Most travelers will arrive in Chicago via Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The airport is located 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Some domestic attendees may arrive in Chicago via Midway International Airport (MDW), which is 11 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. For domestic travelers in the USA, you can also reach Chicago by taking trains (Amtrak) and long-distance buses (Greyhound or FlixBus).

Downtown Chicago is the vibrant heart of the city, encompassing the Loop and nearby neighborhoods such as River North and the West Loop. The area is known for its iconic architecture, world-class dining, cultural attractions, and lively urban atmosphere. UMAP 2027’s venue is located in the area of West Loop, known for its historic industrial architecture, acclaimed restaurants, and proximity to iconic landmarks such as Willis Tower.

There are 3 options for traveling from the airports to downtown Chicago: 1) the CTA train, 2) a shuttle service, or 3) a taxi or rideshare service.

From ORD International Airport, you can take the CTA Blue Line to downtown Chicago. The closest Blue Line stop to our venue is “Clinton.” It is an 8-minute walk from Clinton to the UMAP venue (Chicago-Kent School of Law).

From MDW Domestic Airport, you can take the CTA Orange Line to downtown Chicago. The closest Orange Line stop to our venue is “Quincy.” It is an 11-minute walk from Quincy to the UMAP venue (Chicago-Kent School of Law).

CTA Fare Information: CTA fare information can be found on the CTA website. There is fare information for both buses and trains. You can purchase a single-trip Ventra Ticket or buy a Ventra Card, which is a contactless payment card for easy access to buses and trains across the city’s transit system. You can easily buy the Ventra Card from vending machines at Chicago airports.

In addition, CTA offers day passes, including 1-day, 3-day, 7-day, and 30-day passes. You can also load these passes to your Ventra Card. You can find more information on the CTA website.

Lyft, Uber, and city taxis operate at O’Hare and Midway airports. If hiring a taxi, do not accept a ride from a driver outside the designated taxi queue at the airport or from anyone who approaches you inside the airport offering a ride. The fare from either airport to downtown Chicago typically costs $30–$50 depending on traffic conditions.

There are shuttle services available, but you may need to book them in advance:

Airport Express
Windy City Limousine
Coach USA

Chicago offers a variety of resources to increase accessibility of its services within airports, public transportation, and beyond. Please find more information here. The accessibility information on CTA trains is clearly mentioned on their website, such as the CTA Blue Line and CTA Orange Line.

The venue is the Conviser Law Center, home of Chicago-Kent College of Law and Stuart School of Business, located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. West Loop is one of Chicago's most vibrant and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. It blends historic industrial character with modern urban living. Former warehouses and factories have been transformed into offices, apartments, restaurants, and creative spaces. The neighborhood is famous for Randolph Street, known as Chicago's “Restaurant Row.” World-class restaurants, trendy cafes, and lively bars attract visitors from across the city. Its convenient location is just west of Chicago's downtown Loop. The neighborhood is highly walkable and well connected by public transportation. With its energetic atmosphere and diverse amenities, West Loop offers an exciting setting for students, professionals, and visitors.

The full address is Conviser Law Center, 565 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661, see the Google Map below. Public transportation around downtown Chicago is generally frequent, reliable, and convenient, making it easy for visitors to reach the venue. You can easily arrive at the venue by the Chicago CTA public transport, such as subway trains (Blue, Green or Orange lines), and bus lines (Bus 20, 60, 7, 126, J14, 151, 157, etc.). It is a 10-minute walk from the nearest Blue Line or Orange Line trains, and also a 15-minute bus trip from the Loop area, which refers to the central downtown Chicago, such as Millennium Park.