Brad is a perfect host and his place is very convenient. With a personal and musical touch that will please teenagers too. Quite close is the nice district of Wicker Park and the Ukranian Village with a lot of restaurant and shops. To go downtown, think to take à Vestra Card from CTA and use the buses 66 on Chicago or 70 on Division to downtown north of the Magnificent Mile. Or take the 52 to Keidzle to change for the Green Line. And then enjoy Chicago City everyway : walking, biking, travelling one the L and even boating ont the Chicago River on your own little boat (found on BBQ Pontoon) very easy to drive.