Living in Chicago

If you are relocating to downtown Chicago we recommend the following places to begin your search:

Apartment to rent :

Located in the Gold Coast (20 E. Goethe, Chicago) is offering a 6-month or 1-year leases to French Pastry School students of $875/month. All utilities except telephone, cable and electricity. Just a train ride away from the School. Contact Fred at 847.373.1983 for more information.

Canterbury Court Apartments:

This facility has been family owned since 1973. They offer short-term housing solutions starting at studio $1050/month, 1-bedroom $1,500/month (furnished and unfurnished). Air conditioning units $160/month for them to install and $120/month if you bring your own unit. For more information visit www.apts.com\canterburycourtchicago.

Sovereign Apartments:

Located in the Edgewater/Loyola neighborhood only two blocks from Lake Michigan. This facility has a 24 hour front desk attendant as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center. For additional information visit Sovereign at www.thesovereign.com.

McClurg Court Center:

Short term residential apartments in north downtown Chicago, starting at $950. For additional information visit McClurg Court at www.rmk.com.

Chicago Youth Hostel:
A new state of the art facility is operated by Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels, and is located at 24 East Congress Parkway, in the heart of downtown and located near The French Pastry School. Please visit www.hichicago.org to learn more.

Chicago Tribune Newspaper:
A daily local newspaper with rental accommodations, upcoming events, and current news in the Chicago area. You can visit them online at www.chicagotribune.com.

The Chicago Reader:
For apartments and shared accommodations we recommend the Reader, a weekly publication. Their online location is www.chireader.com.

The Apartment People:
The Apartment People is Chicago's largest free apartment finding service. They have several licensed rental agents to help you find the perfect place to suit your needs. Call them at 773.248.8800 or visit them at www.apartmentpeople.com.

Additional Web Sites on Housing:
www.sublet.com
www.usacampusrentals.com
www.rent.net
www.chicago.craigslist.org

Furniture & Appliance Rental Services:
These services offer 6-month rental packages for studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
www.swingles.com
www.chicagofurniture.net

Recommended Fine Dining

Locations:
Many students like to live in the following safe and convenient Chicago neighborhoods: The Loop, the Gold Coast, Lakeview and Lincoln Park (please consult our map).

Transportation:
Chicago has convenient transportation via CTA buses and elevated/subway trains (the "L"). For more information please see www.transitchicago.com.

Metropolitan Train Lines (Metra), connecting the city and its suburbs, terminate at Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, and Van Buren Stations only blocks from the school. For more information please visit www.metrarail.com

The South Shore Line, arriving from Indiana, stops at the Van Buren Station.

Please call us if you need additional help at 312.726.2419.




	Living in Chicago If you are relocating to downtown Chicago we recommend the following places to begin your search: Apartment to rent : Located in the Gold Coast (20 E. Goethe, Chicago) is offering a 6-month or 1-year leases to French Pastry School students of $875/month. All utilities except telephone, cable and electricity. Just a train ride away from the School. Contact Fred at 847.373.1983 for more information. Canterbury Court Apartments: This facility has been family owned since 1973. They offer short-term housing solutions starting at studio $1050/month, 1-bedroom $1,500/month (furnished and unfurnished). Air conditioning units $160/month for them to install and $120/month if you bring your own unit. For more information visit www.apts.com\canterburycourtchicago. Sovereign Apartments: Located in the Edgewater/Loyola neighborhood only two blocks from Lake Michigan. This facility has a 24 hour front desk attendant as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center. For additional information visit Sovereign at www.thesovereign.com. McClurg Court Center: Short term residential apartments in north downtown Chicago, starting at $950. For additional information visit McClurg Court at www.rmk.com. Chicago Youth Hostel: A new state of the art facility is operated by Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels, and is located at 24 East Congress Parkway, in the heart of downtown and located near The French Pastry School. Please visit www.hichicago.org to learn more. Chicago Tribune Newspaper: A daily local newspaper with rental accommodations, upcoming events, and current news in the Chicago area. You can visit them online at www.chicagotribune.com. The Chicago Reader: For apartments and shared accommodations we recommend the Reader, a weekly publication. Their online location is www.chireader.com. The Apartment People: The Apartment People is Chicago's largest free apartment finding service. They have several licensed rental agents to help you find the perfect place to suit your needs. Call them at 773.248.8800 or visit them at www.apartmentpeople.com. Additional Web Sites on Housing: www.sublet.com www.usacampusrentals.com www.rent.net www.chicago.craigslist.org Furniture & Appliance Rental Services: These services offer 6-month rental packages for studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. www.swingles.com www.chicagofurniture.net Recommended Fine Dining Locations: Many students like to live in the following safe and convenient Chicago neighborhoods: The Loop, the Gold Coast, Lakeview and Lincoln Park (please consult our map). Transportation: Chicago has convenient transportation via CTA buses and elevated/subway trains (the "L"). For more information please see www.transitchicago.com. Metropolitan Train Lines (Metra), connecting the city and its suburbs, terminate at Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, and Van Buren Stations only blocks from the school. For more information please visit www.metrarail.com The South Shore Line, arriving from Indiana, stops at the Van Buren Station. Please call us if you need additional help at 312.726.2419.