Logistics
Location:
The 2015 Women’s Leadership Workshop will take place at the Kellogg School of Management, James L. Allen Center on Friday, May 20 through Saturday, May 21.
James L. Allen Center
2169 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Travel to and from Evanston is the responsibility of Workshop attendees. There are a limited number of scholarships available and they may cover a portion of travel expense for those traveling from out of state. Scholarships are awarded on a need-based, first come, first serve basis, so applying early is strongly recommended.
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at both the Best Western Evanston and the Hilton Orrington. Details for those room blocks are listed below.
Getting There:
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“The WLW was nothing short of amazing, intriguing and enlightening all in one breath. The opportunity to expand my knowledge, skill set and network was so exciting. I really learned a lot about myself and feel more confident about identifying the environments that I thrive in. The workshop also helped me solidify my career interests. I walked away with so many takeaways that I will be sure to apply to my career”
Keara, WLW Attendee, 2014
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By Air
You should fly into either O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway Airport (MDW). O'Hare is approximately 45 minutes away from Kellogg; Midway is approximately 60 minutes from Kellogg. Most major airlines, both domestic and international, fly into O'Hare.
Transportation to/from Aiports
Taxi:
The following companies offer fixed rates for approximately $30-35 from O'Hare and $49-50 from Midway:
Call the above number(s) after you have picked up your luggage and tell them your location. You will be given a cab number (so you know which cab
is yours) and that cab should arrive shortly. PLEASE NOTE: Flagging down any cab may not be a flat rate and will likely be more expensive.
We recommend the use of these taxi services. Feel free to use the admitted student Facebook group to coordinate cab shares.
Public Transportation:
The PACE bus system route 250 runs between O'Hare Airport and Evanston's Davis El Station. Total travel time between the airport and the Davis stop is a little over 1 hour. This bus costs approximately $1.75 and runs every half-hour during most of the day. A detailed schedule and additional information about the exact stop locations can be found on the PACE
website.
The "El" is Chicago's rapid transit system that serves the greater Chicago area. The Evanston stops on the "El" closest to Kellogg are the Davis and Foster stops of the Purple Line. However, taking the "El" from the airport can take approximately 1.5 hours including transfers. Please visit the Chicago Transit Authority website, www.transitchicago.com, to plan your trip.
By Car:
Parking will be available for workshop attendees
From O'Hare: Follow the signs leaving the airport to I-294 North toward Rockford/Milwaukee/I-90W. Take the Dempster Street exit and continue heading east for 9 miles into Evanston. Turn left on Chicago Avenue and continue until it turns into Sheridan Road at the Northwestern arch. Kellogg is located on the right at the first stop light at the corner of Foster and Sheridan.
From Midway: Follow the signs to I-55 North. Take exit 292A to I-94 West/I-90 West/Dan Ryan Expressway towards Wisconsin. Continue on I-94 West until Dempster Street. Take the Dempster street exit and head east for 4 miles into Evanston. Turn left on Chicago Avenue and continue until it turns into Sheridan Road at the Northwestern arch. Kellogg is located on the right at the first stop light at the corner of Foster and Sheridan.
From Downtown Chicago: Take Lake Shore Drive north to its end and turn right onto Sheridan Road. Follow Sheridan Road (around several curves) into Evanston. Kellogg is located at the corner of Sheridan Road and Foster Street.
Accommodations:
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Best Western in Evanston and the Hilton Orrington. Check out the Northwestern website for additional area lodging options. Additionally, Airbnb has listings for rent throughout Evanston and Chicago.
Hilton Orrington/Evanston
1710 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Rate: Starts at $169.00 per night (available May 19, 20, 21)
Group name associated with block: Kellogg/Northwestern (Women's Leadership Workshop)
Block rate accessible online with the code: KNWL
Block cutoff date: April 20, 2016
Reservations: phone 847.556.7931 or email
Oriana.Hidoo@Hilton.com
Best Western University Plaza Hotel- Evanston
1501 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Rate: Starts at $139.00 per night (available May 19, 20, 21)
Group name associated with block: Women's Leadership Workshop
Block cutoff date: April 14, 2016
Reservations: phone 847.328.3090 or email
ssorenson@bwuniversityplaza.com
