Travel and Accommodations

Parking

Parking on campus is easy and free after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.  The closest parking lots to the symposium are lots 214-UPPER and 215-LOWER, next to the SEGAL VISITOR’S CENTER located by the Arts Circle. The Segal Visitor’s Center also offers parking.

Locate the Segal Visitor’s Center and Parking lots 214, 215 on Northwestern’s Parking Map

The following map gives a sense of how to walk from the parking garage to the symposium venue:

Accommodations in Evanston

The accommodation options in Evanston are many:

The Graduate offers special rates to guests attending NU-related events. When making your reservation, let them know you are on business to attend a Northwestern academic-related event in order to get the discounted rate indicated above.

The Graduate Hotel (formerly The Homestead)
(847) 475-3300
1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
sales@graduateevanston.com
https://www.graduatehotels.com/evanston/

Here is a list of other Evanston hotels, the first three of which are also close to campus:

Hilton Orrington/Evanston
(847) 866-8700
1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordoehf-hilton-orrington-evanston/

Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
1515 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, Illinois, USA, 60201
(847) 864-2300
marlena.karwowski@hyatt.com
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/chixe

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore
(847) 475-6400
1818 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
http://www.evanston.hgi.com

Holiday Inn Chicago North Evanston
(847) 491-6400
1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/evanston/chine/hoteldetail

For more information on hotels, restaurants and things to do in the Evanston area:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g35972-Evanston_Illinois-Vacations.html

Accommodations in Skokie

If you have a car, you may find more affordable accommodation options in Skokie (about 10-15 minutes from campus).

The Hampton Inn
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiskhx-hampton-suites-chicago-north-shore-skokie/

Double Tree
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiccdt-doubletree-chicago-north-shore-conference-center/