McCrone Research Institute (McRI) is located at 2820 S. Michigan Avenue (28th and Michigan), midway between the McCormick Place Conference center and U.S. Cellular Field.

Most five-day classes end Friday at noon and we suggest that you do not schedule plane departure before 3 p.m. Three-day courses end at 5 p.m. on the third day.

Directions to McCrone Research Institute

Public transportation:

Public transportation in Chicago is readily available in the downtown and surrounding areas.

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) provide rapid transit to most of Chicago via bus and train. To plan a trip using the CTA, visit www.transitchicago.com and look for the “Plan a Trip” box on the right side of the screen. For further information about using the CTA (for example, purchasing fare), visit their How-To Guides.

If you rely on public transportation to get to McRI from your hotel, the CTA No. 1 Indiana/Hyde Park bus and the No. 4 Cottage Grove buses stop in front of our building on Michigan Avenue. The fare is $2.25 each way and you must have correct change.

Transportation to the Chicago suburbs is available by bus and the Metra trains, www.metrarail.com. If you need more information, please feel free to contact us.

Notes about finding your way in Chicago:

The streets are arranged in a grid. The numbers are consecutive, and each city block is an increment of 100. The origin point of the grid is State Street (0E/W) and Madison Avenue (0N/S)right in the loop/business district. Eight blocks equals approximately one mile. So Essex Inn at 800 S Michigan Ave is 20 blocks or approximately 2.5 miles away from McCrone Research Institute at 2820 S Michigan Ave. There are some exceptions to the grid system.

If you are arriving at O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) airport:

The O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) connect Chicago with most cities. Midway Airport is closer to the McCrone Research Institute but OHare offers more connecting services.

McCrone Research Institute (McRI) is located at 2820 S Michigan Avenue, in the south loop of downtown Chicago. If you are ariving at OHare airport, you may take the Continental Airport Express van to downtown Chicago. The transportation service is located at Door 1E, 2D, and 3E across from the baggage claim. The approximate cost will be $27 one-way or $49 round trip. If you are arriving at Midway airport, you may take the Continental Airport Express van located in Door 3, lower level for a cost of $22 one-way or $37 round trip.

If you wish to take a taxicab from OHare airport to downtown Chicago, the fare is approximately $45. A cab from Midway airport to downtown Chicago is approximately $30.

There is also a subway train from the airport terminals to the downtown area. The Blue line train runs from OHare airport and the Orange line train from Midway Airport. From the subway stations located all over the city, you can take a short taxi ride to various downtown hotels and central locations.

If you are driving:

Our driveway and parking lot can only be accessed from the southbound lane of Michigan Avenue.

From expressways 90/94, you can exit to 31st Street and go east towards Michigan Avenue.

From Lake Shore Drive you can exit at 31st Street and go west toward Michigan Avenue.

From either of these two directions proceed north three blocks to 28th Street. You can U-turn to head south in front of Roger’s Auto Group, block north of 28th Street. Our building is a one-story brick building set back from Michigan Avenue with a lawn and sign in front.

Parking is free in our parking lot. Parking in public lots, especially in downtown Chicago, can be very expensive.