TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to the Hilton Garden Inn from O'Hare airport is provided by Continental Airport Express. Shuttles leave every 10-15 minutes from O'Hare and reservations are not necessary for trips from the airport. The cost is $28 for a one-way ride and $52 for a round trip. Reservations are required for a pick-up and return trip to the airport from the city or suburbs. This service is not available from Midway airport. For more information and to book a reservation visit Continental Express at http://www.airportexpress.com/.

A metered Taxi Cab ride from either O'Hare or Midway airports to Evanston can cost between $40 and $60. Flat rates from the airports are offered by American Taxi for $26 from O'Hare and $43 from Midway (plus $2 for each additional passenger). The dispatch number for American Taxi once you reach Chicago is (847) 673-1000. More information can be found on their website at http://www.americantaxi.com/. 303 Taxi offers similar service at $23 from O'Hare and $44 from Midway (plus $2 for each additional passenger). Their dispatch number is (847) 256-0303.

For additional information about reaching the Library by car or public transportation from either O'Hare or Midway airports visit http://www.library.northwestern.edu/directions/index.html.

If you require specialized assistance, please don't hesitate to contact a Herskovits Library staff member at (847) 491-7684 or africana@northwestern.edu.