SEI 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
We hope you will consider attending SEI 2021 which will be held at Northwestern University. We will make an announcement about SEI 2021 on our website once the dates are secured.
Getting to Evanston
By Plane
The Evanston/Chicago area is served by two airports: O’Hare International (ORD) and Midway International (MDW).
Ground transportation from O’Hare (ORD) to Evanston
Via Bus
Take Pace Bus – Route 250 (aka the “Kiss-N-Fly” Bus)
Duration: 1 hour or less
Cost: $2.75 each way (Cash only)
Photos: Nicole Finzer
Via Train
Take Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) from O’Hare to Evanston
Duration: 1.5 hours or less
Cost: $5.00 from ORD / $2.75 to ORD – each way (Cash or Credit)
Directions:
- Ride “Blue Line” to Washington stop
- Then switch to “Red Line” headed North and ride to Howard stop
- Then switch to “Purple Line” headed North and ride to Davis stop
Photos: Nicole Finzer
Via Rideshare (Uber, Lyft or taxi)
Duration: about 40 minutes (depending on traffic)
Cost: between $30 – $40 + tip
Ground transportation from Midway (MDW) to Evanston
Via Train
Take Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) from Midway to Evanston
Duration: 1.5 hours or less
Cost: $2.50
Directions:
- Ride “Orange Line” to Roosevelt stop
- Then switch to “Red Line” headed North and ride to Howard stop
- Then switch to “Purple Line” headed North and ride to Davis stop
Via Rideshare (Uber, Lyft or taxi)
Duration: about 50 minutes (depending on traffic)
Cost: between $40 – $50 + tip
By Train
Amtrak trains arrive at Union Station.
From Union Station, walk two blocks to Ogilvie Station and ride the Union Pacific North (UP-N) METRA train to the Evanston – Davis stop.
This will cost $5.75 each way if you purchase ahead of time in station (Cash or Credit) OR $5.75 + service fee (Cash ONLY) on the train.
By Bus
Both Greyhound and Megabus offer travel to/from Chicago.
Once you arrive at the bus station or stop, walk or catch a rideshare to Ogilvie Station and ride the Union Pacific North (UP-N) METRA train to the Evanston – Davis stop.
This will cost $5.75 each way if you purchase ahead of time in station (Cash or Credit) OR $5.75 + service fee (Cash ONLY) on the train.