Location and Directions

All sessions of the workshop will be held on the UIC campus at the Chicago Circle Center, Rooms 605 and 613, 750 South Halsted Street.

Travel Information

Chicago is serviced by two airports, O'Hare International and Midway Airport. Following is some information on both airports, along with the transportation services provided from each location.

O’Hare International Airport, 773/686-2200

Chicago O'Hare International Airport handles more passengers than any other airport in the world. The three domestic terminals are linked to allow passengers quick and easy access between them and the automated Airport Transit System offers fast transfer between the domestic terminals, the International Terminal and economy parking lots.

For visitors needing information or directions, airport information booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal. A foreign currency exchange is located on the lower level of the International Terminal.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

CTA's rapid transit train between downtown (Dearborn St. subway) and O'Hare is easy, quick (just 40 minutes) and costs only $1.50. Blue Line trains leave from inside the O’Hare terminal on the lower level every 5 to 10 minutes days and evenings, (every 30 minutes 1 to 5 a.m.). Follow overhead signs ("Trains to the City") to the CTA station between Terminals 2 and 3.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Continental Airport Express

Continental's Airport Express provides van service between O'Hare International Airport and all downtown hotels, the North Shore and Oak Brook suburbs. Ticket counters are located across from baggage claim areas. One-way ticket from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (the Loop) is $17/$30 round-trip. Vans depart as frequently as every 5 minutes. For information call 312/454-7799.

Taxi Service

Located on the lower level of each terminal, taxis are available from 6 am to 1 am. A ride from O'Hare to downtown Chicago takes approximately 30 minutes and costs between $25 and $30. A Shared-Ride program allows visitors to be charged a flat rate of $15.

Car Rental

Located on the lower level of the three domestic terminals, the choices include Alamo, Avis, Budget Rent-A-Car, Dollar Rent-A-Car, Hertz and National. Advance reservations are suggested. Passengers in the International Terminal, T5, can use Hotel/Rental Car courtesy boards in the lower level to call rental agencies for pickup.

Limousine Service

This service is available for Chicago and the suburbs. A listing of pre-arranged limousine services are posted near the airport information booths in the domestic terminals. Public phones are available near the ride-boards to make reservations.

Midway Airport

5700 Cicero Ave., 773/767-0500

Midway Airport is located 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. The one-building airport is divided into three terminals: A, B and C for the arrival and departure of each airline's passengers. The main lobby area at the center entrance of the airport is where the information booth and all vehicle pick-up services are available.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

CTA's rapid transit train between downtown Chicago ("Loop Elevated") and Midway Airport takes 30 minutes and costs $1.50. Follow ("Trains to the City") signs. Trains run Mon.-Sat. 5am-11pm and Sun/Hol. 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Trains run every 5 to 15 minutes.

Continental Airport Express

Continental's Airport Express desk is located across from the Southwest Airlines ticket counter. A van ride from Midway Airport to downtown Chicago is $12 one-way, $22 round trip. Vans depart every 15-20 minutes. For information call: 312/454-7799.

On Campus Directions :

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HMA-2000 workshop will take place in Chicago Circle Center, Rooms 605 and 613, 750 South Halsted Street.

The map on the right shows the exact location of the workshop. Large arrow points to the building itself ( SRC). Other three arrows are showing other entrances to the building. You might have to use one of them if the main entrance to the building is locked.

If you entered CCC building through one of it's West or East entrances, take escalator to the second flour, walk North until you see elevators on you left. Take the elevator to the 6th flour and look for rooms 605 and 613.

If you enter SRC through it's North entrance, you'll end up in cafeteria. Take stairs to the second flour and walk South until you see elevators on your right. Take elevator to 6th flour.

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