Local Housing Options
Doctor of Ministry classes take place at the McCormick Theological Seminary building, which shares a campus with the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago (LSTC). Classes are five-day intensives, generally held from early Monday afternoon to Friday midday and may include evening sessions. While in Chicago, students will have access to the JKM library housed at LSTC. McCormick partners with nearby institutions to help provide low-cost housing to students in town for course intensives. Please see the list of short-term housing options below. For location and price information, contact the institutions listed for availability and reservations.
Our campus is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, about 6.5 miles south of downtown Chicago. Hyde Park is also home to the University of Chicago and its Divinity School, Chicago Theological Seminary, Catholic Theological Union, Bexley Seabird Seminary, and Meadville-Lombard Theological Seminary.
Hyde Park has tree-lined streets, restaurants in all price ranges, a variety of local shops, and is the Chicago home of former President Barack Obama. Downtown and other points of interest are easily accessible via public transportation, and Google Maps can provide up-to-date directions all over the city by car, bus/train, or on foot. Please see the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) website for fare and route information. Within Hyde Park, public transportation is available via the CTA or the University of Chicago’s free neighborhood shuttle service, UGo. For more information about Chicago go to Choose Chicago.
Short-term Housing Options
Hyde Park has limited short-term housing options, but we do our best to find options for our students. Please contact these locations directly to make reservations. All prices are approximate and per room per night.
Hyde Park
1411 E 53rd St. Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 289-1003
Cost: $200-300 (inquire about discounts for small groups)
The Hyatt Place Chicago/South Medical Center
5225 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
(773)-752-5300
Cost: $130-250
The Study at University of Chicago
1227 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 643-1600
Cost: $200-300
4900B S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 288 5803; info@chicagolakeshorehotel.com
Cost: $90-160
4900 S Lakeshore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60615 United States
(773) 324-3000; (800) 780-7234
Cost: $130 and up
1155 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-2550
Cost: $190
1156 East 57th St.
(773) 643-4411
Cost: $75 (single), $85 (double).
Housing Administrator: Marsha Peeler
Room includes a private bath and shared kitchen
5540 S. Woodlawn
(773) 947-8744
Cost: Recommended minimum of $45 per night; for stays longer than five days, rates are pro-rated to existing room rentals in the house.
Search for Hyde Park, Chicago, IL to find short-term rentals in the neighborhood
South Loop and Downtown
65 E Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 751-4219
Cost: $110
Private bedroom and bath, shared kitchen facilities, cost includes continental breakfast and snacks
Requires a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 14 to book
Welcome Inn Manor Bed & Breakfast
4653 S Michigan Avenue
(312) 493-2953
Cost: $150 and up