Hazel's apartment is great. My daughter is at U Chicago and this was great for us. Hazel was very communicative. Heres a few hints.
1. Come out of the apt and turn right and right again. 53rd street is full of restaurants and shops. This street is the life of where you are at.
2. For parking come out of the apt and turn right, then left at light toward the water, then right and keep driving along water...there was always parking eventually back there.
3. For cheap eats downtown go to Billy Goat Tavern. Amazing. Historic. Cheap.
4. Public transportion in Chicago was great and worth not having to parker.
5. Wicker park was awesome for shopping and chilling and walking around. End day with a walk on 606.