Spertus Institute, Chicago, IL
We are delighted to announce that the conference will be held at the Spertus Institute, a wonderfully appropriate venue for the engaging nature of the work presented.
Visit www.spertus.edu for more information.
Directions
The Spertus Institute is located at 610 South Michigan Avenue, near
Millennium Park.
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Public Transportation
CTA Blue Line: Exit at Jackson and walk south to Harrison and then east to Michigan.
CTA Red Line: Exit at Harrison and walk east to Michigan.
CTA Brown Line: Exit at State and Van Buren, and walk south to Harrison, and then east to Michigan.
CTA Orange and Green Lines: Exit at Adams and Wabash, and walk south to Harrison, and east to Michigan.
For current bus routes serving South Michigan Avenue or for more specific public transportation information, visit www.transitchicago.com or phone the Chicago Transit Authority at (312) 836-7000
Driving Directions
From the North: Take I-90/94 south to the Congress Parkway exit and travel east to State Street. Go south on State street one block to Harrison. Go east on Harrison one block and you will find several parking facilities in the vicinity. Alternatively, take Lake Shore Drive south to Balbo. Go west on Balbo to Michigan. Go north on Michigan one block to Harrison. Go west on Harrison one block and you will find several parking facilities in the area.
From the South: Take I-90/94 north to the Congress Parkway exit and travel east to State Street. Go south on State street one block to Harrison. Go east on Harrison one block and you will find several parking facilities in the vicinity. Alternatively, take Lake Shore Drive north to Balbo. Go west on Balbo to Michigan. Go north on Michigan one block to Harrison. Go west on Harrison one block and you will find several parking facilities in the area.
From the West: Take 290 east into the downtown to State Street. Go south on State street one block to Harrison. Go east on Harrison one block and you will find several parking facilities in the vicinity.
From the Southwest: Take I-55 east to I-90/94 north and exit at Congress Parkway. Travel east to State Street. Go south on State street one block to Harrison. Go east on Harrison one block and you will find several parking facilities in the vicinity.
Parking
Preferred Parking: $10 with Spertus validation at The Essex Inn at 8th Street and Michigan Avenue (2 blocks south of Spertus) Enter on 8th between Michigan and Wabash.
Other Parking:
Harrison Garage: 605 Wabash (indoor, SE corner of Harrison), open 24 hours.
Grant Park South Garage: Entrance ramp is on Michigan just south of Monroe, open 24 hours.
Street parking can occasionally be found near Spertus, but is often scarce.
Accommodations
Attractions (View map)
IIT Institute of Design
350 North La Salle St.
Millenium Park
201 E Randolph St. Make sure to check out The Bean, The Crown Fountain, Pritzker pavilion and BP bridge designed by Frank Gehry.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Magnificent Mile
Chicago's prettiest shopping street stretches on Michigan ave. from north of the river to Oak st.
John Hancock Building
875 N Michigan Ave. Stunning architecture, with a option for a cocktail at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
Sears Tower
Once the highest building in the world, located at the heart of the loop, with its interesting architecture, and a great sky deck.
Buckingham Fountain
Grant Park.
Daley Plaza & Picasso Sculpture
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave.
