The Loop

Home in the Heart of Chicago
This centrally located neighborhood offers its residents with very popular architectural signature landmarks such as the Frank Gehry-designed amphitheater or the most visited Cloud Gate with its contemporary designs. Alongside these remarkable structures, the Loop encloses cultural institutions, impressive restaurants and tons of shopping options.
What The Loop Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.4
value
8.0
amenities
8.3
social
7.7
management
8.0
safety
10
Median rents in The Loop
Studio
$
2,000
1 Bedroom
$
2,400
2 Bedroom
$
3,300

Living in
The Loop

Great Location
Easy Commute
Safe
Great Restaurants And Bars
Proximity To Amenities
Pet Friendly
Noisy
Fun Neighborhood
The Loop — 8.5/10 Rating (based on 312 neighborhood reviews)
Good neighborhood with most necessities in walking distance. Travel to other areas is easy as there is plenty of public transit or it is walkable.
Better selection of restaurants outside of Loop. Perfect location to get to Hyde Park.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The Loop is "touristy" but it is a centrally-located hub that makes it easy to get anywhere without switching transportation lines.
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MILA Luxury Apartments
The Loop has the feel of living in a business district, similar to Midtown Manhattan. There are a handful of bars and restaurants, but it is mostly dominated by national chains. It is very convenient to get to transit to all parts of Chicago. The best part of living in the Loop is being so close to your Booth classmates.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The Loop is great! Close to public transit, and easy access to bars and restaurants in River North & West Loop. Great location if you do not have a car.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Very cute and calm area just a quick walk from Millennium Station (transit to campus) and the social activities in MPP.
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Shoreham & Tides
The Loop doesn't have a ton of character, is constantly crowded with tourists, and is a little lacking in terms of bars/restaurants. BUT I've always felt safe, Millennium and Maggie Daley Parks are great, and it's close enough to River North, West Loop, and the L to get where you'd want to go.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Great location, most Boothies live in this area. Safety is okay for Chicago standards
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Millennium Park Plaza
Great and very connected to activities and all other neighborhoods.
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Aqua
The loop is.... fine. It's close to where you want to be with school, and I would recommend staying there, especially your first year.
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73 East Lake
It is great living close to everyone else and really close to Gleacher.
There are not many restaurants nearby or things to do around the Loop, but the West Loop and River North are within walking distance.
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Parkline
Great for pets! Lots of grass areas. There's quite a few restaurants within the Lakeshore East park, and easy access to Mariano's. It feels like a "suburbian" neighborhood right in the middle of the Loop as there are lots of families, and is somewhat removed from all the tourists that frequent Michigan Ave.
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Cascade
Living in the Loop isn't great in and of itself. It gives you no exposure to the neighborhood-y feel that Chicago is known for. BUT, the experience of 90% of your best friends living on the same block as you is something that you've probably not had since college and probably will never have again. It's incredibly convenient for getting to school, partying, studying, etc.
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73 East Lake
Columbus plaza is on the quieter side, a few blocks away from Michigan. Tides and park millennium are even quieter but lack the river views that CP offers. It can be a bit too empty at night, which may be of concern to some. Most of the nearby restaurants in the pedway focus on serving office workers so they close around 6pm. Great access to river walk for running or biking.
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Columbus Plaza Apartments
I love living here because it is right downtown, but a little but away from the fray of Michigan Ave. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops within walking distance. There is also a CVS and Mariano's right behind the building in this little neighborhood. It is right in the heart of downtown so some view it as "too touristy".
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Coast At Lakeshore East
Love the neighborhood! As long as you don't mind an influx of tourists in the summer, it's a great place to live. It's a quick walk to Millennium Park & the lake. It's also very easy to get to the River North area. It's a central area for the CTA and walkable to the Metra. Some restaurants are closed early and on weekends, but there are more places open the closer you get to Michigan Ave.
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MDA City Apartments
The loop is always bustling and is a fun place to live. We are right near the lake, and it's super easy to get to State or Michigan. It's a pretty central location. The only downside is it's a very touristy area, and to go to the bars and restaurants we like we have to walk over about 15 minutes to River North.
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Millennium Park Plaza
I love this neighborhood for the amenities, proximity to everything and safety. However, what this place lacks is variety of places to eat. I love there is a Mariano's within walking distance and a beautiful park for the kids and our dog. Also you can walk to the lake and see the fireworks every summer. It's a little hidden gem.
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North Harbor Tower
very close to Millenium Park
very close to all the El lines there are several take-out restaurants, including Chipotle, right next door, but less normal restaurants than in other neighborhoods.
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Infinite
It gets relatively quiet at night and on the weekends. We are far enough away from the very touristy stuff in the loop. Centrally located to getting to any other neighborhood
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Randolph Tower City Apartments
It's a bit of a tourist/business center. But it's still nice and there's lots to do. Public transit is easy and accessible and it's pretty safe for a downtown area.
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Millennium Park Plaza
This is the best neighborhood for Booth students to live, in my opinion. You can easily walk to Gleacher Center, catch the train to Harper Center, see most of your fellow students within your building or next door, and go to other neighborhoods for outings.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The apartment is in a business area so most things immediately nearby shut down after about 7 on weekdays and aren't open on weekends. It's very easy to get elsewhere in the city though to more exciting neighborhoods, the centrality is why we chose it.
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235 W Van Buren
The Loop is where everything happens. All of the comedians, concerts, and shows always come to this part of Chicago. If you want action and fun, this is the place to be. If you want to be in a more quiet and secluded spot, consider living elsewhere.
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Columbus Plaza Apartments
Living here is great because it's where all the Booth students live. It's the downtown area so it's not ideal for the social scene, but we're close enough to the action where it doesn't matter much. Also, we're across the street from the train.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The best neighborhood in Chicago, hands down. My wife have visited nearly every neighborhood in Chicago and none are nearly as clean or luxurious feeling as Lakeshore East. It is close to the Loop, shopping, the trains, and Mariano's.
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The Tides
There's always something going on in the Loop. Public transit is very accessible here, making it easy to reach other neighborhoods.
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Metropolis
Neighborhood is fine for Booth. No restaurants or bars, but convenient to get to campus / see other Booth students
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MILA Luxury Apartments
Well the loop is the center of the city so needless to say there are a lot of fantastic spots like museums and good restaurants. But I'd there are way more fancy, interesting and warm neighborhoods in Chicago.
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The Shoreham
Everyone lives here, so you're close to the Booth community. Not a ton of stuff to do, most of the fun stuff of the city is up north but loop if very well connected. I would recommend living here!
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Millennium Park Plaza
The Loop is the Loop - predominantly for tourists but our Booth community congregates here.
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Marquee at Block 37
Nothing to add to the Loop.
