Travel Information
Conference Venue
The workshop will be held at Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 206, 5720 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. The KPTC is located at the southwestern corner of Ellis Avenue and 57th Street intersection.
Accommodation
The invited speakers will stay at:
Hotel 71
71 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312)765-7336
The hotel is centrally located in downtown Chicago adjacent to Chicago River. Various attractions are within walking distance from the hotel.
Transportation
Chicago is served by two airports, Midway and O’Hare International Airports. Both offer train, bus, and shuttle into downtown Chicago. Midway Airport is smaller and is substantially close to the University of Chicago.
Getting to the Hotel via Train
From O’Hare Airport:
The Blue Line operated by Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) from inside the airport terminal will take you downtown in approximately 40 minutes. The trains run 24 hours a day, and leave every 3-5 minutes during rush hours and every 30 minutes at night.
The O'Hare CTA station is located on the lower level concourse in the main terminal area. Follow the signs for 'CTA Trains' or 'Trains to City'. Passengers arriving on international flights at Terminal 5 should use the ATS transfer train to/from Terminal 5 and transfer to Terminal 3. Find the CTA station by going down to the lower level concourse at Terminal 3.
To reach the hotel, exit at the Clark/Lake stop, and walk three blocks north to Wacker. Cost: $2.25.
From Midway Airport:
The trains leaving Midway will take you downtown in approximately 30 minutes. Trains depart every 10-20 minutes.
Follow the overhead signs that read "Trains to City" to the CTA station after collecting your luggage. CTA's Midway station is conveniently located just east of the airport. A skybridge with escalators, elevators and moving sidewalks connects the airport to the station.
Exit at the State and Lake stop, and walk North to Wacker. Cost: $2.25
Getting to the Hotel via Taxi:
From O’Hare Airport:
Taxis are available from the lower level curbfront of all terminals. Shared ride service is available. Expect to spend approximately $40 to $50 for a taxicab ride to downtown Chicago, more during rush hours.
From Midway Airport:
Taxis are available from the curbfront outside baggage claim. Taxis all run on meters, and the average cost is approximately $30 to $40 for a ride to downtown Chicago, more during rush hours.
Getting to the University via Taxi from Airports:
Taxi fare to the Hyde Park campus: $60-$65 from O'Hare Airport; $20-$25 from Midway Airport. O’hare Airport is about 35-40 minutes away by car from the airport when there is no traffic. Midway Airport is about 20-25 minutes away by car from the university.
Getting to the University:
CTA Bus:
The bus stop for CTA’s #6 Jackson Park express bus will take you from downtown Chicago to Hyde Park in about 30 min. The bus stop for CTA’s #6 Jackson Park express bus is conveniently located across the street from the hotel. Get off at the 57th Street stop, walk under the train tracks and continue west to campus on the 57th Street (15 min). The Kersten Physics Teaching Center is located on the southwestern corner of 57th Street and Ellis Avenue. Total expected time: 45 - 60 minutes.
Taxi:
Taxi fare to the Hyde Park campus: $20-$25. Please share a ride with other speakers if possible. Total expected time: 20-30 minutes.
Weather in Chicago
Chicago during early October is generally pleasant with the average high temperature of 64°F (18°C) and the average low temperature of 46°F (8°C). While it will be a good weather for walking and sightseeing, packing outer layers of clothing is recommended.
