Questions? CIERA-Events@northwestern.edu or 1-847-467-1338
Reimbursement Instructions:
1) Complete a Visitor’s Expense Report.
Fill in your name, address (where the check should be mailed), and dates of travel. Print the form, sign & date it at lower left, and scan to CIERA-Events@northwestern.edu. NOTE: Please leave blank the itemized expenses; we will complete that section.
2) Scan your ground transportation receipts to CIERA-Events@northwestern.edu.
Please submit your expense report and receipts by Tuesday, September 13. We expect checks to be issued by the end of the month. Thank you.
Note to Presenters Regarding Travel Reimbursement: please retain all ground transportation receipts. Travel reimbursement will be for 1) your flight, 2) ground transportation (receipts required), and 3) about $56 per diem.
Please travel frugally, as costs will be covered only as far as the overall conference budget allows. Instructions for collecting reimbursement will be posted here following the conference. Thank you.
GETTING TO EVANSTON
Airport Shuttle
Scroll down to the “Airport Transportation” section of Hotel Orrington’s Contact Us/Map page. There you will find information on making a shuttle reservation through GO Airport Express.
Public Transit
Chicago Transit Authority
O’Hare to Evanston ~ 1.5 hours: Blue Line to Purple Line
Midway to Evanston ~ 1.5 hours: Orange Line to Purple Line
Taxi
American Taxi | 847-253-4411
O’Hare to Evanston ~ 30 minutes (double during rush hour)
Midway to Evanston ~ 45 minutes (double during rush hour)
YOUR STAY
Hotel
Hilton Orrington/Evanston | 888-677-4648
~ 12 minute walk to Norris University Center
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Presenters: your confirmation number has been provided to you by email. You will be asked for a credit card upon check-in for incidentals (you will receive no bill for your room nights).
eTown Bistro is a full-service restaurant and bar within the hotel. Whole Foods is one block East of the hotel.
WHILE YOU ARE HERE
Conference Locations
Northwestern Campus
Norris University Center
Campus Information
Campus Map PDF
Interactive Campus Map
Recommended Dining in Downtown Evanston
Modest
LYFE Kitchen – Healthy fare (vegan & vegetarian-friendly)
Soulwich – Unique Asian sandwiches
Edzo’s Burger Shop – High-quality burgers, shakes, and fries
OMG! Olive Mediterranean Grill – Fresh Mediterranean, custom counter-service
Mid-level
Celtic Knot Public House – Irish pub grub
Tapas Barcelona – Spanish tapas
Mount Everest – Nepali & Indian cuisine
La Macchina Café – Hip Italian
Fine-dining
Bistro Bordeaux – Authentic French bistro
The Stained Glass Bistro – Wine-focused; American bistro fare
Boltwood – Creative, seasonal fine-dining
Found Kitchen and Social House – Rustic new American dishes in a creative environment
Chicago Jazz Festival
Take advantage of the Labor Day Weekend and spend it in Chicago!
September 1-4, 2016: Chicago Jazz Festival