Symposium
The Field Museum
The Founder’s Room
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, 60605
Directions to Museum (Walking)
The museum is a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel. Head south on S Michigan Avenue. Turn left on E Roosevelt Road, cross S Columbus Drive, and enter the museum campus. Walk down the hill and turn right to go under the overpass. Keep to your right (going uphill), and continue to keep right past the large white tent (Jurassic Park exhibit). This path will lead you to the West Doors, where someone will be waiting to greet you.
Hotel
We have reserved and paid for rooms for attendees at:
The Best Western Grant Park
1100 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605
312-922-2900
Directions to the Hotel (Public Transportation)
The closest CTA ‘L’ Station is Roosevelt Station, which is a 5 minute walk from the hotel. From the station walk east on E Roosevelt Road, turn left on S Michigan Avenue, and the hotel will be on your left.
Note: If you are taking the hotel's airport shuttle to/from the hotel, you will need to book 24 hours in advance.
Parking near the Hotel
There are a number of parking options near the hotel. Two choices for garages are:
1101 S. State
Chicago, IL 60605
1212 S. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60605
Meet and Greet
A casual gathering will be held on Thursday at:
The Weather Mark Tavern
1503 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605