Getting Here


In addition to the text below, Campus Maps are available.


TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORTS

To travel to downtown hotels from either Midway or O'Hare airport, take an airport hotel shuttle; watch for signs at the airport. Shuttles cost $11.50 one way from Midway and $16.00 one way from O'Hare.

O'HARE AIRPORT

To travel most economically from O'Hare airport to the campus, use Omega Airport Shuttle. We have arranged for Omega drivers to make an added stop at the New Graduate Residence at your request. You may wish to see Omega's schedule. Reservations are strongly suggested; call (773) 483-6634 to confirm scheduled times. The cost is $16.00 one way. The corresponding taxi fare is approximately $45.00 one way from O'Hare.

MIDWAY AIRPORT

Omega Airport Shuttle, Inc. has instituted service to and from Midway Airport at a cost of $11.00 one way. Please call Omega at (773) 483-6634 for their schedules. The taxi fare from Midway to the University is approximately $22.00 one way.

PRIVATE CAR

From O'Hare airport to the campus by car:
Take I90/94 East to Garfield Boulevard (exit 57B). Exit, turning east onto Garfield Boulevard (55th Street) and follow the instructions from Midway Airport (directly below).

From Midway Airport to the campus by car:
Travel east and southeast on Garfield Boulevard (55th Street) to the Midway Plaisance (see map). Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue (traffic light) and then immediately left onto 60th Street to the New Graduate Residence at 1307 East 60th Street (see map).


TRANSPORTATION FROM DOWNTOWN CHICAGO

If you are driving, head south on Lake Shore Drive to the Museum of Science and Industry exit at 57th Street. Follow this road all the way around the west side to the rear of the Museum. Turn right onto the Midway Plaisance; you will see a sign there directing you to the University of Chicago. Drive west on the Plaisance to Woodlawn Avenue (traffic light). Turn left onto Woodlawn and then immediately left onto 60th Street to the New Graduate Residence at 1307 East 60th Street (see map).

If you don't have a car, we recommend taking taxis from and to downtown Chicago for assured safety. Taxi Fare is $15.00 to $20.00 one way, with tip. If you prefer to take public transportation, we will provide you with locations of bus stops and a schedule of Metra commuter trains.


BY CAR FROM THE SOUTH

Take I90/94 West to Garfield Boulevard (exit 57B). Exit, turning east onto Garfield Boulevard (55th Street) Travel east and southeast on Garfield Boulevard (55th Street) to the Midway Plaisance (see map). Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue (traffic light) and then immediately left onto 60th Street to the New Graduate Residence at 1307 East 60th Street (see map).


PARKING ON CAMPUS

Parking will be available in the access-controlled parking lot behind the New Graduate Residence at a cost of $5.00 (cash) for your entire stay, plus a $5.00 (cash) refundable key card deposit. When you arrive, you can pick up a key card at the front desk.

We have also reserved a limited number of parking spaces in the University's "Stagg" parking lot, on the West side of Ellis Avenue between 55th and 56th streets. Please contact us if you need one.

Finding street parking on and near the campus during the conference will be possible on weekdays and probable on the weekend.


Revised: June 3, 1999