Oh the places you'll go

“You can steer yourself any direction you choose” – but don't forget your WildCARD.

By Danette Frederique

Sheridan/Loyola stop

The Intercampus's first Chicago stop at the Loyola ‘L’ station drops riders off in the heart of Roger's Park, a northside neighborhood known for its ethnically diverse population and student-friendly atmosphere.

Insomnia Cookies, 6470 N Sheridan Road

This national chain is known for its late-night delivery of warm cookies, brownies, cookie-cakes, and cold milk. Insomnia Cookies is also open for pick-up orders.

  • Open everyday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., from noon to 3 a.m. for delivery.
  • Price Range: $
  • Spotlight menu items:
    • Double Chocolate Mint Cookie
    • White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie
  • Walking distance from Sheridan/Loyola stop: 0.1 mi, 3 minutes

Thai Spice Restaurant, 1320 W. Devon Avenue

Devon Avenue boasts hundreds of delicious restaurants specializing in Indian and Pakistani cuisine, but Thai Spice is not to be overlooked. This cozy BYOB restaurant has 4.5 stars on Yelp and provides "spiced-to-order" Thai noodles and curries.

  • Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Price Range: $$
  • Spotlight menu items:
    • Green Curry
    • Chicken Pad Thai
  • Walking distance from Sheridan/Loyola stop: 0.4 mi, 8 min

bopNGrill, 6604 N. Sheridan Road

The Korean-American fusion options offered at this restaurant have earned the founding chef Will Song a spot on the Food Network's popular show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives", and PBS's "Foodphiles," among other media outlets.

  • Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Price Range: $$
  • Spotlight menu item: Kimchi Signature Burger which is topped with caramelized kimchi, a fried egg, american cheese, bacon, togarashi mayo and shredded cabbage
  • Walking distance from Sheridan/Loyola stop: 348 ft, 1 min

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant, 6322 N. Broadway Street

Dining at an Ethiopian restaurant means eating with your hands from a shared, large, round platter of vegetables and meats served in spiced sauces. At the base of this platter is a layer of injera, a spongy, soft bread, which diners tear with their fingers and use to scoop up their food.

  • Open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Price Range: $$
  • Spotlight menu items:
    • Sigana Atkilt, lamb meat slow cooked and served with string beans, carrots and potatoes in a mild sauce
    • Kik Aitcha, yellow split peas sautéed with onions and other herbs and spices
  • Walking distance from Sheridan/Loyola stop: 0.3 mi, 7 min

SP Kebab, 6808 N. Sheridan Road

This inexpensive but well-rated restaurant serves Greek and Turkish influenced dishes and specializes in savory kebabs served with homemade sauces. The wide range of options from pork to falafel makes this restaurant a great option for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

  • Open daily from noon to 10 p.m.
  • Price Range: $
  • Spotlight menu item: Lahmacun wrapped kebabs. Lahmacun is a traditional Turkish flat bread
  • Walking distance from Sheridan/Loyola stop: 0.3 mi, 5 min

Ward Building stop

Looking to spend a fun afternoon downtown? The Intercampus shuttle’s final stop at the University’s medical school drops students just steps from the bustle of Michigan Avenue.

TopShop, 803 N. Michigan Avenue

Michigan Avenue, widely known as the Magnificent Mile, is home to one of only ten of the London-based TopShop stores in the United States.

  • Open Sunday through Wednesday from 10 a.m to 8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Price Range: $$
  • Walking distance from Ward Building stop: 0.3 mi, 6 min

Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Avenue

Established in 1967, Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art has provided the city with thought-provoking exhibitions, artistic performances, events, and free daily tours. There is a suggested admission fee of seven dollars.

  • Open Tuesday from 10 a.m to 8 p.m; Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays.
  • Price Range: free
  • Walking distance from Ward Building stop: 0.1 mi, 3 min

The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Avenue

Located in Grant park, the Art Institute of Chicago grants free access to WildCARD wielding undergraduates. Students can explore the museum's special exhibitions, lectures, and events in addition to the permanent collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.

  • Open from 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. everyday, open until 8 p.m. Thursday.
  • Price Range: free with a WildCARD
  • Walking distance from Ward Building stop: 1.2 mi, 26 min.