It is the best place to stay in Chicago during the MBA, this can be different afterwards, but during the MBA the network effects are most helpful in this area
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Columbus Plaza Apartments
The loop is Times Square but it’s fine because everyone lives here and it’s convenient
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Parkline
It's downtown Chicago and I'm new here. There's tons of cool stuff to see and do.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Again, not the neighborhood I would choose to live in in Chicago but I think Boothies who don't live in the Loop miss out on a lot and/or spend a lot of money/time on Uber/transit.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Great access to Booth hotspots, great access to public transportation, but limited food options at night. This is a business and tourist district, without a neighborhood feeling.
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Columbus Plaza Apartments
The loop is a great place to live as a Booth student since it’s so quick and easy to get to campus. It’s not my favorite part of Chicago, but for school it’s a good place to be.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Located in the Loop, very near to the Metra station / Millenium Park and a block away from MPP. 10-15 minute walk to Gleacher, and 10 minute walk to Clark/Lake CTA station.
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73 East Lake
Good access to public transportation. Easy to get to either airport and most local ('L') and regional trains. Taxi service good but during weekends harder to hail a cab.
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235 W Van Buren
I have only had great things to say about my neighborhood. Lakeshore East has so much to offer between a dog park, grocery store, restaurants, nail saloon, and more!
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The Tides
Everything is close by, literally everything, from supermarket to cafes to the loop however only minus is that all restaurants close early as they are in the loop
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The Tides
Very convenient to be close to most of our classmates
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Parkline
Convenient, close to Gleacher, Millenium Park, Transit, and lots of Boothies. Not a ton of great food options, but enough good ones to not be annoying.
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73 East Lake
The Loop is a great, bustling area. It is an extremely central location and is close to the lake too. The only downside is it's a very touristy area.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The loop has everything you need. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants close by, and it’s conveniently located by Millennium Park and the lake.
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Millennium Park Plaza
There are all companies and good residential buildings around. Its safe to be come late at night as you can see people out going here and there.
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Oakwood 200 Squared
The Loop is great because it is so easy to get anywhere in the city! Also, we are next to many cool sights, and River North is very walkable.
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73 East Lake
It's like living in Time Square. Very loud and touristy, but central to everything you need and close to all of your friends. If you want to really experience and explore Chicago, should venture out of the Loop to other neighborhoods.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Really provides everything needed. Entertainment, dining, nightlife, daytime activities. Love being so close to Maggie Daley Park.
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73 East Lake
Good locatiOn and good deal, do not stay for amenities or quality of management and staff. Old building and minimal improvements
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200 N Dearborn St
The neighborhood is tucked away east of Michigan Avenue. It is incredibly quiet and family friendly in the midst of the city.
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North Harbor Tower
Loop is super convenient for access to Booth and for proximity to classmates, but not really the cultural center of Chicago.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Living in the loop is great, you have easy access to restaurants/bars/shops/etc. And getting to campus is pretty convenient
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Millennium Park Plaza
We are in a location called Lakeshore East which has many residential buildings, a nice park, restaurants, and Mariano's!
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Coast At Lakeshore East
All the major firms are in the loop which is convenient for recruiting events. Plus all social events will be nearby too
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Millennium Park Plaza
I'd never live in the loop as someone who's been in Chicago for a while but I'd highly recommend it as a Booth student
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73 East Lake
Great city style neighborhood, not that dense, spacious, good nature and parks nearby. Supermarkets and delivery are a bit more challenging but still reasonable. Also, late night eats are sparse other than taco bell.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Amazing neighborhood with convenient access to public transportation through the Pedway to the red and blue lines.
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The Shoreham
Mostly all the students live here and it is walking distance to great places. The train to school is easy to use.
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Mila
Awesome naborhood. Lake views . Huge cycling trail along the lake. Milleniumpark right in front of yu our door.
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The Tides
Great for exploring Chicago and traveling into and out of Chicago, but lots of tourists and it's quite noisy
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Millennium Park Plaza
Love the loop - but no grocery store and everything shuts down early. However, not a far walk from anywhere.
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Linea
Great neighborhood. Lots of bars nearby. River north is walkable distance and it has a lot clubs and bars.
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Metropolis
Neighborhood is not ideal because everything is based on when offices open and close so you can’t do much after 6pm or on the weekend. However, it is easy to get to west loop and river north to do things!
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215 West
You can visit a lot of sightseeing spot on foot. Grocery stores are nearby, which is very convenient.
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Cascade
Being downtown / in the financial district means most restaurants and coffee shops close early after the end of the work day, and it's quite busy with tourists, but again, it makes sense while at Booth because it's so close to the Metra station to go to campus and because ~85% of students are in the Loop (which makes it easier to meet for social outings, team meetings, club events, coffee chats, and just hanging out in general). It's also a 10min walk to Gleacher where evening classes (optional) are held. If you don't feel comfortable walking alone at night, there will always be someone walking back to MPP to go with you so that's another advantage.
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Millennium Park Plaza
I live close enough to MPP, right in the middle between Mila/73 and Shoreham/Tides, a mice midpoint. I also have access to the pedway from inside my building which is great, a market (Blockwinkels) on the first floor of the same building, and very close to Marianos. Also closer to walk to Gleacher than most buildings where other students live!
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Park Millennium
Great to be in walking distance for academic year internships and ad-hoc networking opportunities. Can get to nearly any neighborhood of Chicago by using the 'L'. Food options (in the Loop) are underwhelming and nightlife is weak -- luckily close proximity to west loop, river north, streeterville, etc.
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Millennium Park Plaza
personally not a fan of the Loop - lacks a neighbourhood-y vibe which I miss. that being said, very convenient as a Booth student (metra is right nearby, literally everyone lives here, super close to firm offices for recruiting, etc). as a Booth student - not bad, but would not live here if I stayed post-MBA.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Everyone lives here and it is close to the subway. Also very easy to go visit the cool parts of town
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Millennium Park Plaza
Honestly, living in the Loop is not very exciting. There are so many cuter neighborhoods further north, and Hyde Park itself is also pretty nice. However, Hyde Park is pretty far from the rest of Chicago, and living further north would be a huge pain for getting to Harper. All in all, the trade off is worth it, but I wouldn't live in the Loop after graduating.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Living in the Loop makes perfect sense for Booth students. I would never consider living in Hyde Park, given we are typically only down there a few days a week and everything we do socially / on weekends takes place in the city. Similarly, I would also not consider living outside this neighborhood, given that would turn a very reasonable commute into a much more burdensome one, plus the access to Gleacher / NBC and each other are really valuable and unbeatable.
