More than 2,500 daily flights from two international airports serve Chicago. And local attendees have many local transportation options including Metra, the CTA, auto or Uber.
Our campus is conveniently served by:
• Metra rail
• Multiple bus lines
• The Green and Red “L” train lines
• Uber and taxi
• Drivers have access to over 6,200 on-site parking spaces
Multi-award-winning, environmentally conscious O’Hare (ORD) is one of the largest airports in the world. Just 16 miles from downtown Chicago, O’Hare serves all major domestic and international airline carriers.
Midway (MDW) is the nation’s premier point-to-point airport, offering value-oriented leisure and business travel to over 60 destinations. It’s located only 11 miles from downtown Chicago.
Union Station serves both Amtrak and Metra, the city’s commuter rail service. Originally designed by Daniel Burnham, Union Station is a glowing expression of Chicago’s status as a national railroad hub.
The nation’s second-largest public transportation system, the CTA operates Chicago’s eight ‘L’ train lines and 129 bus routes. Two lines operate 24/7: the Blue Line, which connects Chicago O’Hare International Airport and downtown, and the Red Line, with service between the North and South Sides via downtown. Find information via the Chicago Transit Authority.
The high-speed Metra commuter rail train connects outlying suburbs to downtown Chicago and is a fast and easy way to travel to the heart of the city. Find fares and route maps. There is direct access to McCormick Place and downtown with the METRA Electric line. More information at MetraRail.com.