The venue for Amma’s 2008 Chicago program: The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center

70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, Illinois 60148 ·United States ·Phone: (630) 719-8000, westin.lombard@westin.com

Disclaimer: If you plan to attend this year’s program, we encourage you to make use of the following resources, that we have put together to make your travel easier. While we have taken every effort to provide you with the most reliable and accurate information, some of them might change by the time you make the trip in July. We will try our best to update this page periodically; however, we encourage you to use other sources also to make sure that everything is up-to-date.

Get the driving directions to the venue by clicking HERE

PARKING: Hotel has approximately 900 parking spots (including one covered parking structure). PLEASE NOTE: Avoid parking in the TARGET parking area. Your car could be towed at your own expense. Being a weekend program, we expect a large number of attendees. We strongly recommend carpooling.

Information on Chicago area airports

O'Hare International Airport , Midway International Airport

The Westin Lombard Yorktown center is located 12 miles southwest of O'Hare International Airport in Lombard/Oak Brook suburbs.

Useful links for ground transportation

Please note that while traveling from downtown Chicago using Metra, you can consider two options (Click here for Metra system map)

1 Union Pacific West (UP-W) line: Operating between Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago (Not Union station) and Elburn

Station closest to Westin Lombard Center on this line is LOMBARD (Click on the link for station information): 4 miles approx

Directions from Lombard station to Westin

There is a Pace bus (Route 674) operating between Lombard station and Yorktown center at selected times. However, Pace doesn’t operate this route on weekends and holidays.

2 BNSF line: Operating between Union station in Chicago and Aurora

Station closest to Westin Lombard Center is on this line is DOWNERS GROVE FAIRVIEW AVE: 4 miles approx

Directions from Downers Grove station to Westin

Both Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center are located in Chicago loop (Approximately 0.6 miles apart)

From Union station, head west on W Adams St toward S Canal St (0.2 miles), Turn right at S Jefferson St and walk 0.3 miles, Turn right at W Washington Blvd and walk 0.1 miles to reach Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Direction from Union station to Ogilvie

Transportation service from Metra stations (Lombard and Downers Grove) to the Westin Lombard

Westin Lombard Yorktown Center has shuttle service (Vans: 14 seats) operated within a radius of 5 miles for those who hold confirmed reservations at Westin. Rides can be arranged by calling the hotel beforehand at (630) 719-8000. It is highly recommended that you make that call atleast 2 days before the day of arrival to schedule.

Travel planning in Chicago area

Use the following link to plan your trip: Chicago Transit Authority, CTA trip planner, Fare structure

Travel planning from outside Chicago area (ground transportation)

Amtrak: Chicago’s Amtrak station is located at 225 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606, walking distance from Union station.

Airports to Metra connection: If you fly into O’hare International, take CTA Blue Line train (Southbound) to CLINTON. Walk 0.3 miles NE to Union station. If you are flying into Midway take CTA Orange Line (clockwise) to QUINCY/WELLS. Walk 0.3 miles west to Union station.

Please note: This information about the travel options is being provided as a guidance to reach the program venue. Check with the concerned authorities for changes in rules/schedules.

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For more information about Amma’s Chicago program visit Amma’s Chicago website