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The 15th International Symposium on NeuroVirology, 2018 Conference on HIV in the Central Nervous System, and 24th Scientific Conference of the Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology will be held in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Getting to Chicago

Arriving by air

Two major airports serve downtown Chicago: O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located 16 mi (26 km) west of downtown Chicago. Numerous carriers offer service in and out of O'Hare International Airport with direct connections to over 200 destinations in the United States and overseas. Transfer services by limousine or taxi require approximately 1 hour for travel between the airport and the hotel (depending on traffic). One-way travel by taxi typically costs $50-$60 USD. For rapid transit train service between O'Hare and the hotel, use the Blue Line and the Clarke/Lake stop, which is a 12 minute walk from the hotel. The fee for one-way rapid transit train service is $5 USD.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 10 mi (16 km) from the downtown area. Midway Airport is the second largest airport in the Chicago area. Travel to and from Midway airport requires approximately 50 minutes (depending on traffic).
    One-way travel by taxi typically costs $35-$40 USD. For rapid transit train service between Midway and the hotel, use the Orange Line and the State/Lake stop, which is a 10 minute walk from the hotel. The fee for one-way rapid transit train service is $5 USD.
Arriving by car or rail

Driving directions to the hotel are available through the hotel web site. The closest Amtrak station is Union Station, which is approximately 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Things to do in and around Chicago

Located at the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, the Swissotel Chicago located within walking distance of attractions, shopping, and dining in downtown Chicago. Nearby attractions include:

  • The Magnificent Mile
  • Millennium Park
  • Grant Park
  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • Navy Pier
  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater
  • State Street Shopping
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum

Cruises that provide scenic views of the city from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan are readily available. For those interested in a culinary experience, Chicago is also home to numerous food tours that spotlight the local cuisine and provide a "dinearound" experience.

The following web pages* will provide more information about things to do and see in Chicago and the surrounding area.

Local weather

In the second week in April, the temperatures in Chicago typically range from an average high of 58℉ (14℃) to an average low of 40℉ (4℃). For more information about current conditions and area forecasts, visit the Weather Channel web site.


*The ISNV is not affiliated with any of the above sources of information or services.