The location of the Friday Night Networking Social is TBD.
The Saturday Conference will take place at 750 S Halsted, Chicago, IL at the University of Illinois- Chicago, Student Center East Building.
Parking and Directions to Student Center East (SCE)
Airports
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) or O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Train
Chicago is also accessible via Amtrak
Hotel Recommendations
Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC
625 S. Ashland Avenue
Located two blocks west of the UIC Campus. UIC has a special rate For individual reservations call (800) 356-3641 and ask for the UIC Special Rate, for Group Reservations contact the Sales Manager (312) 529-6002 or email DOS@marriottchicagomd.com
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La Quinta Inn Chicago Downtown
1 South Franklin Street
Nestled 1.5 miles East of the UIC Campus; the La Quinta Inn Chicago offers a special UIC rate with a deluxe continental breakfast and complimentary internet. For group reservations and questions please call Tim Bailey at (312) 558-1020 ext. 5502 or email at Tim.Bailey@laquinta.com
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Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop
733 W Madison St
Located seven blocks north of the UIC Campus. Offering discounted rates for UIC. Call in to book the “UIC” rate at (312) 829-5000 or make your reservation online. For inquires please contact, Sam Matassa at (312) 602-2175.
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Club Quarters, Central Loop
111 West Adams Street
Located 1.7 miles east of the UIC campus. Club Quarters offers low member rates in 15 prime downtown locations in the US and London to all University of Illinois travelers. For reservations, call (203) 905-2100 and mention member organization “University of Illinois” or reserve online (password: UOI).
Club Quarters, Wacker at Michigan
75 East Wacker Drive
Located 2.8 miles northeast of the UIC campus. Club Quarters offers low member rates in 15 prime downtown locations in the US and London to all University of Illinois travelers. For reservations, call (203) 905-2100 and mention member organization “University of Illinois” or reserve online (password: UOI).
Public Transportation
Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA)
Madison & Talman CTA Bus Stop (20) – 1 Block
California & Madison CTA Bus (20, 94) – 2 Blocks
California-Green Subway Stop (Green) – 2.5 Blocks
Western Ave. Metra Stop (MD-N, MD-W, NCS) – 8 Blocks
Western-Forest Park Subway Stop (Blue) – 7 Blocks