South Side Science Festival

Maps and Transportation

Welcome Entrances

  • Michelson Center for Physics: 933 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637
  • William Eckhardt Research Center: 5640 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
  • Henry Hinds Laboratory for Geophysical Sciences: 5734 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
  • UChicago Bookstore: 970 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle buses will be provided from parking lots to the festival. Anyone can ride–just look for buses with the UChicago logo. Buses will depart on the top of every hour from the University bookstore and run in a continuous loop. All children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult on the shuttles.

 

Bus Routes

  • Bus #1 runs 11 a.m – 4 p.m. on route:
    • Kenwood (51st & Lake Park / Bus stop)
    • Bret Hart (56th & Stony / West side of street)
    • Washington Park Field House (56th & King Drive)
    • Book Store (58th & Ellis) – departs at the top of every hour
  • Bus #2 runs 11 a.m – 4 p.m. on route:
    • UChicago Charter School (63rd & University / Front of school)
    • Wadsworth (6650 Ellis / Front of School)
    • YMCA (66th & Stoney / Bus Stop)
    • Book Store (58th & Ellis) — departs at the top of every hour
  • Bus #3 runs 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on route:
    • Book Store (58th & Ellis)
    • Bret Hart (56th & Stony)
    • Washington Park Field House (56th & King Drive)
    • Wadsworth (6650 Ellis / Front of School)
    • *Last departure from the Bookstore is at 6 p.m.

Festival Map

Festival Map (as of 9/26)
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