Hotel, Venue, and Travel Information
Evanston, Illinois is the site of the 2023 GLSGN meeting, chosen for its small collegetown vibe, strategic location on Lake Michigan, and nearness to Chicago, Chicago’s suburban North Shore, and O’Hare International Airport. We think you’ll enjoy getting to know this fun, walkable, lakeside community.
Hotel
A block of rooms has been reserved in the recently remodeled Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston—one block from the meeting venue. The negotiated nightly room rate is $179.
The hotel’s address is:
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston
1501 Sherman Avenue,
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Venue
The meeting venue is across the street and less than one block north of the Holiday Inn in the Gold Leed-certified One Rotary Center, home to Rotary International at 1560 Sherman Avenue.
Click here to view images of the floor plan and meeting rooms.
Travel
Chicago Airports
- O’Hare International Airport is the closest choice—15 miles from Evanston.
- Midway International Airport is another option—25 miles from Evanston.
Ground Transportation from O’Hare
Uber and Lyft both service O’Hare. The cost for these varies from $45 to $85 depending on time and car type. The pick-up location for rideshares at O’Hare is on the departures (upper level) of each terminal.
Taxis that serve the suburbs are much less expensive than those that are in the taxi line. Call to arrange a ride as soon as you retrieve your checked bag. American Taxi is the easiest (224-622-7653) and is $58 from O’Hare according to their website. 303 Taxi is another company (713-893-7658) and is $53 from O’Hare according to their website. Download their apps for faster service. These taxis meet riders on the lower level of the airport in the middle island/center lane. The taxi dispatch service will indicate which door.
All major rental car companies are available at O’Hare. Shuttle buses to the rental facilities depart from the lower level.
Ground Transportation from Midway
Uber and Lyft both service Midway Airport. The cost for these vary from $54 to $132 depending on the time and car type. Meet your driver on the arrivals level (near baggage claim) at Midway outside door 4 in the middle island/center lane.
Taxis that serve the suburbs are much less expensive than those that are in the taxi line. Call to arrange a ride as soon as you retrieve your checked bag. American Taxi is the easiest (224-622-7653) and is $80 from Midway according to their website. 303 Taxi is another company (713-893-7658) and is $78 from Midway according to their website. Download their apps for faster service. These taxis meet riders on the lower level of the airport in the middle island/center lane. The taxi dispatch service will indicate which door.
All major rental car companies are available at Midway. Shuttle buses to the rental facilities depart from the lower level, door 2.
Car
If you’re driving to the meeting, parking is available at the hotel for $18/night. Metered public parking is available on the street.
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