Books · Hyde Park
Powell's Bookstore
on Hyde Park, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Used and secondhand bookstore on 57th Street a few blocks from the University of Chicago, listed in the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce retail directory.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near University of Chicago (14 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 →Before you go
What are Powell's Bookstore's hours?
Powell's Bookstore is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Powell's Bookstore?
Powell's Bookstore is at 1501 E 57th St in Hyde Park, Chicago. It's near University of Chicago (14 min walk).
Where can I park near Powell's Bookstore?
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.
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