Network World Presents: BYOD/MDM - Chicago
 
Venue

 
 
Gleacher Center at The University of Chicago
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL  60611
312.464.8787
Venue Website
 
Prominently situated on the Chicago River, just steps from North Michigan Avenue and the Michigan Avenue bridge, Gleacher Center looks out on the city. Gleacher Center was designed as a world-class facility for learning and intellectual dialogue. Also built to provide a downtown hub for alumni, special consideration was given to making it a sophisticated venue for conferences and meetings. The work of internationally known architect Dirk Lohan, grandson of Mies van der Rohe, the striking and expansive stone and glass structure rises six stories above the Chicago River. Conveniently located less than 45 minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (even closer to Midway Airport), Numerous hotels are close to Gleacher Center.
 
From O'Hare Airport
Taxi - Approximately $35, allow 1 to 1 ½ hours
CTA Train (the "El") - The Blue line of the "El" runs from O'Hare to the Loop area downtown. Follow airport signs reading "Trains to City" to the boarding area. Buy a fare card from vending machines at boarding area. Disembark Clark and Lake stop. Exit station at street level and take a taxi to Gleacher Center, or walk east on Lake Street four blocks to Michigan Avenue. Turn left and walk north the two blocks on the east side of Michigan. After crossing the bridge over the river, walk to the right through the plaza with the fountain between the Equitable Building and Tribune Tower. Gleacher Center is on the right at the end of the plaza, facing east toward NBC Tower.
 
From Midway Airport
Taxi - Approximately $30, allow 30 to 45 minutes
CTA Train (the "El") - The Orange Line of the "El" runs from Midway to the Loop area downtown. Follow airport signs reading "Trains to City" to the boarding area. Buy a fare card from vending machines at boarding area. Disembark at the State and Lake stop. Exit at street level and take a taxi, or walk two blocks east on Lake Street to Michigan Avenue. Turn left and walk north the two blocks on the east side of Michigan. After crossing the bridge over the river, walk to the right through the Chicago Tribune / Equitable Fountain Plaza. Gleacher Center is on the right at the end of the plaza, facing east toward NBC Tower.
 
Public Transportation
CTA Buses
Take any of these bus routes running along Michigan Avenue: 11, 33, 125, 145, 146, 147, 151, 157.
Buses running between Union Station or Northwestern Station and Michigan Avenue are: 120, 121, 125, 151, 157.
Exit/enter the bus at the 400 block of Michigan Avenue near the Chicago Tribune Tower.

CTA Subway and Elevated Trains
Take Howard/Dan Ryan (Red Line) to State/Grand stop; walk east to Michigan Avenue, south to Illinois Street, then east one short block to Cityfront Plaza Drive
Take Ravenswood (Brown Line) or Evanston Express (Purple Line) to State and Lake stop; walk east to Michigan Avenue, north over bridge, and right along river or through plaza to Gleacher Center. 
 
Parking Information
The Gleacher Center does not have their own parking lot, but there are a number of lots nearby:
  • Equitable Building Parking (401 N. Michigan Ave. @ Lower Level): $13 - $35
  • 201 East Illinois (St. Clair Street and Lower Illinois): $10 - $28
  • NBC Tower Parking Garage (Lower Illinois & E. Lower North Water Street): $14 - $37
 
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