Directions for Illinois GLBT College Conference
As sent to me today.
Spectrum DePaul looks forward to hosting you at the Illinois LGBTQA College Conference on Saturday, March 31^st , 2007. This year’s conference will be held at the University Center of Chicago located at 525 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605. This year’s conference will begin promptly at 10 AM and will conclude at 5:30 PM. We are happy to inform you that a continental breakfast as well as lunch will be provided through a generous donation from DePaul University’s Residence Hall Council. Computer stations will be available for use in the common area of the conference center. For more information regarding the University Center of Chicago please visit www.universitycenter.com .
Please find directions to the conference center listed below.
*By Car:*
_From the North and Northwest: _
> From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and
turn east. The Loop campus is approximately one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard at State Street._From the West:_
> From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290), continue toward downtown. As you
approach the downtown area, the expressway becomes Congress Parkway. Turn left (north) on Dearborn Street, go two blocks to Jackson Boulevard and turn right (east). The Loop campus is one block east on Jackson Boulevard at State Street._From the South:_
> From the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and
turn east. The look campus is approximately one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard at State Street._From Lake Shore Drive (North or South):_
Exit Lake Shore Drive at Jackson Boulevard and turn west. The Loop campus is approximately ½ mile from Lake Shore Drive on Jackson Boulevard at State Street .
*Please find parking information listed below:*
Unfortunately, the University Center of Chicago and its partner institutions do not have parking facilities available in the Loop area. However, there are a plethora of parking garages around the area that have either discounted rates for students and/or Saturday flat rates. You should expect to pay between $10-$15/day for parking. The following parking garages remain available:
· Grant Park Garage (Underground; enter at Van Buren and Michigan Avenue)
325 S. Michigan Avenue
312-747-2519
Exits to street level onto Michigan Avenue at Jackson and Van Buren
Evening rate (after 4pm): $14
Matinee Rate (2-10 hours before 4pm): $17
· Monroe Street Garage (underground)
350 Easy Monroe Street
312-616-0600
Saturday Parking: 0-12 hours, $13 dollar flat rate
· Crosstown Auto Park
328 South Wabash
312-939-9462
Saturday Parking: All day, $10 flat rate
· CNA Building
65 East Jackson
312-765-0252
Saturday Parking: All day, $11 flat rate
· Loop Auto Park
524 South Wabash Ave
312-922-1499
Everyday Rates: 3 hours, $6; 6 hours, $10; 12 hours, $14
*Please find alternative methods of transportation listed below:*
_Rapid Transit Lines_
All six rapid transit train lines service the downtown Chicago area and DePaul’s Loop campus. From the subway trains, exit at Jackson Boulevard.
> From the elevated trains, exit at Adams Street/ Wabash Avenue. For a
more complete set of directions visit www.transitchicago.com and choose Trip Planner on the left hand side to assist you with your travels._Busses_
Bus routes interconnect throughout the city. MANY buses stop very near the Loop campus. You may contact the CTA at (312) 836-7000 or TDD (Hearing Impaired) (312) 836-4949. For more information, visit www.transitchicago.com and choose Trip Planner on the left hand side to assist you with your travels.
_Metra Train Stations:_
All Metra Train Stations are located within a short walking distance (or car ride) of the Loop campus:
· Union Station, Canal Street and Adams Street: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for one block to Jackson Boulevard.
· Chicago & Northwestern Station, Canal Street and Madison Avenue: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for three blocks to Jackson Boulevard.
· LaSalle Street Station, LaSalle Street and Congress Parkway: Walk east down Congress Parkway until you reach State Street. Turn left (north) for two blocks to Jackson Boulevard.
· Illinois Central Station (includes service for the South Shore Line), Michigan Avenue and Van Buren Street: Walk north on Michigan Avenue for one block to Jackson Boulevard. Turn left (west) on Jackson Boulevard to State Street.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on March 31st.
Spectrum DePaul