Bremner Lounge is located in the Centennial Forum Student (CFSU) at Loyola University's Lake Shore Campus in Chicago.

Note: Module 1 (22-24 June, 2012) will meet in McCormick Lounge, located in Coffey Hall at Loyola University's Lake Shore Campus in Chicago.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From North Shore Suburbs:

Follow Sheridan Road south to the campus entrance. At the intersection of Sheridan, Broadway, and Devon, Sheridan continues to the left.  Make sure you turn left at this intersection, go under the EL tracks and the Main Parking Structure can be reached by taking your second left onto Kenmore Avenue.
 
From I-94 and the North:

Take I-94 East to Touhy Avenue. Go east on Touhy to Sheridan Road. Turn right (south) on Sheridan and continue south to Loyola. At the intersection of Sheridan, Broadway, and Devon, Sheridan continues to the left. Make sure you turn left at this intersection, go under the elevated train ("L") tracks, and the Main Parking Structure can be reached by taking your second left onto Kenmore Avenue.

From O'Hare Airport, I-90 and the Northwest:

Take I-90 East (Northwest Tollway) to Lawrence Ave. via Exit 84 and keep left, following signs for I-94 West.  Turn left and W Lawrence Ave. and then left again at N Cicero Ave.  Turn right at Foster Ave. and follow it East towards the lake.  Turn left at Sheridan Rd. and follow it North.   After the road turns left, you will reach the Lake Shore Campus.  Admissions Parking is on the left and the Main Parking Structure can be accessed by turning right at Kenmore Ave.

A taxi from O'Hare Airport to Loyola's Lake Shore Campus costs about $30.00 in normal traffic.
 
From I-88/I-290 and the West:

Take I-88 East (East-West Tollway) east into I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway). Continue on I-290 until it ends at Congress Boulevard. Take Congress past Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive and turn left. Continue on Columbus to the next stoplight, which is Jackson Boulevard. Turn right and proceed to Lake Shore Drive, one stoplight east. Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed about one mile to Loyola.
 
From Midway Airport, I-80, I-55 and the Southwest:

From I-80 East, take I-55 North. From Midway Airport, exit and turn left (north) on Cicero Avenue to I-55 North. Take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to Lake Shore Drive. Follow Lake Shore Drive north and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed about one mile to Loyola.

A taxi from Midway Airport to Loyola's Lake Shore Campus costs about $35.00 in normal traffic.
 
From I-94 and the South and Southeast:

Take Lake Shore Drive north and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed about one mile to Loyola.

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Take I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway)north to the "22nd Street/Lake Shore Drive" exit. Take Lake Shore Drive North and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed one mile to Loyola.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

From O'Hare Airport by the "L":

Follow CTA ground transportation signs to the lower level of O'Hare to board the Blue Line train to downtown. Purchase a CTA transit card ($2.25 per ride) at the kiosks before boarding. Go down the stairs from the Blue Line platform and walk through the tunnel to the Red Line platform. Look for the signs indicating "Northbound to Howard," and take the train to the Loyola stop. Cross Sheridan Road to enter Loyola's campus.
 
Look for ground transportation signs and go to the taxi stand on the ground level. A taxi from O'Hare Airport to Loyola's Lake Shore Campus costs about $30.00 in normal traffic.

 
From Midway Airport by the "L":

Follow the CTA signs to exit the airport and proceed across the footbridge spanning Cicero Avenue to the Orange Line Midway station. Purchase a CTA transit card ($2.25 per ride) at the kiosks. Take the Orange Line train labeled "Loop" towards downtown.  Get off and Roosevelt and look for the northbound Red Line train labeled Howard.  Exit the station at the Loyola stop. Cross Sheridan Road to enter Loyola's campus.

Follow ground transportation signs to taxi stands on ground level. A taxi from Midway Airport to Loyola's Lake Shore Campus costs about $35.00 in normal traffic.