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Millennium Park Plaza
I have lived here for two years. This is not a smoke free building. A lot of college students live here. The apartments are big but are not upgraded. Very close to all the coty attractions. Location of this apartment is its beat thing. Also bug sized apartments also make this a good place to live atu
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Columbus Plaza Apartments
The "bucket boys" place themselves at the intersection of Michigan and Randolph and often play all day. The sound is so loud and irritating that it often wakes me up on the weekends and I am unable to study in my apartment. The only way to get them to leave is to call the cops and even then the cops will take forever to do anything.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Place to be if you want to socialize with other Boothies. There are always things to do around.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Living in the loop is convenient for getting to school and it's great to be near my classmates
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Mila
Execelente neighborhood for your experience. Close to Gleacher center and all the night scene
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The Tides
Wish there were more late night food options, but love that it's close to all transit lines.
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73 East Lake
Fun location. Close to public transit. Tourists love this area (close to Bean and theaters).
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MDA City Apartments
Love living close to everything. Relatively safe place. Close to parks and things to do.
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73 East Lake
In the Loop since that's where most of the Boothies are, was a good choice for me.
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Mila
Very busy and touristy, great if you like action. Also close to Millennium Park.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Convenient to get to all the places worth going to in the downtown area.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The neighborhood outside of MPP is just OK, but you are walkable to River North and a quick subway ride from anywhere. The best part of the neighborhood is the many classmates you live in the same building with, so the social scene is dorm like and makes life very easy.
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Millennium Park Plaza
If I did not have to live in the Loop for my graduate program, I wouldn't. It's like Chicago's Times Square. Tourists, crowds, and noise during the week. The worst is the street drummers that assemble on Michigan Ave, who can be heard all throughout the building.
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Millennium Park Plaza
I love living in front of a park in a quiet neighborhood.
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The Shoreham
Nice to be away from the chaos of the central loop.
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Coast At Lakeshore East
High density with modern conveniences. However, the Loop tends to be commercial and office-focused, with limited quality nightlife or weekend activities. Thankfully excellent connections to mass transit make it easy to get elsewhere for fun.
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Mila
Everything is nearby this building complex. 3 blocks away from Grant Park and tons of stores nearby. There is a 7-11 across the street and a CVS a block away. Very close to the CTA (Harold Washington Library stop) and the Jackson stop.
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ARC at Old Colony
Grocery Stores are walking distance as well as the Lakefront, Michigan Ave., Millennium & Maggie Daley Park. Lake Shore East also has its own park in neighborhood as well. Everything is nearby so a car is not necessary.
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The Tides
The loop is fine, I live here because the rest of the Booth class does…River North is much nicer but at least its close.
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Parkline
The Loop isn't a great neighborhood but it is super convenient for getting around and being close to all the other student. If you're going to out to eat or drink you'll always be leaving the Loop though.
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Mila
While you don't have the "neighborhood feel" this is a great, safe and clean area with easy access to parks, stores and restaurants. There's lots of activity throughout the week as well as the weekend.
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Columbus Plaza Apartments
Nice park. Safe.
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Coast At Lakeshore East
Rivernorth is nearby which is a huge perk, the big downfall is that all the food places close SUPER early and may not be open on the weekend in the loop. Occasionally the homeless can be bothersome.
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200 N Dearborn St
It is not the nicest Chicago area but it is very convenient to get the metra to go to campus.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The loop is not the most desirable neighborhood but is convenient for commuting and social
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73 East Lake
If I wasn't attending Booth, I wouldn't necessarily live in the Loop. However, it's very convenient in terms of being able to meet with classmates and efficiently get to campus.
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Mila
Honestly, the loop isn't very pleasant to live in. It's very expensive and lacks any sort of character. However, it's where everyone else lives, so you kinda have to do it.
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Marquee at Block 37
Location is good in terms of transit proximity. The loop is not a great area for food/activities but river north is very close and has grocery stores/restaurants, etc.
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200 N Dearborn St
This is convenient for work, but not a lot to due here after business hours. This particularly section of the Loop (Lakeshore East) is like a suburb within the city
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The Chandler
Great for working professionals but not ideal for nightlife seekers or families. A bit of a homeless presence but that's expected in any downtown area.
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Randolph Tower City Apartments
Very centrally locates and convenient to get to other neighborhoods you actually want to be in. Unfortunately, not a lot going on near the apartment.
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235 W Van Buren
The neighborhood is the best option given most of Boothies live in a one block radius, however it has very limited options of bars and restaurants.
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Mila
Only thing that it's good for is being close to the train or other Boothies. There are dozens of better neighborhoods in Chicago to live in.
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The Tides
Convenient in terms of transportation and grocery stores, but not a ton of late night food options nearby and not much of a "neighborhood"
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73 East Lake
Would not want to live here if I wasn't at Booth, but it's the only place to live if you're coming to the full-time MBA program at Booth!
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Millennium Park Plaza
The Loop is convenient for travel and for proximity to downtown shopping. However, the neighborhood doesn't "feel" like a neighborhood.
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Heritage at Millennium Park
Though it's near to public transit,the neighbourhood isn't too safe at night.Also,there is constant noise from the trains passing by.
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Century Tower
Its a work and transit hub. Not a huge fan of the neighborhood overall. Its just convenient, and everyone does it.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Commercial area that's good for commuting to school and both major airports but not for a robust social scene.
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MDA City Apartments
Not a lot of restaurants and bars in the immediate area, but it is super easy to get around from the Loop.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Neighborhood is great. Only complaint is the 10 minute walk to Millennium station during the winter.
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North Harbor Tower
The loop is actually quite quiet (not sure if this is due to covid or not). After 5pm there are very few people around and not many restaurants open either. River north is just a few blocks away if you are wanting to go out though so it is a nice and central location that makes it easy to get to any part of the city.
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City Center Club
Great for commuting to campus but a bit touristy and somewhat loud if you are facing Michigan Ave
