University Station
1550 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
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Neighborhood: University Village - Little Italy
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University Village–Little Italy sits just west of downtown Chicago, with a mix of historic streets, newer residential blocks, and the University of Illinois Chicago campus nearby. The neighborhood’s Italian heritage is especially visible along Taylor Street, where restaurants, bakeries, and cafés create a well-known dining corridor; local shops add to the area’s convenient, walkable feel. Residents can find outdoor space at Arrigo Park, with paths, open lawns, and a playground, while the nearby Chicago River offers additional routes for walking and biking. Cultural attractions and the broader West Loop dining and nightlife scene are within reach. The CTA Blue Line and several bus routes connect the area to other parts of the city, and major roads provide additional options for getting around. For the University Village - Little Italy neighborhood, the median rent is $2,500 per month, with a typical range of $735 to $10,000.
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University Station has a walk score of 93, it's a walker's paradise.
University Station has a transit score of 65, it has good transit.
The schools assigned to University Station include Smyth J Elementary School and Wells Community Academy High School.
University Station is in the University Village - Little Italy neighborhood in Chicago, IL.

















