Travel Details for OLC Collaborate - Chicago
Join us at our academic partner, Rush University Medical Center – located at the Armour Academic Center, 600 S. Paulina Street, Chicago – for this one-day collaborative event. Make a night or weekend of it! Find special hotel rates, travel tips, directions and more on this page.
Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC
625 South Ashland Avenue at Harrison Street Chicago IL 60607
Located within Chicago’s famous West Loop, this hotel offers easy access to the new Rush Medical Center, IUC, and the Jesse Brown VA Health Center.
Rooms are still available at the Chicago Mariott Medical District/UIC. The OLC special rate is no longer available, but reservations may still be made at the prevailing hotel rate.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM BY CALLING 1-800-228-9290
and let them know you are with the Online Learning Consortium group.
Or Book Online Now.
Please note: In-room internet access is available for a fee for $13.95 per room for 24 hours, however, all Marriott Rewards members get complimentary internet.
Rush University, Armour Academic Center, 600 S. Paulina Street, Chicago IL 60612
Driving Directions to the Hotel
Parking at Rush (Campus Map) – Parking fee for OLC Collaborate Attendees will be $8 with a validation coupon that you can pick up at the OLC Collaborate registration desk onsite. Attendees should enter the Visitor parking garage on Harrison street.
Local Transportation Information
In addition to taxis and local subway routes, Airport Express offers airport shuttle service.
There is a lot to do in and around the medical district of Chicago.
Here are a few ideas and links to get you started. Make a weekend of it!
Head to United Center to watch the Chicago Bulls in action, or to catch a Blackhawks hockey game. The hotel is also near U.S. Cellular Field, home to Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox.
Other great attractions near the hotel include Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, and Navy Pier.
Why not start your Christmas Shopping Early? Take a stroll two blocks east of the hotel to Michigan Avenue and find some wonderful boutiques and shops. There is also great shopping at State Street if you hop on the blue line (hotel shuttle will take you there).
Right around the corner from the hotel is a mecca of fabulous restaurants nestled in Chicago’s Little Italy.