For people based at Northwestern Memorial Hospital or Feinberg School of Medicine, the useful map of Streeterville starts with a few specific streets.

Axis Apartments & Lofts is located at 441 E. Erie St. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is at 355 E. Erie St., and Northwestern Medicines Lavin Pavilion is at 259 E. Erie St. Northwestern Memorial Hospitals Feinberg and Galter Pavilions are nearby at 251 E. Huron St., while Feinberg School of Medicines Arthur J. Rubloff Building is north of Erie at 420 E. Superior St.

Axis is not affiliated with Northwestern Medicine or Northwestern University. It is a nearby residential option for medical students, residents, fellows, researchers, faculty, hospital employees, and other professionals working within the Streeterville healthcare district.

The Medical Campus Along Erie, Huron, and Superior

The Northwestern medical district is not limited to a single hospital entrance. It extends across several Streeterville blocks, with different facilities located along parallel east-west streets:

• Erie Street: Axis, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and Northwestern Medicines Lavin Pavilion
• Huron Street: Northwestern Memorial Hospitals Feinberg and Galter Pavilions
• Superior Street: Feinberg School of Medicines Rubloff Building and Prentice Womens Hospital
• Chicago Avenue: Lurie Childrens Hospital and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Axis keeps residents on the eastern side of the same neighborhood grid rather than requiring a trip into Streeterville from another part of Chicago.

A Home Near More Than One Hospital Entrance

Northwestern Memorial Hospitals main Feinberg and Galter entrance is at 251 E. Huron St., but many employees, researchers, patients, and visitors also use facilities elsewhere in the medical campus.

Lavin Pavilion is located at 259 E. Erie St., on the same street as Axis. Prentice Womens Hospital is at 250 E. Superior St. Lurie Childrens is at 225 E. Chicago Ave., while Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is at 355 E. Erie St.

That concentration matters for people whose schedules involve more than one building. The value is not simply being near a hospital. It is living near the wider network of clinical, research, rehabilitation, and academic facilities that defines this part of Streeterville.

Apartment Options for Living Alone or Sharing Space

Axis offers studios, convertible studios, and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including select loft layouts.

Studios and convertibles provide options for residents who want to live alone and keep their space streamlined. One-bedroom apartments create greater separation between work and rest. Larger layouts may work for couples or roommates, while select lofts offer a more open apartment configuration.

Because availability can change throughout the hospital and academic leasing cycles, renters should review current units directly rather than relying on a general list of apartment types.

See available apartments and lofts at Axis .

A Building That Does Not Close at Five

Hospital and research schedules do not always align with standard amenity hours. Axis has a 24/7 fitness center and a 24-hour lobby attendant, giving the building a consistent presence throughout the day and night.

The Business Center provides a place for administrative work, reading, or remote meetings outside the apartment. On-site laundry keeps a recurring task within the building, while on-site management and maintenance give residents a direct point of contact when questions arise.

Space to Reset Close to Home

After time spent in a clinical, research, or hospital setting, going somewhere else to recharge may be the last thing you want to add to the day.

Axis includes an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room within the building. The Sky Club Resident Lounge and coffee station provide another setting outside the apartment, while the 360-degree Rooftop Sky Park offers outdoor space and broad views across Chicago.

These spaces give residents options. Work out when the schedule allows, spend time away from the apartment, or step outside without planning another trip across the neighborhood.

Lakefront Space Near the Medical District

The healthcare corridor defines much of this part of Streeterville, but it is not the only part of the neighborhood.

Lake Shore Park at 808 N. Lake Shore Drive includes a running track and tennis courts. Ohio Street Beach and the Lakefront Trail are farther south near the lake. Together, these destinations provide outdoor options close to both Axis and the medical campus.

Transit Serving the Streeterville Medical Campus

CTA operates routes specifically connecting downtown transportation centers with the Streeterville Medical Campus. The #120 and #121 provide weekday rush-period service from Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station. Routes #3, #151, and #157 connect the area with other downtown stations.

The Chicago and Grand Red Line stations provide additional connections north and south through the city, with the Red Line operating 24 hours.

Find an Apartment Near the Streeterville Medical District

Axis offers a nearby Streeterville address for people whose days center on Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg School of Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Prentice Womens Hospital, or Lurie Childrens.