XVI Biennial Conference at University of Illinois Chicago

(27-29 September 2023)

The Poetic Function, Then and Now: Versions and Inversions of Early Modern Hispanic Poetry

INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION

AIR TRAVEL

When purchasing flights to Chicago, travelers have two main airport options: the larger O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and the more budget-friendly Midway International Airport (MDW). O’Hare is located on the northwest side of Chicago and offers direct flights to over 200 destinations worldwide. Midway is predominantly serviced by low-cost national airlines.

See this link for more information on O’Hare Airport.
See this link for more information on Midway Airport

GROUND TRANSPORTATION from Airports

Blue Line from O’Hare to Downtown Chicago and UIC

The CTA Blue Line provides 24-hour rapid transit train service between Chicago O’Hare and the Forest Park terminal via downtown Chicago. One of the stops on the CTA Blue Line is UIC.

The time from O’Hare to downtown on the Blue Line is about 45 minutes. The cost is $5.00 or less

See this link for all the CTA Blue Line stops from O’Hare Airport through Chicago Downtown to UIC.

Taxi: The average fare between O’Hare and Downtown Chicago is $40.00.
Uber: The average fare is around $35-$50 (surges to $140 or more).

Orange Line from Midway to Downtown Chicago Loop

The CTA Orange Line provides rapid transit train service between Midway Airport and downtown (Loop).
The time from Midway to the Loop on the Orange Line is about 25 minutes. The cost is $2.50 or less.

See this link for all the CTA Orange Line stops from Midway Airport to the Downtown Loop.

Taxi: The average fare between Midway and the Loop is $40.00.
Uber: The average fare between Midway to the Loop is around $25-$40 (surges to $100 or more

HOTELS

The conference will not have a conference hotel. The University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago’s West Loop, with easy access to the Blue Line and a short taxi/Uber ride from downtown.

See the list below with estimated walking distances.
15-20-minute walk to UIC

20-25 Minute walk to UIC

Downtown/Loop: Walking distance to the Blue Line

CAMPUS MAP and VISITOR PARKING

The conference will be held at the University of Illinois Chicago East Campus. Conference sessions will be held at Richard Daley Library,
University Hall, and the Institute for the Humanities. A welcome reception will be held at Jane Adam’s Hall House.
UIC EAST CAMPUS MAP

Richard Daley Library 801 S. Morgan Street
University Hall 601 S. Morgan Street
Institute for the Humanities housed in the Behavioral Sciences Building (BSB) 1st Floor, 1007 W. Harrison Street
Jane Addams Hull-House 800 S. Halsted

East Campus Visitor Parking Garages and Lots

Harrison Street Parking Structure 1100 West Harrison Street
Lot 1B 1139 West Harrison Street
Halted/Taylor Parking Structure 760 West Taylor

RESTAURANTS

ON-CAMPUS

Student Center East // 750 S. Halsted St.
Student Center East has several options from which to choose.
See here for a complete list and hours.

Behavioral Sciences Buildin // 1st Floor, 1007 W. Harrison St.
Au Bon Pain Café
Regular Hours
Monday – Friday // 8:00 am – 4:00pm

NEARBY RESTAURANTS
5 minute walk from Campus
Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap Italian, Cash only 1073 W. Vernon Park Pl
Tuscany on Taylor Upscale Italian 1014 W Taylor St
10 to 15 minute walk from Campus
Busy Burger American Dinner, including vegetarian options. 1120 W Taylor St
IDOF Fresh Mediterranean, including vegetarian options. 1129 W Taylor St
Volcano Sushi 90 Japanese 1062 W Taylor St
Chez Joel Upscale French Bistro 1119 W Taylor St
Thai Bowl Quick Thai Food 1049 W Taylor St
15 minute walk from Campus
Athena Restaurant Greek 212 S Halsted St
Meli Café International Brunch and Lunch/Walk-in, no reservations. 301 S Halsted St
Artopolis Bakery and Café Greek 306 S Halsted St
County Barbecue Upscale Barbecue 1352 W Taylor St
Peanut Park Trattoria Upscale Italian 1359 W Taylor St

CONFERENCE BANQUET

Attendees must pre-register for the Conference Banquet.

Carnivale Latin American Upscale 702 W Fulton Market