Getting to DeKalb

For ground transportation between Chicago airports and DeKalb, one can either rent a car or make a reservation with DeKalb O'Hare Limousine Service. The driving distance between either Chicago airport and Dekalb is approximately 65 miles.

Driving Directions: If you are driving yourself, some directions on getting to DeKalb are available here.

DeKalb O'Hare Linousine Service provides rides between DeKalb and both Chicago airports (O'Hare Airport and Midway Airport). You must contact the limousine service and make your reservations ahead of time. The charge for one-way service between DeKalb and O'Hare Airport is $90, and between DeKalb and Midway Airport the charge is $100. One additional passenger will be charged an additional $10, so if you can coordinate your reservation with someone else, the per-passenger charge can be significantly reduced. For reservations, call toll-free (877) 367-5525. You can also visit their web page at www.dekalboharelimo.com

Conference Shuttle: In addition, the conference is planning to provide some ground transportation between O'Hare airport and DeKalb. We plan to arrange two pick-ups from O'Hare to DeKalb on Tuesday, August 11: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. On Friday, August 14, we will have one or two vans going from DeKalb to O'Hare after the conference ends, at around 3 p.m. or so.

On August 11, there will be two shuttles leaving O'Hare airport, one at 3:30 pm and one at 8:30 pm.

Those who will be using shuttles should call their respective driver for instructions on how and where to meet him after their arrivals at the airport.

The names and cell phone numbers of the drivers are as follows:

3:30 pm: Driver - CHRIS, CELL PHONE of Chris - (815) 761-5536

8:30 pm: Driver - CHUCK, CELL PHONE of CHUCK : (815) 761-5539