Using Public Transportation
Using Public Transportation
UIC is served by the CTA Blue Line and several CTA bus lines. See directions to campus to learn how to get to campus using CTA, PACE and Metra. If you plan to use the CTA, see the information about the CTA Ventra U-PASS below.
Commuter Student Resource Center
If you commute to campus, the Commuter Student Resource Center in Student Center East has a kitchen, lockers and showers, and study lounge spaces you can use before and after class. You will need to present your i-card for access.
CTA Ventra U-PASS
Full-time summer students can opt in to U-PASS for unlimited CTA rides or choose U-PASS+ for CTA + Metra access. Summer access runs May 13–Aug. 12 for most students, with different dates for the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry. To be eligible, you must be enrolled full time: 6 credit hours for undergraduate/professional students or 5 credit hours for graduate students. The opt-out deadline is June 10 at 11:59 p.m. and the opt-in deadline is June 29 at 11:59 p.m. Fees are $125 for U-PASS and $300 for U-PASS+ for most students.
Visit UIC U-PASS to get detailed information about U-PASS distribution and FAQ’s.