Updated on September 26, 2023
Information shown below pertains to MIR27 to be held October 19-22, 2023.

TOOT-TOOT, BEEP-BEEP, DOORS CLOSING

You'll find Chicagoland is a very traveler friendly region.
MIR27 events will be held at The North Shore Conference Center located in Skokie, Illinois.
The address of the Doubletree by Hilton is 9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

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Chicago Airports
Shuttle Service From Airports
Taxi Service
Uber & Lyft
Driving & Parking
Public Transit
MIR27 Bar Shuttle

CHICAGO AIRPORTS

For more information about Chicago airports please visit www.flychicago.com

SHUTTLE SERVICES FROM AIRPORT
Go Airport Express provides convenient transportation to/from both airports at reasonable rates via sedans or SUV. Make your reservations online or by phone.

TAXI SERVICE
Taxi Service is available from both O'Hare and Midway Airports at City of Chicago Taxi Stands outside the baggage claim area at both airports. Have the address of the hotel ready for the taxi attendant.

Approximate fare one way to/from O'Hare is $40.00 - $50.00 (19 minutes)
Approximate fare one way to/from Midway is $60.00 - $75.00 (29 minutes)

UBER & LYFT
Uber and Lyft rides are available throughout Chicagoland. Surge pricing can cause price spikes throughout the day. Be aware that cabs may be significantly less expensive.

DRIVING AND PARKING
The Doubletree by Hilton is 9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077, and is just a short distance from the Edens Expressway (Interstate-94) via either Exit 37 (Dempster, IL-58) or Exit 35 (Old Orchard Road). 
Complimentary parking is available in a surface lot around the hotel.

PUBLIC TRANSIT
The Regional Transportation Authority (comprising the Chicago Transit Authority - rapid transit bus and rail system; Metra - commuter rail system; and Pace - suburban bus system) provides affordable transportation by bus or train in and around Chicagoland, as well as to and from many sightseeing destinations throughout Chicagoland. One-day and three-day transit passes also are available at Ventra vending machines located in transit stations and other select locations.

The nearest public transit options to the North Shore Conference Center are:

RAIL
The closest CTA rail stop is Dempster/Skokie on the Yellow Line. Connect to CTA buses #97 or #54a. Distance between Skokie/Dempster stop and Doubletree Hotel is 1.5 miles.

BUS
The closest bus stop is Skokie Blvd/Foster on the west side of the hotel, served by CTA buses #97 and #54a, as well as Pace bus #215. An additional bus line is available on the north side of the hotel served by Pace bus #208.

NEW - MIR 27 BAR SHUTTLE
We're pleased to offer individuals with a Nebula, Galaxy, or Universe package free shuttle bus service to Chicago nightlife destinations throughout the weekend. Wristbands will be checked at boarding, each direction. Please wait outside the bar entrance at the scheduled arrival/departure time. There will be no audio announcements in the venues about shuttle arrival or departure.

Shuttle busses will operate on the following schedule for MIR27 Intergalactic Rubber

Friday October 20, 2023 - Sponsored by Jackhammer
First bus leaves DoubleTree hotel at 10 pm, and arrives at Jackhammer at 10:30 pm
Two busses will run on 30 minute intervals all evening
Last bus from Jackhammer leaves at 4 am, and arrives at DoubleTree hotel at 4:30 am

Saturday October 21, 2023 - Sponsored by Jackhammer
First bus leaves DoubleTree hotel at 10 pm, and arrives at Jackhammer at 10:30 pm
Two busses will run on 30 minute intervals all evening
Last bus from Jackhammer leaves at 5 am, and arrives at DoubleTree hotel at 5:30 am

Sunday October 22, 2023 - Sponsored by Jackhammer & Sidetrack
First bus leaves DoubleTree hotel at 5 pm, and arrives at Jackhammer at 5:30 pm
Bus continues on to Sidetrack, and arrives at 6pm
Four busses will run on 30 minute intervals all evening
Last bus from Sidetrack leaves at Midnight, and arrives at Jackhammer at 12:30 am
Bus continues on to DoubleTree hotel and arrives at 1 am