NLU's Chicago campus on South Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops. For more information and directions to the Chicago campus - http://www.nl.edu/locations/chicago.cfm
Computer Access:
The campus offers free wireless internet access with no restrictions so passwords or downloads are not needed. In addition, a walk-in computer lab will be available for conference participants to check email, for internet access, and to work.
Directions:
By Plane: O'Hare Airport International Airport
O'Hare Airport is approximately 15 miles from the Campus. Travel times can vary from 30 minutes to over an hour. Options to get into the downtown area include: subway, shuttle bus and taxi. Click here for more information on these options. If you are staying at Hostelling International Chicago, click here for detailed information including transportation options, cost and directions.
By Plane: Midway Airport
Midway Airport is approximately 10 miles from the campus. Travel times can vary from 30 minutes to over an hour. Options to get into the downtown area include: subway, shuttle bus and taxi. Click here for more information on these options. If you are staying at Hostelling International Chicago, click here for detailed information including transportation options, cost and directions.
By Train: Amtrak Union Station
Located at 225 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606. Recommendation: Use a cab to travel to the campus or any lodging. If you are staying at Hostelling International Chicago, click here for detailed information including transportation options, cost and directions.
By Bus: Greyhound Bus Terminal
Located at 630 W Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60607. The Greyhound bus terminal is close to HI-Chicago, but it is a long walk of 11 city blocks. If you are traveling in a group of two or three we recommend that you use a taxi because it will take you directly to the hostel door for a little more than the cost of the bus. If you are staying at Hostelling International Chicago, click here for detailed information including transportation options, cost and directions.
Parking:
Parking is available at any of the four Millennium Garages, which are easily accessible to the campus. For rates and directions see: www.millenniumgarages.com.
Where to Stay (Lodging Chart)
Hostelling International Chicago
24 East Congress parkway
Chicago, IL 60605
www.hichicago.org
(5 blocks from the NLU campus)
Located in the center of downtown Chicago, Hostelling International is a 500 bed hostel, rated as BEST large hostel worldwide based on online customer reviews in 2006 and 2007.
Guests enjoy safe, clean accommodations at $32 per person per night in a shared dorm room. These dorm rooms are used by a local college during the school year and rented out through HI-Chicago during the summer months.
HI-Chicago offers:
- Cost: $32/night plus tax
- Shared accommodations in separate male/female dormitory-style rooms with 6-10 beds per rooms, with in-suite facilities
- Towels, linens, and blankets provided
- Free Wi-Fi in common areas (lobby and dining room), information desk staffed by friendly volunteers, self service kitchen
- Discounts to area attractions such as the Sears Tower and Hancock Observatory
- 24-hour access and 24-hour security
- Free continental breakfast from 7-9am
For detailed directions and transportation information go to - http://www.hichicago.org/directions.shtml#bus
Cost - $32 per night plus tax
Payment - Payment is due upon arrival. HI-Chicago accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard.
Reservations - All reservations must be made by April 15, 2009. Reservations are to be made by the individual by contacting the hostel's group reservations department. Participants must indicate they are with the AERC - Adult Education Research Conference to obtain the special rate of $32 per night.
Phone: 312-583-2225 direct.
Email: rmatos@hichicago.org
The beds will be held with a 60-day release. Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours in advance of arrival date. For no-shows or cancellations within 48 hours of arrival, guest is subject to forfeiture of 1st night's stay's cost.
Other Lodging Options include:
Club Quarters
111 W Adams St, Chicago, IL
(312) 214-6400
www.clubquarters.com
(5 blocks from the NLU campus)
Conference participants must mention the member organization - National-Louis University when making reservations.
Club Quarters
75 E Wacker Dr Lbby 2, Chicago, IL
(312) 357-6400
www.clubquarters.com
(11 blocks from the NLU campus)
Conference participants must mention the member organization - National-Louis University when making reservations.
Airport Express Shuttle Service to your hotel is available from Midway or O'Hare Airports.
The rates are listed below:
- To/From Midway Airport: $23 per person
- To/From O'Hare Airport: $28 per person
