Hyde Park is easy to reach by public transportation. Here’s how to get here from downtown; if you’re coming from a different location, check the websites of Metra or the CTA for options.
CTA #6 Jackson Park Express
Check schedule and route. Catch the #6 anywhere on State Street in the Loop. In Hyde Park, the #6 travels down Hyde Park Blvd., making frequent stops. For the 53rd Street shopping district, leave the bus at 53rd Street. For the Museum of Science and Industry, get off at 57th Drive.
Metra Electric Line
Check schedule and route. Board the train downtown along Michigan Avenue at the Randolph Street/Millenium, Van Buren Street, or Roosevelt Road station. For the 53rd Street shopping district, get off the train at the 53rd Street station. For the Museum of Science and Industry, get off at 57th Street.