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Millennium Park Plaza
Not much going on here aside from watching tourists, but at least everyone else lives here too.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The loop is eh but everyone lives here so pretty necessary for social life and group projects
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MILA
Convenient to the train and downtown, but has no neighborhood feel like the rest of Chicago.
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's an okay place to live. I would never live in the Loop as a long-term Chicago resident.
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MILA
Great for MBA life. Not ideal afterward given lots of traffic and noise from constructions
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MILA
Great for shopping and lunchtime food. Bad for going out during the weekends and nights.
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Joffrey Tower
It's primarily a working neighborhood- so the neighborhood lacks character overall.
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's nice that it's close to public transit, but not a highly residential area.
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73 East Lake
it’s where everyone live..... it’s your mba. do it. not the hypest though
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The Shoreham
Convenient to school. Most people at Booth live in Loop, which is nice
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Marquee at Block 37
Not tons of character but very proximate to other things in Chicago
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73 East Lake
Not the best Chicago has to offer in terms of neighborhoods.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Great because you are near Boothies. After that, horrible
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73 East Lake
The Loop is a weird place to live, but it is what it is.
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Coast At Lakeshore East
Its a fine neighborhood but not a lot going on around
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Coast At Lakeshore East
Perfect distance to MPP and Metra
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Millie on Michigan
The access to public transit and views of the lake are by far the best part. After 8pm there is literally no where to get food unless you get it delivered or walk 20 mins each way to River North
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Millennium Park Plaza
I wouldn’t choose to live here long term, as it’s mainly designed for tourists and workers/commuters, but it is good short term as a student.
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Millennium Park Plaza
I’m happy I live in the loop for socializing with Booth classmates. Otherwise no big reason to be in the Loop.
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73 East Lake
Full of tourists, noisy, and restaurants are tourist traps. Wish everyone lived in Hyde Park instead.
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Millennium Park Plaza
lakeshore east
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Shoreham & Tides
Great places to eat, near the park, and transit
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Millennium Park Plaza
Everything is nearby
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Millennium Park Plaza
Safe, nice, beautiful, close to amenities.
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The Shoreham
It’s okay. Quiet, no character. Okay access to groceries. Good transit access. Lake nearby.
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Park Millennium
Centrally located, but most fun is in River North or West Loop so you need to go 10 min.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Busy neighborhood so not a lot of safety issues but not many places to eat.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Centrally located and safe but very lacking in entertainment and food.
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Coast At Lakeshore East
Close to offices but not much night life and restaurants around
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Millennium Park Plaza
Love the loop but insecure, dirty and a lot of noise
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Parkline
Good location, pretty dead during weekends.
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215 West
Very touristy
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Millennium Park Plaza
Close to transit, parks, and the Lake / River
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73 East Lake
safe
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The Tides
Average
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Mila
Central to everything, but home to nothing.
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73 East Lake
It’s downtown - that comes with pros and cons...
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Millennium Park Plaza
Good to get to Booth not great for social
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Millennium Park Plaza
safe
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The Shoreham
The loop is noisy and crowded
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Mila
Busy on streets when weather doesn't suck.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Boring but central
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Millennium Park Plaza
There's not much to do here. But it's close to the train and lots of other train lines to get anywhere else in the city! Easy access to airports via trains.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Very easy and convenient to live in the loop. No complaints, great social scene with other students. Feels safe even at night.
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Marquee at Block 37
Not the sexiest neighborhood to live in, but fantastic for convenience to everything in Chicago, including getting to campus. So worth it to live around most other Boothies, too!
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73 East Lake
It's in the Loop and really close to river north. Great restaurants are bars are close by. Bar review is generally nearby too.
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Millie on Michigan
So nice being close to all of the stores. I enjoy getting all my shopping done early when there is almost no one in the big stores that cater to hundreds during the busy weekends. That being said, if I need to get something on a Friday night, if can also be a very crowded place when you are just trying to live your life.
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The Pittsfield Hotel
Great neighborhood. Near lakeshore park is low key but close enough to everything needed.
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Shoreham & Tides
Central location that gives you direct access to every bus and train line. A lot of the holiday events and annual celebrations will typically happen in or near the loop. There is heavy foot traffic and typically is a fairly busy area with a lot happening at any time of the year.
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73 East Lake
The loop is where everything happen! A must for the mba experience
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Park Millennium
Very central. Chicago public trainsit is such that it's easy to get into/out of the loop and hard to get anywhere else. Also, it's very easy to get to Hyde Park from here, a quick Metra Electric trip and you're there.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Very secure and tranquil. Very close to public transportations. Namely millennium station which I use to ride the Metra trains to campus.
Very close to the lake and navy pier
Great park surrounded by all the buildings.
There’s good supermarket that has everything. A couple restaurants and coffee shops are also there.
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The Tides
Safe neighborhood and good because it’s where most Booth students live but it’s a little sterile esp at night. Lots of tourists around. I would not live in this neighborhood if most other students didnt live here. However it is convenient to get to most places around chicago. In the middle of everything
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Millennium Park Plaza
You should live in the Loop because it's easy for transit to campus and you're near others for group meetings. As soon as I graduate I'm planning on leaving though. You're by tons of shops and takeout/fast casual restaurants. However, I much prefer the neighborhood bars and restaurants in Lincoln Park.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Amazing place to have a social life! It is super close to Gleacher and to where recruiting events take place. Most Boothies live in this area and that helps creating a nice community. West loop with amazing restaurants is 2 metro stops/5min uber. TNDCs also happen walking distance. Its also where most touristic attractions are so its great for when friends/family visit you.
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Mila
The Loop has pros and cons. Living in the Loop is nice because during the day up until about 8 p.m. there are people walking around the streets which is nice because you feel more secure walking. However, on weekends and after a certain time at night it empties and it can be a little eerie.

