Location
This year's event will be held at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604.
Check-In
The main entrance is on Jackson Blvd. Check-in will be on the second floor, to the right of the main staircase and outside the Main Lounge.
Policies
Attendees are asked to follow these policies:
- Business casual or business attire is required. For more information, click here.
- The coat check on the first floor must be used for raincoats, umbrellas, overcoats, and large bags.
- No outside food or drink is allowed.
Directions & Parking
Public Transportation
'L': The nearest stops are Jackson on the Blue line; Jackson on the Red Line; and Library or LaSalle/Van Buren on the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines.
Bus: Several bus lines stop nearby on W. Jackson Blvd. and S. Dearborn St.
Metra: The nearest Metra stations are LaSalle St., Van Buren St., and Chicago Union Station.
You can plan your trip on the 'L', bus, and/or Metra using the RTA Trip Planner or the Get Directions feature on Google Maps.
Amtrak: The nearest Amtrak station is Chicago's Union Station. For more information, see amtrak.com.
Driving
For driving directions, see the Union League Club's Directions & Parking page. To look up information on street closures that may affect your route, click here.
Parking
The Union League Club has both self parking and valet parking. Self parking is available at the garage on the northwest corner of S. Federal St. and W. Van Buren St. Valet parking is available at the S. Federal St. entrance. For rates, click here. For other options, see Chicago Parking Map (enter the address: 65 W. Jackson Blvd.) or parking information from Google Maps.
Lodging
Guest rooms are available at the Union League Club of Chicago. Rooms are available for August 15 and 16 at the special rate of $150.00 per night + 20% surcharge. If you would like to book a room, call the Union League Club at 1-800-443-0578 and reference the Chicago eLearning & Tech Showcase. A credit card number must be provided at the time of reservation to confirm the room. Room availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are also several hotels located near the Union League Club. See this Google map, which identifies a variety of nearby hotels.
Attractions
The Conference Center is located near many well-known Chicago attractions. The Willis Tower, Art Institute, Grant Park, Millennium Park, Printers Row, Symphony Center, and Lake Michigan are all within walking distance.