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ITP Conference 2008

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
1-630-719-8000

www.Westin.com/Lombard

Westin Hotel Guests: The Westin Lombard provides free wireless high-speed internet access in the lobby as well as shopping adjacent to the hotel.  Work out on their jogging path, in their gym, or in their indoor heated lap pool.  Relax in their spa facilities, their whirlpool/hot tub (fitness facility), or sit out on their sun deck.

Spend time at the Oakbrook Shopping Center (150 shops, dining and entertainment options), the Brookfield Zoo, Morton Arboretum, Aurora River Boat, Arlington Park Race Track, the famous Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue), and Wrigley Field (Home of the Chicago Cubs) - all a short ride from the Westin.

DIRECTIONS TO THE WESTIN LOMBARD

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center is located 30 minutes from O'Hare International Airport, 40 minutes from Midway Airport, and just 25 minutes from downtown Chicago.  Parking at the hotel is complimentary for guests of the conference.

From O’Hare Airport (approx. 25 minutes)
South out of the airport.  Turn slight left toward Parking/Exit to the City. Merge onto I-190 E. After approx 1 ½ miles merge onto I-294 S via exit1D toward Indiana (Portions toll). After 9 miles merge onto I-88 W Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward Aurora (Portions toll). Take the Highland Avenue exit.  Turn right onto Highland Avenue (CR-9N) and merge onto Route 56 (Butterfield).   Turn into the Yorktown Shopping Center and the route within the parking lot to the hotel.

From Midway Airport (approx. 40 minutes)
South on S Cicero Avenue/IL 50 S toward W 59th Street.  Make a U-turn at W 59th Street onto IL-50 N/S Cicero Avenue.  Merge onto I-55 S/Stevenson Expressway S via the ramp on the left.  Merge onto I-294 N via Exit 277A toward Wisconsin (Portions toll).  Merge onto I-88 W/Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward Aurora (Portions toll). Take the Highland Avenue exit.  Turn right onto Highland Avenue (CR-9N) and merge onto Route 56 (Butterfield).   Turn into the Yorktown Shopping Center and the route within the parking lot to the hotel.

Taxicabs
It is recommended you pre-order a taxi from the list below.  Taxis picked up at the airport may add a surcharge to drive to the suburbs where the hotel is located:
Citi-suburban, 888.495.5554; Windy City Sedans, 630.227.0777; American Taxi, 847.255.9600

Trains
The Downers Grove (BNSF) and Lombard (Union Pacific/West Line) train stations are approximately 4 miles from the hotel. You may call the hotel (630. 719.8000) to pre-arrange for a free shuttle (subject to availability) pick-up from these stations. 

Driving

North to Interstate 355.  Continue south  towards Joliet and take Butterfield Road (Route 56) exit.  Turn left onto Butterfield (Route 56), then take a left into Yorktown Shopping Center.  Follow the center around to the hotel entrance.

West
Travel onto Interstate 88 east and exit onto Highland Avenue.  Turn left onto Highland Avenue after the tollbooth, merging to the far right.  Then merge right onto Route 56 east and then take a left into the Yorktown Shopping Center.  Follow the center around to the hotel parking lot.

East
From 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) stay in left 2 lanes and continue onto Interstate 88 west.  Continue to the tollbooth and exit onto Highland Avenue.  Turn right onto Highland Avenue and merge onto Route 56 (Butterfield).   Turn into the Yorktown Shopping Center and the route within the parking lot to the hotel.

South
Travel North onto Route 83 then turn left onto 22nd Street.  Take 22nd Street until it turns into Butterfield Road.  Turn right into Yorktown Shopping Center and follow center around to the hotel entrance.

 

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