The Chicagoland area offers convenient transportation and ample accomodations.
Where to arrive.
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Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the main international airport serving the Chicagoland area. It is also the closest airport to the conference location at only 17 miles (27 km) away. O’Hare connects to both Chicago and Evanston via taxi, ride share, bus route 250, and the Blue Line of the metro (which is called the “L”).
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Chicago Midway International Airport is a major commercial airport on the Southwest side of Chicago. It is further from the conference location than O’Hare at 26 miles (42 km) away. Midway connects to both Chicago and Evanston via taxi, ride share, and the Orange Line of the metro (which is called the “L”).
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For those who wish to travel by train from within the United States, Chicago’s main train station is Union Station. It is the closest arrival option to the conference location at only 15 miles (24 km) away. Union Station is located in the downtown neighborhood of West Loop in Chicago and connects to Evanston via taxi, ride share, the Purple Line of the metro (which is called the “L”), and the Union Pacific North line of the Metra commuter rail system.
Where to stay.
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
An 8-minute walk to Northwestern University, the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston is a convenient stay for conference attendees. All rooms and suites offer upscale decor, televisions with premium cable channels, and free WiFi. There's also a fitness center and an indoor pool.
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Hilton Orrington/Evanston
A 4-minute walk to Northwestern University, the Hilton Orrington/Evanston is the closest hotel to the conference location. Warmly furnished rooms offer contemporary decor and custom-designed beds, plus desks, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi. Amenities include a farm-to-table restaurant and fitness center.
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Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
A 6-minute walk to Northwestern University, the Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston is a homey option for conference attendees. Rooms provide complimentary WiFi and a free breakfast buffet is included with reservations. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness room.
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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston
A 10-minute walk to Northwestern University, the Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston is the furthest hotel from the conference. Modern rooms come free Wi-Fi and kids aged 19 and under stay free. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and coin-operated laundry facilities.
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Graduate Evanston
A 6-minute walk to Northwestern University, the historic Graduate Evanston is a convenient accommodation choice for conference attendees. Charming rooms with a vintage vibe provide Wi-Fi, while upgraded rooms offer sitting areas, fireplaces, and/or lake views.
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Airbnb
The City of Evanston, on the outskirts of Chicago, offers a wealth of homes and apartments for short term rental. Airbnb is the most popular platform for booking these rentals. Rentals range in size and price, with many options being more affordable than hotel accommodation.
Participate in a carbon offset program.
We know that conference travel can be harmful to the environment, producing significant carbon emissions—especially for those who need to fly. Below are a number of programs for conference attendees interested in purchasing carbon offsets. Note that the conference has no affiliation with any of the listed parties, so please independently vet any program before participating.
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atmosfair is a German nonprofit climate protection organization with a focus on travel. They actively protect the climate by compensating greenhouse gases through the use of renewable energies, among other activities.
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Cool Effect is a US-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals, organizations and businesses of all sizes reduce their carbon emissions then offset what remains with the highest quality carbon offsets on the planet.
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GoClimate is a Swedish social company fighting climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They calculate your emissions, support you in reducing them, and offer a subscription service for contributing to certified climate projects.
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myclimate is an international climate protection organization with Swiss roots. It has developed and supported 197 climate protection projects in 45 countries around the world since its foundation in 2002.
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Native is an American Public Benefit Corporation founded in 2002 to develop solutions to sustainability challenges and reduce greenhouse emissions.
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Sustainable Travel International is an organization committed to working with governments, companies, NGOs, and communities to support and help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They distribute every dollar contributed across a mixed portfolio of forestry, energy, and blue carbon projects.
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Terrapass is an American organization launched in 2004 to help everyday people reduce the climate impact of their driving. Since then, the organization has expanded its focus to address greenhouse gas emissions from other important sectors, such as flying and energy consumption.