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Midwest 2012 Regional Conference Hotel & Travel

Midwest Regional Conference | March 26–28, 2012 | Chicago, Illinois

Swissôtel Chicago

Swissôtel Chicago
323 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Phone: 312-565-0565
Fax: 312-565-0540

Hotel map and directions

Room rate: $199 single or double excluding tax (currently 15.4%)

Cutoff date: Extended to March 12, 2012

Reservations
Phone: 1-888-73-SWISS
Online: Make your reservation online through the hotel website.

Room availability: A block of rooms has been reserved for March 25–27, 2012. The conference rate has been extended to include March 22–24 and 28–30 on a space-available basis. Please call the hotel directly if you'd like to book over the extended dates.

Parking (all rates are subject to change)

Parking at the hotel is $52, valet only, with unlimited in and out privileges.

Alternative Hotels

If the Swissôtel Chicago is sold out or room rates have substantially increased, you may want to try one of the following hotels. Please note that EDUCAUSE does not have a conference rate for these hotels.

Hyatt Regency Chicago – 2 blocks from the Swissôtel Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-565-1234
Toll Free: 1-800-492-8804

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers – 2 blocks from the Swissôtel Chicago
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-464-1000
Toll Free: 1-800-325-3535

Air and Ground Transportation

O'Hare International Airport is located 19 miles from the Swissôtel Chicago. Ground transportation options from the airport include taxis, shuttles, and car rentals.

Midway International Airport is located 12 miles from the Swissôtel Chicago. Ground transportation options from the airport include taxis, shuttles, and car rentals.

Mass Transit

To the Hotel

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates Chicago bus and rail systems.

  • Bus: There are multiple bus routes and stops within a short walking distance from the Swissôtel Chicago.
  • Train: The State/Lake Station on the Brown, Purple, Orange (from Midway Airport), Green and Pink Lines of "L" train is located on the corner of Lake Street and Wabash Avenue, which is about 5 ½ blocks west of the hotel. The Lake Station on the Red Line "L" is located on the corner of State and Randolph Streets, which is about ½ mile west of the hotel. The Washington Station on the Blue (from O’Hare Airport) Line of the “L” train is on the corner of Dearborn and Washington Streets, which is about a mile from the hotel.

To and From Area Attractions

  • CTA Downtown Transit Sightseeing Guide: Use this guide to quickly determine which CTA mode will take you to the attractions you want to visit. Each listing features the name, location, and CTA service modes for each attraction.

Area Information
 
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