Whether you are visiting our campus to see a Lyceum speaker, to participate in an information session, or to meet with the staff, you have a variety of travel options. The Illini Center campus is centrally located at 200 South Wacker Drive in the heart of downtown Chicago, across from the Sears Tower. The Illini Center is on the corner of Adams Street and Wacker Drive, easily accessible from major expressways and via public transportation (“El” subway, Amtrack, Metra, taxis and City busses).
Driving Directions | Public Transportation | Parking | Hotels
Driving Directions
The MS Tax Program is taught on the fourth floor of the Illini Center.
You can go online to www.mapquest.com for driving directions. Or,
call if we can help in any other way: 312.575.0909 (9-5).
Public Transportation
We are in a location that is very accessible by public transportation.
You can hail a cab or water bus right outside the building, you
can travel by CTA “El” train, or by CTA bus. Union
station is located just across the river from the Illini Center
where you can find the Metra or Amtrak trains. Theses trains serve
the Chicago suburbs. Additional information is provided below.
http:://www.transitchicago.com – Getting around Chicago is simple and quick, thanks to buses and the "El," a system of elevated trains operated 24 hours a day by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA; 312/836-7000). Pick up a CTA System Map, available at most subway stations and visitor centers. Buses run every five to fifteen minutes during rush hours and every eight to twenty minutes at most other times. Rapid transit trains run every five to fifteen minutes during the day and every fifteen to sixty minutes all night.
The CTA no longer accepts tokens; instead, riders purchase a transit card (available in all El stations) and add value to it. One ride costs $2.00. If you plan to be on the move, passes good for one ($5), two ($9), three ($12) or five ($18) days of unlimited rides might be a good idea.
Chicago's taxis can be hailed anytime in the Loop and other central neighborhoods; otherwise call Yellow (312/829-4222) or Checker taxis (312/243-2537).
A River Bus (April-Oct; $3 one way, $4 round; 312/337-1446) operates on the river during rush hour in summer, running from the Madison and Canal to Michigan Avenue. See www.wendellariverbus.com for rates.
The Metra or Metropolitan Railroad operates 12 surface train lines serving the six-county area which hub into downtown Chicago from the outlying Chicago suburbs. Visitwww.metrarail.com or call Metra Passenger Services at 312-322-6777.
Amtrak is a national rail train service serving Chicago and most of the continental United States. Trains depart primarily from the two major Chicago train stations, Union Station and Northwestern Station (Ogilvie Transportation Center). Located at the intersection of Madison and Canal. For more information, go to http://www.amtrak.com.
Hotels
Club Quarters [www.clubquarters.com/home_pub.asp]
111 West Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60603
312.601.3333
Hyatt on Printers Row [www.hyatt.com]
500 S. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60605
312-986-1234
Hotel 71 [www.hotel71.com]
71 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-346-7100
The Palmer House Hilton [www.hilton.com]
17 E. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60603
312-726-7500
W Chicago-City Center [www.starwood.com]
172 W. Adams
Chicago, IL 60603
312-332-1200
Hotel Allegro [www.allegrochicago.com]
171 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
312-236-0123
Contact Us:
mstax@illinois.edu
312.575.0909 phone
312.575.7909 fax
200 South Wacker Drive
4th Floor, Illini Center
Chicago, IL 60606