 
From Station by CTA Bus and the "L":

Exit Station onto Canal Street and Jackson Boulevard. Walk east on W Adams Street and cross the river.  Turn Right on S Wells Street and enter the Quincy/Wells Station.  Purchase a CTA transit card ($2.25 per ride) at the kiosks before boarding. Board the Orange Line train bound for Midway and get off at the third station at State/Lake. Board the Red Line train on the "Northbound to Howard" platform. Take the train to the Loyola stop, and cross Sheridan Road to enter Loyola's campus.

PARKING

Proceed through the main entrance of campus toward the Main Parking Structure. Enter the Main Parking Structure. Parking is a flat rate of $7.  All visitors on campus must pay for parking.

Visitors and Guests may park in the Main Structure ($7), or the Fordham Garage ($5). You may pay with Cash or Credit at the pay stations or the Parking Office. The Parking Office is located on the first floor of the Main Parking Structure. Visitor garages close nightly at 2 a.m. Overnight Parking is prohibited without written approval from the Parking Office or Campus Safety.

You may reach the Parking Office at 773.508.7036, or lscparkingservices@luc.edu.

HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

The following hotels are located conveniently near campus and offer a special Loyola rate:

Best Western Hawthorne Terrace
773.244.3434
3434 North Broadway - Chicago, Illinois 60657
Located 20 minutes south of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.

Best Western University Plaza
1501 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847.491.6400 or 800.EVANSTON
Website: www.bwuniversityplaza.com/ 
Located 15 minutes north of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.

Comfort Inn
847.679.4200
9333 Skokie Boulevard - Skokie, Illinois 60077
Located 30 minutes west of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by limited public transportation.

Hampton Inn & Suites
5201 Old Orchard Road - Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 847.583.1111
Fax: 847.583.0300
Website: www.hamptonsuitesskokie.com

Hilton Garden Inn
847.475.6400
1818 Maple Avenue - Evanston, Illinois 60201
Located 15 minutes north of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.

Holiday Inn Chicago - Skokie
847.679.8900
5300 West Touhy Avenue - Skokie, Illinois 60077
Located 30 minutes west of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by limited public transportation.

Hilton Orrington / Evanston
847.866.8700
1710 Orrington Avenue - Evanston, Illinois 60201
Located 15 minutes north of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.

Just Passing Through, Inc.
unhosted apartments
312.501.3310

Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center – Chicago North Shore
847.679.7000
9599 Skokie Boulevard - Skokie, Illinois 60077
Located 30 minutes west of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by limited public transportation.

Ramada Plaza Northshore
4500 West Touhy Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
847.677.1234

Residence Inn by Marriott
Chicago Downtown
201 E Walton Place
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.475.1924
Located 15 minutes south of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, accessible by public transportation.

Local Recommendations:

AirBed & Breakfast is an inexpensive alternative to hotels or sleeping on friends couches and offers a network of places to stay in Chicago, and around the world. Three places in particular, recommended by a local practitioner, are in neighborhoods close to campus:

http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/82887

http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/47334

http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/154550

Cat's Cradle Bed & Breakfast has also been recommended as a favorite place to stay and is located close to Loyola as well. See their website for room rates and contact information: http://www.catscradlechicago.com/

Eat in Chicago and experience one of the most diverse culinary destinations in the world. Whether you're in the mood for a quick veggie burger, an Ethiopian community-style meal, or the traditional American steak and potatoes, Chicago has it all!

Check out Metromix, Chicago's entertainment website, to find the right kind of food, restaurant location and price range. Select "City North" in the Metromix restaurant search for a list of restaurants in the Lake Shore Campus vicinity.

Restaurants that Loyola students frequent around the Lake Shore Campus, include:

Carmen's Chicago Pizza
6568 N. Sheridan Rd.
773.465.1700

Heartland Cafe
7000 N. Glenwood Ave.
773.465.8005

Indian Garden
2546 W. Devon Ave.
773.338.2929

Gulliver's
2727 W. Howard St.
773.338.2166

Thai Spice Restaurant
1320 W. Devon Ave.
773.973.0504