Living in Chicago



Chicago is an exciting cultural center featuring sports, theater, recreation, and world-class dining. Located only minutes from Chicago’s famous Loop and Gold Coast, ICO is one of over 50 colleges and universities that reside in metropolitan Chicago, including many dedicated to the health care disciplines.

ICO is in the heart of it all and near such attractions as Buckingham Fountain, Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, and Soldier Field (home of the Chicago Bears). ICO is also close to Lake Michigan, an enticing lakefront of beaches and parks; with boat facilities, tennis courts, and jogging and bicycle trails.

Visiting Campus?
Visitors to the College enter the campus through the Indiana Avenue entrance (3240 S. Indiana).
It is important that all visitors sign in at the Indiana Avenue entrance. Visitor parking is available in the circular driveway on the Indiana Avenue side of the campus.

Please note that there are a number of excellent hotels short distance from the College. There are also several options for ground transportation from the airports to the College. Driving directions to ICO are also available.