The space, location, and atmosphere can not be beat! Charlie’s place is close to several grocery stores, restaurants, and L stations. The apartment itself is spacious but cozy, with pleasing decor and good natural light. I was in town for a conference and walked to McCormick Place everyday-it’s only 25 mins away. You’re probably most concerned about the train noise; I was too!! However, even the night before my presentation when I was feeling super nervous, I slept soundly through the night. Mind you, I am on sedatives and I’ve slept through a friend banging on my room door and window to try and wake me up (to no avail). Yes, it is loud, loud enough to disturb any Netflix watching for about ten seconds. But, the trains come less frequently at night, and besides, you’ll be wiped from a day of activities that some earplugs and an eye mask will do wonders.