That being said, if you're anywhere near State St. or the Mag mile, there's pretty much people around at any given hour. It's fun to live downtown because the streets are bustling with interesting people, sometimes there's live music on street corners and there are a lot of restaurants and shops.
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215 West
Beautiful area in a great location with a dog park, playground, and full service grocery store in short walking distance. Restaurants and transit are just ok in this area, but not a bad walk to the "L" and that opens up the restaurant options. No close-by childcare for kids under preschool age, but great preschool and private elementary school, with high price tags. Ubers often find this place impossible to locate due to GPS's going crazy with the multiple layers of Wacker, Randolph, Columbus, and East South Water Street.
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The Tides
The Loop is an unlikely place to live but I love it. You are in the heart of the city, close to every L line possible, very good restaurants and walking distance to River North without paying River North prices for apartments. Apartments are smaller throughout the neighborhood but if you are an urbanite and don't mind limited closet space you will love it here. Mostly everyone is walking distance to work.
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Pittsfield Building
Great location close to blue, brown, green, pink, orange and red lines. 10 minute walk to State St., 5-10 minutes to River North, 15 minutes to Michigan Avenue. Grocery stores aren't really walkable but most people in the building use PeaPod/Instacart. Safe to walk around at night. A lot of new restaurants (quick service) opening in the area.
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Oakwood 200 Squared
Right in the middle of downtown, the location is convenient for school transit, but I would recommend going outside of the loop for anything else - food, drinks, things to do.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Close to transit and walkable to major nightlife spots and restaurants. Door to door from my apartment to Harper is about 35-40 minutes, depending on the train speed.
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MILA Luxury Apartments
Living in the loop is convenient because it is right next to the Metra. Ideally there would be more restaurants and food markets nearby, but it’s worth living close to my classmates and having easy access to Harper center. Gleacher is also a short walk away.
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Mila
Good to be close to everyone, but touristy without a lot of cute shops and restaurants. Love the lake shore east park area if loving in the loop, though.
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Shoreham & Tides
Very convenient. Everything is in walking distance, and because most Boothies live here, going to study-groups or parties is super easy. Streets are usually safe even at night.
Rent can be pricey, and the streets are a bit loud, but it is worth it.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Living in the Loop is fine- convenient for the MBA, but lacks culture. Definitely worth checking out other neighborhoods, but for socializing in Booth, it only makes sense to live in the Loop. You'll otherwise spend your time commuting to students.
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Millennium Park Plaza
I LOVE living in the Loop/Lakeshore East border. There is always easy access to restaurants, transportation, outdoor amenities, events, and my office. However, this area is always very noisy from cars drag racing down Michigan ave at night.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Depends what you’re looking for. This is right by the Bean so it’s very busy downtown but there’s also a lot going on to be a part of
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Millennium Park Plaza
Very easy to get to other neighborhoods through walking/public transit. Metra station is accessible across the street.
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Millie on Michigan
You are close to all the main attractions in Chicago, you can walk everywhere and have many great restaurants around. You can see the Bean from the building and are surrounded by the river, the lake and the park.
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Coast At Lakeshore East
Not my favorite neighborhood simply because it's very touristy, as downtown as you can get, and loud, but it's very easy to get anywhere else in the city from here, which is fantastic. I am someone who prefers quieter walkable neighborhoods with restaurants and coffee shops, and the Loop is all skyscrapers and fast casual restaurants for the most part.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Like living in the Loop to be near other students and it is not too far from other neighborhoods with good restaurants, bars, etc., but is a little far from work out studios, supermarkets, etc.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Lots of touristy things to do in the area. Some grocery shopping. Very close to the pedway.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Feels very safe, right next to city hall. Always police cars posted up around the corner
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Randolph Tower City Apartments
A convent location to get to the various parts of the city, including RUSH campus.
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215 West
Loop what can I say about the Chicago loop. It's the best downtown in all of the cities. Great food ..a bit crowded and few grocery stores but it's good for those working downtown.
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Heritage at Millennium Park
I like to live in places with a more neighborhoody feel, fewer chains, etc. however I love how central the loop is and how many of my classmates live in the same building and area
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Millennium Park Plaza
I like living in the Loop because 1) I'm close to the majority of other Booth students and 2) I'm close to the metra train, which I take ~4 days a week to get to and from campus.
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Mila
Very nice neighborhood with plenty of food options - in the center of Chicago. Short walk to River North, which has plenty of nightlife. Very convenient for getting to school.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Great bar/restaurant scene, can get busy/noisy (traffic) sometimes. It is safe to walk around and has a easy access to all public transportation options (bus, subway, train)
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Marquee at Block 37
It is more of downtown than a neighborhood but the people in the building are usually nice and friendly
There is a storage unit in the basement and overall a safe area
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manhatthan building
The neighborhood itself gets sleepy at night, and it is very touristy. But, it is so close to River North and transit lines that those factors do not really matter.
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20 N State St.
The Metra is ver convenient and you can always Uber with your classmates. You have Mariano's (market) a few blocks away and many restaurants in the region.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Aqua is on the edge of the Loop and Lakeshore East. It's super convenient to go anywhere in the loop but has the benefits and quiet of Lakeshore East.
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Aqua at Lakeshore East
The Loop is a fun place to live, there is always something going on and more options for food/drink than I know what to do with. Traffic can be a pain.
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North Harbor Tower
This apartment complex is tucked away in Lakeshore East, which feels very suburban even though it is located right downtown, very close to Navy Pier.
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The Tides
The neighbor is a growing area. There are several new restaurants which has made it nice! Transportation is so easy with everything steps away.
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73 East Lake
Loop is central and great to get to other neighborhoods. Quick train access to Hyde Park (35min door to seat). Mostly MBA students in building
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Millennium Park Plaza
Located near the river walk. Close to lots of eateries and michigan mile is 20 mins walking , what else a foodie and shopaholic wants 🙃
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Oakwood 200 Squared
Great place to live if u work in the loop. I wouldnt live here if u didnt because you are paying the price for something ur not jsing
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Park Millennium
The loop is a great area as a student. I wouldn’t live here if not I’m school but being here for school is extremely convenient.
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Mila
Everything is so close by! Good stores, parks and fun places as well. The neighborhood is clean and full of nice places to see.
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Aqua
I really like it everything is walkable: bookstores, theaters, parks also more and more restaurants and small grocery stores.
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235 W Van Buren
Location is central to everything and with majority of students living here, hard to envision living elsewhere during Booth
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Mila
Great neighborhood because of Booth. Everyone lives here, so would not want to live anywhere else during my time at Booth.
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Columbus Plaza Apartments
Close to Gleacher Center, most Boothies live here, convenient access to Metra to got to Booth, great views and city vibes
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Mila
Great area to live in. Everything is near and easy to walk to. The train is right next to us to with 2 different stops.
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200 N Dearborn St
Overall, it is a great neighborhood since there are a lot of dining options and commuting to campus is not difficult.
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Mila
Neighborhood is great! Especially for working professionals who are employed in the loop or downtown Chicago area.
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The Tides
The neighborhood is fantastic. The shops are across the street. River North is 10 min walk to all the restaurants.
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Metropolis
The neighbourhood area is great. It is easily accessible to public transport, shopping stores, groceries, parks.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Living in downtown is great espetially in summer.the park has a lot of activities concerts etc,close to office
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Heritage at Millennium Park
Great access to stores, restaurants, and excellent transit to get anywhere in Chicago you may want to go to!
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Millennium Park Plaza
excellent neighbourhood, primem location, safe location, very convenient, shopping stores, movie theatres,
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Millennium Park Plaza
It’s not a great neighborhood in my opinion but would not live elsewhere considering that 85% of your fellow classmates will live in this neighborhood and that would definitely make you social life easier
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Millennium Park Plaza
- convenient transportation
- high level of security
- diverse cultural activities
- high rent
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The Shoreham
The loop is walking proximity to the financial district. It is a very quiet neighborhood on weekends.
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235 W Van Buren
It's nice to be close to so many major Chicago attractions and the train station, but the Loop doesn't feel like a place most Chicagoans usually live in (most people live in other neighborhoods and only come to the Loop to work). Sometimes there are a lot of tourists, which can make the streets feel crowded, but otherwise, it generally feels safe, and it's nice being close to a lot of exciting attractions!
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MILA Luxury Apartments
Not many restaurants / bars in The Loop per se, but quite a few just 10 minutes north (River North), but those are somewhat expensive.

