Transportation
The most convenient
airport is the
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
(code: ORD).
Taxi services:
- 303 Taxi 1-847-303-0303
- American Taxi 1-847-272-8000
- Norshore Cab 1-847-864-7500
Taking one of these taxis to Northwestern University or the nearby hotels will be approximately 40 minutes and cost $35-$45 including tip.
For driving directions to Northwestern University see here. For a link to
the full campus map, please click here.
Parking
For those of you driving, you may park on campus for free at the weekends as long as there is no special notice in the parking lot saying otherwise. There is a parking lot very close to the conference lecture hall, just north of Lunt Hall (see the map).
During the week the best option is to park in the
City of Evanston Parking Garage on Clark Street, see here for a
map.
Hotels
There are a number of hotels in Evanston near Northwestern.
The Hilton Garden Inn (Recommended!) 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 (847-475-6400)
The Homestead 1625 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208 (847-475-3300)
Best Western University Plaza 1501 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, 60201 (847-491-6400)
- The Hilton Orrington at Evanston
1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 (847-866-8700)
- The Margarita European Inn
1566 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 (847-869-2273)
Restaurants
For meals during your stay, see this guide to Evanston dining and shopping