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2859 S Union Ave
2859 S Union Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60616
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2859 S Union Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60616 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
2859 S Union Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60616
Situated on the South Side of Chicago, Bridgeport combines a passion for city politics with the excitement of baseball. Bridgeport has been the home or birthplace of five Chicago mayors, and sits adjacent to Guaranteed Rate Field—home of the legendary Chicago White Sox, an MLB team dating back to 1901.
Tasty eateries, convenient shops, and diverse markets line West 31st Street and South Halsted Street in the heart of Bridgeport. The 27-acre Palmisano Park provides plenty of space for outdoor activities along with breathtaking city views.
The Dan Ryan Expressway and I-55, located on the eastern side of the neighborhood, connects residents to Downtown Chicago, the south suburbs, and beyond. For those who prefer to take the train, the CTA Red Line offers quick service for the 4.4-mile ride.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Bridgeport | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,644 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,479 | $2,046 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,024 | $2,581 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,881 | $3,091 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
2859 S Union Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Ill. Inst. of Technology. It is also near Columbia College Chicago and Univ. of Ill. at Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
1,193 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,959 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 10
125 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
142 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
450 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Halsted Station (Orange Line), located 0.6 mile from 2859 S Union Ave. 2859 S Union Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.4 miles or 15 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 20.0 miles or 32 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.4 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 32 min | 20.0 mi |
Walkability Near 2859 S Union Ave Chicago, IL 60616
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 2859 S Union Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
2859 S Union Ave has 2 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Dunbar Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Women's Park and Gardens
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Ellis Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Fuller Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Field Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
2859 S Union Ave has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Dunbar Park, Women's Park and Gardens, and Fuller Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
2859 S Union Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Mercy Hospital and Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 40 min | 27.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 46 min | 31.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 57 min | 36.4 mi |
2859 S Union Ave has 3 military bases within 36.4 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 27.6 miles away and a 40 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.