But Chicago has the same problems as any major metropolitan area, and those problems include crime. Most students have one or two nighttime classes during their time here, which does create at least a limited need for evening commuting. Careful people should have few, if any, problems. You ll have to decide whether the hassles of metropolitan car ownership are worth those advantages. No student will ever be marked down on any assignment because of a lack of a car.
Parking is the major hassle of owning a car, other than the expense of upkeep.
Some Evanston and Chicago neighborhoods are very crowded and on-street parking can be hard to find. Some Chicago neighborhoods do offer residential parking permits which alleviate some of the parking hassles. Evanston campus parking usually isn't a problem, but Chicago campus parking will not be possible if you live within two miles of the campus. Some spaces are available for students commuting from one campus to another. The parking office only accepts checks or cash.