Arrival Info

Challenges of Water in Biological Systems

September 13-17, 2010

Flying to Chicago: Chicago has two airports, Midway and O’Hare. Midway Airport is located closer to the University of Chicago and is more convenient to fly into. However, international passengers may have to fly into O’Hare. From either airport, the fastest way to get downtown or to the university is by taxi. If you are traveling directly to the workshop from the airport, the Omega Shuttle Service is an alternative option.

Accommodations: Workshop participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. A limited number of rooms at the downtown hotel Club Quarters is available. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the campus meeting site. The shuttle will depart Club Quarters at 8:10 a.m. Monday-Friday. A return shuttle will leave at 5:30 p.m. An email from Brenda Thomas was sent asking participants to indicate their intention on using the shuttle. Please contact Brenda Thomas for further information on this shuttle (bthomas @ uchicago.edu).

Hotel Reservation Information:
Please call Club Quarters Member Services during business hours at 212-575-0006 by August 12.
The rate for a Standard room is $119/night. There is a charge of $15 per extra person per room. Chicago hotel tax is currently 15.4%
When making your reservation, please identify yourself with the University of Chicago and use group code UOC914.

Banquet: A banquet at the Quadrangle Club (1155 E. 57th St. @ University Ave.) will take place the evening of Tuesday, September 14, 2010. A shuttle will be provided to take participants back to Club Quarters afterwards.

Additional Useful Links:

University of Chicago campus map
Taxi or shuttle information
City of Chicago official tourism website

Workshop

The University of Chicago

Gordon Center for Integrative Sciences

929 E. 57th St. W301

Chicago, IL 60637

Hotel

Club Quarters

75 E. Wacker Dr.

Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 357-6400

Photo by Jason Montgomery