Transportation

Via Air

Chicago is served by O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. Most domestic and international airlines fly to at least one of these two airports, which routinely rank among the busiest in the world as measured by take-offs and landings.  For more information on flights arriving to Chicago's airports, please see the Chicago Department of Aviation site.

Taxi

Hilton Garden Inn Evanston is located just a few blocks away from Northwestern University's campus and approximately 40 minutes driving from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Several flat fee cab companies provide transport from the airport to the hotel for approximately $35. To take a flat fee cab you may call one of the following numbers after collecting your luggage:

• 303 Taxi:               847-588-0303
• American Cab:      847-518-2222
• Norshore Cab:       847-864-7500

Northwestern Resources

The University maintains sites providing maps and information on visiting the campus here.

From Madison

Participants of the PHENO 2011 conference who wish to attend LoopFest can rent a car and drive to Evanston in roughly 3 hours.  Parking is available at the conference hotel. The advised route is shown here.  Alternatively, Van Galder operates numerous daily buses running from Memorial Union to O'Hare and Midway airports.  Upon reaching the airport a taxi can be arranged.