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Logistics & Accommodation

Hotel Reservations

*Note: Housing deadline is July 15, 2022*

Spin Chemistry has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn (1818 Maple Ave.) in Evanston, Illinois. Situated adjacent to Northwestern University, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston offers a prime location in Downtown Evanston. Travel is easy with proximity to the CTA and the Metra.

Rate:
1 King Bed: $159.00/night
2 Double Beds: $169.00/night

​How to book: Individuals will call to make their own reservations via telephone (1-800-435-7435). Please identify as being part of the Spin Chemistry Meeting to receive the group rate. Individuals can also request reservations online using the online booking code: SCM22. To confirm a guest reservation, Hilton Garden Inn requires a guarantee of the first night’s room rate and tax, which may be provided by credit card. Individual reservations must be cancelled 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fee. Rooms will be held until 15 July, 2022.

Transportation

Via Car
  • From O’Hare: this 17-mile trip will take approximately 35 minutes.
  • From Midway: this 30-mile trip will take between 40 and 70 minutes.

Via Public Transportation
  • BUS From O’Hare: Pace Bus: Take bus Route 250 from O’Hare to the Davis Street CTA station in downtown Evanston (about half-a-mile from campus). See the Pace website for the Route 250 schedule, map, and fares
  • SUBWAY (THE “EL”): From O’Hare: this journey involves two transfers and takes approximately 110 minutes. From Midway: this journey involves two transfers and takes approximately 100 minutes.
Via Taxi/Shuttle
  • 303 Taxi flat rate of $37 (847-303-0303)
  • American Taxi flat rate of $37 (847-673-1000)

Maps & Parking

Maps
Whether you prefer using an interactive map from your mobile device or printing a map for reference, you will be able to easily navigate Northwestern’s Evanston and Chicago campuses.
Campus Parking
Permits are required for all campus lots Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4 pm. Daily permits cost $9.00 for visitors. Learn more about how to obtain a permit, view a map of all parking options, and find ticketing policies and payment procedures.

Other Information

Visa Information for International Attendees

For those traveling from overseas to Spin Chemistry who require a travel Visa, please visit the U.S. Department of State Visa webpage for more information regarding travel to the United States of America. You may download the general Letter of Invitation or direct all requests and inquiries regarding custom Letters of Invitations to Melanie Sandberg using the subject line "Visa Letter of Invitation."

 

COVID-19 Resources

The most up-to-date information pertaining to University policies, protocols, and requirements for the COVID-19 pandemic are available at the Northwestern University COVID Guidelines website. Please review the expectations for visitors to campus before arriving.