Living in The Loop keeps you closer to your Booth colleagues and makes the trip to campus easy (take the Metra)

Overall the neighborhood is good and very safe
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Marquee at Block 37
It’s great for your Booth years. It doesn’t have a neighborhood feeling and you will find nicer areas with better restaurants and bars, cheaper rent and better apartments. However, the Loop is well connected to Hyde Park, the airports and basically everywhere, and all your Booth friends will leave there.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Super convenient for Booth students. Not much of a place to live long-term, but for students in Chicago it offers great access to school and everything else the city has to offer. With Booth students living in such close proximity to each other, it's a good place to be to always be able to meet up with others. Can walk easily to Gleacher/NBC, the Metra, the L.
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Mila
The Loop is like living in the financial district of any large city. There isn't much in terms of culture and there is no "neighborhood" feeling. I like living here because of the easy commute to school and other areas of the city, but I plan to move to a smaller neighborhood once I graduate and I am working. The neighborhood is safe during the day, but I recommend exercising caution at night.
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Mila
The loop is a "neccessary evil" when going to Booth. As a native Chicagoan, I much prefer other neighborhoods to the loop; however, I am extremely happy here as a Booth student. It is great to live near everyone else, recruiting events tend to be nearby and it is overall easier to get anywhere in the city from here. Will it feel as residential or "neighborhoody" as other neighborhoods in Chicago, no, but it has been a really great experience to be part of the community.
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MILA Luxury Apartments
The loop isn't very fun, but it is convenient to get to millennium station to get to Booth/Harper Center. The Loop is quite touristy, and there's not much to do. Restaurants close early on weeknights and aren't open during the weekend. I try to head to west loop / river north / river west /other neighborhoods during the weekend, and the benefit of living in the loop is that you're close to several public transit options. The other benefit of living in the loop is being close to other Booth students!
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Heritage at Millennium Park
The Loop become quiet after 7 pm at night which is both good and bad. There aren't a lot of open restaurants in the area past 7 pm, however, everywhere delivers. I do wish there had been a closer grocery store as grocery shopping was difficult at times. However, this is a minor issue thanks to grocery delivery services.
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Oakwood 200 Squared
Close to a lot of more touristy attractions and a short walk to most everything I want to go to
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Millennium Park Plaza
Perfect for being a Booth student. Great for group projects, getting to campus, and recruiting
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Mila
Lots of shops nearby that I can walk to if I need something without having to drive anywhere.
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Infinite
I love living in the loop because it is easy to access other parts of the city and Hyde Park.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Good community of other students for recruiting, going out, and sharing carpool to Hyde park
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Mila
Most Boothies are at the Loop. Everything is close by. Good public transport connections
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's where everyone lives and it's easy to get to school, but it's not the coolest neighborhood. Perfectly fine for business school, but there are much cooler neighborhoods (wicker park, west loop, etc...). I think living close to the rest of the community, however, is very worth it.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Great access to other students while being in a more private (and quiet) building
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200 N Dearborn St
Great location for Boothies but easy access to even better neighborhoods.
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Mila
Feels like a neighborhood even though you are in the heart of the city
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North Harbor Tower
The neighborhood is the Loop/Millenium park. It is literally on Michigan Avenue so there is no neighborhood feel whatsoever, but the River is ONE block away and you are about 4 blocks away from River North and the Hubbard Street bars and clubs. I've loved living here
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Millennium Park Plaza
Great! Near to everything and everybody (rest of the MBA).
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Park Millennium
It's The Loop - pretty business-based. Live here for convenience, not for nightlife. Restaurants are closed past 7, but West and South Loop are super close.
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235 W Van Buren
Very convenient, next to metra, close to everything
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's the Loop...you get convenient access to the Metra and proximity to other Boothies in exchange for relatively expensive rent and limited redeeming "neighborhood" qualities. Great for 2 years of business school, not great otherwise.
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Mila
The Loop doesn't have many restaurants or bars, but it's easy to get to them. The most important piece of criteria in my choice to live here was that most other students live here. The commute to Hyde Park also isn't that bad.
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's nice being right in the center of everything and being able to travel other areas easily, though if I could re-choose the main "Booth neighborhood," I would've chosen somewhere cheaper, less noisy, and closer to campus.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Solid place to live, easy to walk places, but food prices are high since it's pretty touristy by Michigan Ave.
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Shoreham & Tides
The Loop is known for being the business district, so there is not a true "neighborhood" feeling at all. However it is close to every train line, and River North is walking distance for bars/restaurants.
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200 N Dearborn St
The Loop is close to everything but there isn't much in the Loop itself. Everything closes by 10 pm.
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Millennium Park Plaza
I would prefer if the Booth community lived in Hyde Park. That being said, the metra is an easy commute to campus. The convenience to Gleacher is also nice but the loop isn't much of a neighborhood.
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Park Millennium
Moving to Chicago, it is great to be around classmates and makes life easier (I.e. where most social events and group project meetings occur). However, far from the best place to live in Chicago.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The loop is convenient but it turns into a food desert in the evenings which is kind of annoying. Most Boothies live in the loop, but it's important to get out and explore the rest of the city.
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200 N Dearborn St
It's fine. Live here because everyone else does, but the food options are limited to fast food for the most part. Tons of tourists and commuters make it very crowded at all times.
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's really easy to get to Hyde Park and the rest of Chicago from the Loop, but the neighborhood itself feels very corporate and touristy. You won't find cute brunch places here!
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Millennium Park Plaza
Close to gyms, transportation, majority of other student residents, and recruiting events
Lots of homeless in Pedway and around but does not cause any safety concern
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Millennium Park Plaza
Convenient for Boothies and getting around to the rest of the city. But the loop is a business district and lacks character alongside having businesses close by ~5.
