rate.
Best Western Hawthorne Terrace
(773) 244-3434
3434 North Broadway - Chicago, Illinois 60657
Located 20 minutes south of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.
Best Western University Plaza
1501 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847.491.6400 or 800.EVANSTON
Website: www.bwuniversityplaza.com/
Located 15 minutes north of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.
Comfort Inn
(847) 679-4200
9333 Skokie Boulevard - Skokie, Illinois 60077
Located 30 minutes west of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by limited public transportation.
Hampton Inn & Suites
5201 Old Orchard Road - Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 847-583-1111
Fax: 847-583-0300
Website: www.hamptonsuitesskokie.com
Hilton Garden Inn
(847) 475-6400
1818 Maple Avenue - Evanston, Illinois 60201
Located 15 minutes north of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.
Holiday Inn Chicago - Skokie
(847) 679-8900
5300 West Touhy Avenue - Skokie, Illinois 60077
Located 30 minutes west of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by limited public transportation.
Hotel Orrington
(847) 866-8700
1710 Orrington Avenue - Evanston, Illinois 60201
Located 15 minutes north of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.
Just Passing Through, Inc.
unhosted apartments
(312) 501-3310
Doubletree Hotel and
(847) 679-7000
9599 Skokie Boulevard - Skokie, Illinois 60077
Located 30 minutes west of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by limited public transportation.
Ramada Plaza Northshore
4500 West Touhy Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 677-1234
Residence Inn by Marriott
Chicago Downtown
201 E Walton Place
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.475.1924
Located 15 minutes south of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.
Eat in Chicago and experience one of the most diverse culinary destinations in the world. Whether you're in the mood for a quick veggie burger, an Ethiopian community-style meal, or the traditional American steak and potatoes, Chicago has it all!
Check out Metromix, Chicago's entertainment website, to find the right kind of food, restaurant location and price range. Select "City North" in the Metromix restaurant search for a list of restaurants in the Lake Shore Campus vicinity.
Restaurants that Loyola students frequent around the Lake Shore Campus, include:
Carmen's Chicago Pizza
6568 N. Sheridan Rd.
(773) 465-1700
Heartland Cafe
7000 N. Glenwood Ave.
(773) 465-8005
Indian Garden
2546 W. Devon Ave. (773) 338-2929
Gulliver's
2727 W. Howard St.
(773) 338-2166
Thai Spice Restaurant
1320 W. Devon Ave.
(773) 973-0504
Shopping
While there are many unique and cultural shops in Maywood, the community where the medical center is located, our Water Tower Campus is only blocks away from Chicago's world famous Magnificent Mile shopper's paradise on Michigan Avenue.
Special Events
Organizations, departments, and clubs are constantly sponsoring special events around campus. The best way to see what events are happening during you visit is by using our interactive calendar.