Books · Hyde Park
57th Street Books
on Hyde Park, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Sister store of the Seminary Co-op on E 57th St, near Powell's and 57th Street Wines; it's open both weekend days (10am–5pm) and closed Mondays.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–6pm
- Thursday
- 11am–6pm
- Friday
- 11am–6pm
- Saturday
- 10am–5pm
- Sunday
- 10am–5pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near University of Chicago (8 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking on 53rd and 57th Streets. Metra Electric trains stop at 53rd Street and at 55th-56th-57th Street.
- Hyde Park shops
- Bookstores open 10–11am and close 5–6pm; the Seminary Co-op is closed Sundays and 57th Street Books is closed Mondays.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Hyde Park →- Seminary Co-op BookstoreBooks · 5751 S Woodlawn Ave4 min walk
- Powell's BookstoreBooks · 1501 E 57th St7 min walk
- *playKids · 1502 E 55th St9 min walk
- Wesley's Shoe CorralSpecialty · 1506 E 55th St9 min walk
- Barnes & Noble Hyde ParkBooks · 1524 E 55th St10 min walk
- Fashion GeekFashion · 5421 S Harper Ave11 min walk
Before you go
What are 57th Street Books's hours?
57th Street Books is usually open Tue–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is 57th Street Books?
57th Street Books is at 1301 E 57th St in Hyde Park, Chicago. It's near University of Chicago (8 min walk).
Is 57th Street Books open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near 57th Street Books?
The closest option for Hyde Park is Metered street parking on 53rd and 57th Streets. Metra Electric trains stop at 53rd Street and at 55th-56th-57th Street.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the L.
Stay in the loop
Chicago Shopping, weekly.
New openings, sales, market events, and hidden gems, straight to your inbox.