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6948 S Oglesby Ave
6948 S Oglesby Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60649
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About 6948 S Oglesby Ave Chicago, IL 60649
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6948 S Oglesby Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60649 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
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South Shore is the birthplace of numerous celebrities, including a First Lady and music mogul. The residents of South Shore benefit greatly from its access to waterfront beaches, proximity to the University of Chicago campus, and Jackson Park.
The Jackson Park Highlands District is a historic area within the community. The South Shore Cultural Center resides in South Shore, and is home to a youth art school, reception ballroom, and a golf course. The center boasts a beach as well as nature center. Commuting in South Shore is easy by way of rail stations or Interstate 90.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.5 mi |
6948 S Oglesby Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.1 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Chicago State University and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
492 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 11-12
132 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & High School
Grades PK-K, 6 & 12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
129 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
15 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Cottage Grove Station, located 2.9 miles from 6948 S Oglesby Ave. 6948 S Oglesby Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 11.4 miles or 22 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 27.5 miles or 43 minutes away.
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.4 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 43 min | 27.5 mi |
Time and distance from 6948 S Oglesby Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
6948 S Oglesby Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. 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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South Shore Cultural Center
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Arthur Ashe Beach Park
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Jackson Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
6948 S Oglesby Ave has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including South Shore Cultural Center, Arthur Ashe Beach Park, and Rainbow Beach Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
6948 S Oglesby Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is South Shore Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
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6948 S Oglesby Ave
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