Travel and Accommodations
The following webpage will help contains information concerning hotels in the area. The information includes rates and location.
Transportation to and from Chicago O'Hare Airport and Midway Airport is available by limousine, rental car, or taxi. There is no public transportation to Fermilab, and taxi service is costly. You are strongly encouraged to rent a car, sharing where convenient.
Limousine Service
Reservations for limousine service should be made in advance when possible. We suggest the West Suburban Limousine Service. It is a shared-car limousine so the rates are reasonable. They are familiar with Fermilab and do not overcharge. Reservations for this service can be made by calling West Suburban at the following numbers:
Out of State, call 1-800-345-LIMO
Local, call (630) 668-9600
For pickup instructions AFTER your arrival at O'Hare Airport or Midway Airport, call 1-800-942-LIMO.
The rates are as follows:
Schedule |
O'Hare |
Midway |
Destination |
Each Additional Person |
4:00 a.m.-10:59 p.m. |
$37.00 $36.00 $42.00 |
$44.00 $45.00 $50.00 |
Fermilab Naperville Aurora |
$7.00 $7.00 $7.00 |
11:00 p.m.- 12:59 p.m. |
$55.50 $54.00 $63.00 |
$66.00
$67.50 $75.00 |
Fermilab Naperville Aurora |
$7.00 $7.00 $7.00 |
1:00 a.m.- 3:59 a.m. |
$74.00 $72.00 $84.00 |
$88.00 $90.00 $100.00 |
Fermilab Naperville Aurora |
$7.00 $7.00 $7.00 |
If five (5) or more share a limousine, a charge of $10 will be added for the necessary stretch limousine.
NOTE: Above rates subject to City of Chicago Tax.
Car Rentals
As stated above, you are strongly encouraged to rent a car. All of the usual rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, etc.) are located at the airports. For the best price, we recommend Ace Rent-a-Car at O'Hare Airport, telephone 1-800-323-3221 or 708-297-3350. Request the Fermilab Rate.
A small fleet of cars is available for short-term rental at Fermilab through the Users' Office. These rentals must be picked up and returned to Fermilab. There is no pickup or drop off at either of the airports. You can reserve a car by calling the Office (630) 840-3111, or by sending e-mail to usersoffice@fnal.gov. Here are the Rates, terms and conditions.
Recommended Driving Route from O'Hare to Fermilab:
Take the airport exit marked ``To City''. Travel about 1.5 miles to
Interstate 294 South (towards Indiana). Turn right and travel about 8.5
miles on I-294 to the East-West Tollway (I-88). Take I-88 West (to Aurora)
approximately 17 miles to the Farnsworth North Exit and turn right. Travel
2.9 miles to the Pine Street entrance to the Fermilab site.
Recommended Driving Route from Midway to Fermilab:
Take Cicero Avenue North to the Stevenson Expressway South (I-55). Travel
West towards Joliet on I-55 to I-355 North (towards Northern Suburbs).
Take I-355 to the East-West Tollway (I-88). Take I-88 West (to Aurora) to
the Farnsworth Road North Exit and turn right. Travel 2.9 miles to the Pine
Street entrance to the Fermilab site.
Taxis
Following is a list of taxicab companies users can call if they need transportation off-site. There are many more listed in the Yellow Pages.
American Taxi
Naperville (630) 305-3908
Aurora American Taxi
(630) 892-2300
Fox Cab
St. Charles (630) 587-8822
Geneva (630) 262-8822
Naperville Cab
(630) 355-7855
Wheaton Auto Ride Cab
(630) 653-2500
Sunset Livery Service
(630) 232-1603 Taxi Service
(630) 801-1056 Limo Service
Parking
Parking near Wilson Hall is limited and restricted. If you are not taking the Symposium shuttle and wish to drive to Fermilab, overflow parking is being planned in several areas near Wilson Hall but some walking will be involved. A map showing the overflow parking areas is in the Maps section below.
Click on any map to see a larger version.
Map of the Chicagoland area |
Map of the Fermilab site |
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Where and how to enter Fermilab |
Map of the overflow parking areas |
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Map of the Fermilab Village |
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