The conference will take place in the Franke Institute for the Humanities, located in the first floor of the Joseph Regenstein Library on the University of Chicago campus.The University of Chicago is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, approximately seven miles south of downtown Chicago. The following are some general tips for getting to and from campus:
Airport shuttles: If you are arriving in Chicago via O’Hare International Airport or Midway Airport, you may arrange to take the Omega Shuttle, which will bring you directly to the University of Chicago campus. The shuttle also stops at the International House as well as the Ramada Inn. The shuttle costs $30 from O’Hare Airport or $17 from Midway. Please note that reservations for the shuttle are required.
Bus: Various buses reach the University of Chicago from Midway Airport, downtown, and other points around the Chicago area. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) website for routes, schedules, and fees. Please note that Chicago buses requre exact change, so plan your ride accordingly.
Train: From downtown Chicago you can take the Metra/Electric South Chicago Line train towards University Park. Catch the train downtown at the Millenium Park Station, located underground at the southwest corner of Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue. If you are staying at the Ramada Inn in Hyde Park, exit the train at 47th Street. To walk to campus or if you are staying at the International House, exit the train at the Univ. of Chicago/59th Street Stop. Fares can be purchased in the station, or on the train for an additional fee.
Car: The University of Chicago campus is easily reached via the 57th Street Exit off of S. Lake Shore Drive. You may also access the university via I-90/94 at the 55th Street Exit.
It is easiest to use Mapquest or Google Maps to map a specific route to the University of Chicago.
For more detailed information on how to get to campus, including campus maps and parking, please click here.
