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Admissions

Visit ICO

To arrange a visit to ICO, please call: 312-949-7400. Interested students can schedule tours, counseling sessions, or clinical observation through our Admissions Department.

Open House

If you are considering a career in optometry, this event is for you!

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You will have the opportunity to:

  • explore the profession of optometry and discover the countless career opportunities available

  • learn more about how you can prepare to be accepted into optometry school

  • meet ICO students, staff and admissions representatives

  • tour the ICO campus, clinical facilities, and the laboratory affectionately called the Eyepod

  • learn why ICO has a highly esteemed clinical reputation
     

We encourage you to bring friends and family. We hope to see you there!

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Check this space for updates about our next Open House Event

Getting Here

Visitors to ICO must enter the campus through the Indiana Avenue entrance (3240 S. Indiana.) Visitor parking is available at this entrance. Please sign in at the front desk before exploring ICO.

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Taxis/Shuttles

The fare from either airport varied depending upon traffic conditions. Visitors have reported fares from Midway in the range of $25-35, and from O’Hare in the range on $40-60. Taxis are readily available outside the arrival/baggage claim areas of both airports.

 

Airport Express Transportation (shuttle to major hotels in Chicago)
888-2THEVAN

Operates from both airports to zip code 60616
O’Hare one way: $35; round trip: $61
Midway one way: $24; round trip: $50

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Public Transportation

From O’Hare, take the Blue Line southeast to downtown Chicago. Take the Blue Line to the Clark/Lake stop, and transfer to the Green Line train.

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Take the Green Line south to the 35th/Bronzeville/IIT stop, in the middle of the Illinois Institute of Technology’s campus. Walk north to 33rd Street. Take a right on 33rd, then walk two blocks to Indiana Avenue. At Indiana Avenue take a left. ICO’s entrance is a half block north on Indiana.

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From Midway, take the Orange Line northeast to the Roosevelt stop. At Roosevelt, transfer to the Green Line headed south. Then follow the directions above from the Green Line to ICO.

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For further information about public transportation, check out www.transitchicago.com, the website of the Chicago Transit Authority.

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Where to Stay

The following hotels offer special rates to ICO visitors. If calling for reservations, ask for the “Illinois College of Optometry” rate. The rate may also be accessed when booking online. Please keep in mind there may be blackout dates and prices are always subject to availability.

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Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Chicago, IL 60616
312-567-1234
$169/night + tax (use code 80599)

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Chicago South Loop Hotel
11 W. 26th St.
Chicago, IL 60616
312-225-7000
15% off Best Available Rate

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Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
123 E. Cermak
Chicago, IL 60616
312-363-1211
Student rate $109
15% off Best Available Rate; (Call to make a reservation using the Best Available Rate, 312-791-1121, mention company name Illinois College of Optometry.)

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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place
123 E. Cermak
Chicago, IL 60616
312-363-1211
15% off Best Available Rate

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place
123 E. Cermak
Chicago, IL 60616
312-363-1211
15% off Best Available Rate

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