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73 East Lake
The Linea is in the Loop. We like that the loop isn't flooded with tourists on the weekends but do wish my places stayed open on the weekends as we like to get out.
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Linea
Kind of a bummer things close early and not open on Sundays; however, this helps alleviate traffic and it is less crowded which I actually appreciate.
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Linea
Surprisingly no great food in the loop...
Not many recruiting activities in the loop
May be a cool place to brag to friends outside of Booth?
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's downtown Chicago in the Loop. Meaning mainly business, off hours for restaurants because they cater to lunch primarily but it's okay to me.
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Linea
Best for Boothies. If I were not a student I would probably live somewhere else, however, for a Booth student - this is the best location.
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Park Millennium
easy access to public transportation
very lively area with full of bars and restaurants
but too much noise + traffic all year around
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's the loop so it's a little weird with the tourist/office crowds. Can't beat the centrality and being central and right by the train.
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Joffrey Tower
It’s the loop. It’s full of tourists, but all my friends live here. Trade offs are everywhere. Sooooo close to train (under rated).
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Millennium Park Plaza
It's great because everyone lives here - would you live here otherwise no as not much going on but perfect as an MBA student
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73 East Lake
I wouldn't live here if it wasn't part of the Booth experience, but the Loop is fine and close to lots of things
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73 East Lake
not the neighborhood you'd choose to live in (too close to some tourist traps) but great for 2 years at Booth
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73 East Lake
Convenient for school relate socializing and getting to campus, otherwise I dislike living in the loop!
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Mila
Its a good neighborhood and its nice to walk to work. The only downside is how crowded it often gets.
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Millennium Park Plaza
I enjoy living in the loop because it’s walking distance to work, but it gets loud and very touristy
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Mila
Very accessible, plenty did and shopping options. Easy access to transportation and very vibrant
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North Harbor Tower
Easy access to the lake front & bike path and lovely park. Long walk to CTA subway though.
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Coast At Lakeshore East
The loop is fine. While at Booth I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, as it makes a daily impact in my life to be so close to the majority of the class. However, the loop is a pretty sterile environment -- it's really just a central business district -- without any real neighborhood charm.
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73 East Lake
Very convenient to run errands. However, not many restaurants located directly in the Loop.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Can be loud if that's bothersome. Traffic can be pretty bad is driving is a consideration.
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Mila
The loop is very convenient but the more exciting neighborhoods are outside of the loop.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The Loop is very busy and noisy... especially if your apartment faces Michigan Avenue.
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Millennium Park Plaza
For Booth the loop is perfect. For outside of Booth, I would not live in the loop.
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Mila
Located centrally. Not a lot of great things in the immediate area, however.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Very convenient for a Booth student to maximize on social connections.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Easy access to Metro, very centric and close to all public services.
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73 East Lake
Nothing to write home about - it's downtown. Convenient for Booth.
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Millennium Park Plaza
It is great for transit but it does not have much character.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Convenient for school but not a lot of places to walk to
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Millennium Park Plaza
In the middle of it all, which makes it a bit too noisy
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Mila
It's where the action is for Booth students, but that's the best part about it. Food scene is ok, need to walk a bit more nightlight. Good access to train for class and to the L to get around the city. Very noisy.
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73 East Lake
New eastside is a great neighborhood
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The Shoreham
Living above the metra is incredibly convenient, and being within walking distance from river north and west loop is great, however the loop its self is not ideal.
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MPP
Very weird neighborhood (not a lot of nightlife or local options) but it's where all the students live so it's convenient
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Columbus Plaza Apartments
Convenient to get to campus and other parts of Chicago. Not much going on bc it’s mainly office spaces
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Millennium Park Plaza
Good, but wish there was a grocery store closer
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OneEleven
It is quiet on evenings and weekends
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Millennium Park Plaza
Great for school
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Mila
Great area with transportation options.
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Mila
Great
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Millennium Park Plaza
Very touristy and loud on Michigan, but nice to be so close to the Riverwalk and Lakeshore.
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Millennium Park Plaza
It’s the Loop. Nothing much happens at night and very touristy. But it’s convenient!
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Parkline
the loop is ok but not amazing. but at least we dont live in hyde park
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Millennium Park Plaza
Convenient for METRA but otherwise devoid of restaurants / bars
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Millennium Park Plaza
Good, but very touristy and everything closes early.
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Millennium Park Plaza
The FiDi of Chicago where your heart dies a little.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Mostly people coming in for work
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Manhattan Building
Many Starbucks
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Joffrey Tower
Convenient to MPP but not IN the party
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The Park Monroe
Close to the train
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Millennium Park Plaza
Everything you need within walking distance
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The Shoreham
Mostly businesses
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Millennium Park Plaza
Convenient but lack of good food options
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73 East Lake
Similar to Times Square
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Millennium Park Plaza
Touristy, the Times Square of Chicago
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Mila
Close to transit but not great food.
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Millennium Park Plaza
Central, but not too much to do.
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Millennium Park Plaza
If everybody else didn't live here, I wouldn't.
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Getting to Know
The Loop

