Apartment is pretty close to the red line train, so that is really convenient for getting to downtown (~45 min trip). I didn't head north during my stay, but I know Northwestern is pretty close, too. I would say this is a good option for 1 person having a short stay, as the room is pretty small and won't fit a large suitcase/lots of belongings. The neighborhood is pretty quiet overall, but I recommend ear plugs if you are a light sleeper, as the neighbors happened to be playing music one of the evenings/mornings I was there. Also, heads up that the bathroom/shower may be shared if there is a guest in the other room of the apartment during your stay.