FOR Chicago Venue:
Prentice Women’s Hospital Conference Center
Northwestern University, 303 E Superior St, Chicago IL 60611
There are several CTA busses with stops near the venue. The closest CTA “L” Train stop is State & Huron on the Red Line, a 0.5 mile / 10 minute walk to the venue.
Transportation:
– Public transit – Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) – busses and “L” trains within Chicago
– Metra Commuter Rail – commuter trains from Chicago suburbs
– Amtrak – Chicago Union Station approx. 30 mins to conference center on CTA busses 124, 151, 157
Airports:
– Midway on the Orange “L”Train line approx. 45 mins to venue
– O’Hare on the Blue “L”Train line, then Red Line or bus approx. 1 hr to venue
Chicago is also well-served by taxis and Uber.
Parking:
Please keep in mind that we are unable to validate parking and downtown parking is costly during the week. However, there are public parking options near the Northwestern Conference Center: Public Parking Garages
Street parking is also available, but can be challenging to utilize with the enforced 2 hour time limit.
Accommodations:
There are many hotels near the venue for a range of budgets, including:
– Hampton Inn Downtown quoted at $209-219 per night – 5 minute walk from venue
– Red Roof Inn Downtown (budget) – 10 minute walk from venue
Hotels with Northwestern University rates available:
– The Allerton Hotel, 701 North Michigan Avenue
– Club Quarters, Two locations: 75 East Wacker Drive and 111 West Adams Street
– Doubletree Hotel, 300 East Ohio Street
– Omni Hotel, 676 North Michigan Avenue
– Peninsula Hotel, 108 East Superior Street
– Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile (formerly Wyndham Chicago), 633 North St. Clair Street
** To obtain these rates, request the “Northwestern University rate” when making reservations.
Hotel alternatives:
– Freehand Chicago – hostel 15 minute walk from venue
For more general Chicago Info, visit the City of Chicago Tourist Website
