Jake’s place was conveniently located just minutes from downtown. We used Uber, and it cost us around $8 to get to the Field Museum and other places nearby. The train that runs nearby was a concern for me and I packed earplugs, but did not need them at all. Toting a cooler up 40 steps to the apartment was a bit if a hassle, but otherwise the steps were not a big deal. There appears to be a little market just across the street, so you could buy something to throw on the grill on the balcony. Comfortable beds.