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Lake Shore Dr to Lower Wacker Dr
North to South Boundaries: Lower Wacker Dr to Congress Pkwy
dining
Everest
Filini
Hot Woks Cool Sushi
Naansense
grocery
Mariano’s
convenience
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
fitness
Bottom Line Yoga
Brick
SoulCycle
Zip Fitness
parks
Buckingham Fountain
Cancer Survivors Garden
Millennium Park
The Park at Lakeshore East
coffee
David’s Tea
Kilwins
Lavazza Espression
Washburne Café
bus
135 (bus)
60 (bus)
rail
Chicago Union Station
ME (rail)
Red Line (metro)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
The Loop includes zip codes 60601, 60602, 60603, and 60604
Rent vs Own
39
% of The Loop residents are renters
Driving to Work
21
% of The Loop residents drive to work
New Construction
32
% of housing units in The Loop have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
7
%
<20 units
2
%
20-49 units
77
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
4
%
18 - 34
39
%
35 - 54
17
%
55+
21
%
Unit Mix
9
%
Studio
35
%
1 Bed
32
%
2 Bed
10
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
56
%
Undergrad Student
18
%
Grad Student
9
%
Unemployed
3
%
Retired
-2
%

Best Apartments
in The Loop

Marquee at Block 37
Studio $2,015
1 Bed $2,547
2 Beds $3,870

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Parkline
Studio $2,024
1 Bed $2,155
2 Beds $3,590

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Heritage at Millennium Park
Studio $1,695
1 Bed $2,150
2 Beds $3,200

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Aqua
Studio $1,595
1 Bed $2,175
2 Beds $3,950

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Cityfront Place Apartments
Studio $1,520
1 Bed $1,450
2 Beds $3,126

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Park Millennium
1 Bed $1,850
2 Beds $3,500
3 Beds $4,100

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