Via Car
From O’Hare: this 17-mile trip will take approximately 35 minutes.
From Midway: this 30-mile trip will take between 40 and 70 minutes.
Via Public Transportation
Bus
From O’Hare: Pace Bus: Take bus Route 250 from O’Hare to the Davis Street CTA station in downtown Evanston (about half-a-mile from campus). See the Pace website for the Route 250 schedule, map, and fares
Subway (the “El”):
From O’Hare: this journey involves two transfers and takes approximately 110 minutes.
From Midway: this journey involves two transfers and takes approximately 100 minutes.
Via Taxi/Shuttle
Evanston Taxi Cab Service – 303 Taxi flat rate of $35
Maps
Whether you prefer using an interactive map from your mobile device or printing a map for reference, you will be able to easily navigate Northwestern’s Evanston and Chicago campuses.
Campus Parking
Permits are required for all campus lots Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4 pm. Daily permits cost $8.25 for visitors. Learn more about how to obtain a permit, view a map of all parking options, and find ticketing policies and payment procedures.
Other Information
It is recommended to request reservations for Monday 31 May – Thursday 3 June 2021.
Hilton Orrington, Evanston
The historic Hilton Orrington/Evanston hotel is centrally located in the heart of downtown Evanston, Illinois. Located just 11 miles from downtown Chicago and beside Lake Michigan, our hotel is 30 minutes from O’Hare International Airport, 40 minutes from Chicago Midway Airport and close to several corporate offices.
Rate: $159.00/night
How to book: Individuals will call to make their own reservations via telephone (1-800-445-8667). Please identify as being part of the Biot-Bazant Conference to receive the group rate. To book online, enter the code BIOT in the box marked “Group/Convention Code”. To confirm a guest reservation, Hilton Orrington requires a guarantee of the first night’s room rate and tax, which may be provided by credit card. Individual reservations must be cancelled 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fee. Rooms will be held until 30 April, 2021.
Hilton Garden Inn
Situated adjacent to Northwestern University, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston offers a prime location in Downtown Evanston. Travel is easy with proximity to the “L” and the Metra, and shoppers will appreciate easy access to the Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie.
Rate: $142.00/night
How to book: Individuals will call to make their own reservations via telephone (1-847-475-6400). Please identify as being part of the Biot-Bazant Conference to receive the group rate. Individuals can also request reservations online using the online booking code: CEE. To confirm a guest reservation, Hilton Garden Inn requires a guarantee of the first night’s room rate and tax, which may be provided by credit card. Individual reservations must be cancelled 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fee. Rooms will be held until 10 May, 2021.
Hyatt House
Hyatt House Chicago / Evanston is a cozy suburban hotel with the convenience of a city hotel. Get involved with community activities like festivals, parades, fairs and marathons, or walk to fabulous shopping at Sherman Plaza. Restaurants, museums, gardens and beaches are easy to reach on foot thanks to our location west of Lake Michigan. We are located three blocks from Northwestern University.
Rate: $189.00/night
How to book: Reservations will be submitted by rooming list. Please identify as being part of the Biot-Bazant Conference to receive the group rate. To confirm a guest reservation, Hyatt House requires a guarantee of the first night’s room rate and tax, which may be provided by credit card. Individual reservations must be cancelled 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fee. Rooms will be held until 23 April, 2021.
Group Code: G-ENUC
Please download and fill out the Visa Letter template, and send the completed letter to biotbazantconference2021@northwestern.edu to obtain a signed Visa Letter to attend this conference.
If you have not submitted an abstract, we will not issue you a Visa letter.
If you have further questions, please contact us at biotbazantconference2021@northwestern.edu with the subject line ‘Visa Letter’.