Eric is a fellow traveler who shared his home with my girlfriend and I for a month while we worked as travel physical therapists in NW Indiana. The home is located in the beautiful Chicago suburb known as Beverly. In our month spent in Eric's home, we never felt any concern for our safety (which may not be the case with every neighborhood in Chicago). As others have mentioned, Eric's home is a 5 minute walk from the Metra (~25 minute train ride to city center and $8 per person for a weekend pass). Overall Eric is very easy going and his home has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend checking out the local microbrewery, Horse Thief Hollow, if you like craft beer and/or great food :)