Workshop on High Performance Applications of Cloud and Grid Tools

Directions

Argonne National Laboratory occupies 1,500 wooded acres about 25 miles southwest of Chicago. (Google Maps)

To reach Argonne from O’Hare International Airport, take I-294 south to I-55. Exit west on I-55 (toward St. Louis) and continue for about four miles to Cass Avenue. Exit south on Cass and turn right at the Argonne sign on Northgate Road, immediately south of I-55. Follow Northgate Road to the Argonne Information Center, turn right and proceed directly to the TCS Conference Center.

To reach Argonne from Midway Airport, take Cicero Avenue north to I-55. Enter I-55 south and continue for about 14 miles to Cass Avenue. Exit south on Cass and turn right at the Argonne sign on Northgate Road, immediately south of I-55. Follow Northgate Road to the Argonne Information Center, turn right and proceed directly to the TCS Conference Center.

To reach Argonne by public transportation, take the Metra train to the Westmont Metra station. PACE bus #715 provides connections between Westmont and Argonne only in the morning and evening, and only on weekdays; there is no weekend service. For details, please consult the PACE schedule.

Transportation

In general, limousine transportation to Argonne from the aiports is less expensive than a taxi or car rental.
If you are staying at the Guest House and not traveling to Argonne via private or rental car, please note that limousine and taxi drivers who are not US citizens may be unable to enter the lab. For your convenience, we strongly recommend you contact United Limousine for your ground transportation needs. As a contracted provider, United Limousine is familiar with Argonne security processes and will assure your driver meets clearance criteria.

United Limousine 800 numbers:
-800-826-0341 (Outside of Illinois)
-800-331-9037 (Within Illinois)
United Limousine Reservations: 630-969-3865
Airport Arrivals: 800-331-9037
NOTE: Please let United Limousine know you are traveling to Argonne National Laboratory.

Travel Assistance:

A limited amount of travel assistance is available for attendees who have relevant material to present but are not otherwise able to attend. For details, please contact the workshop organizers. For any questions to the organizers regarding this workshop or other related topics, or to propose or request a presentation at this workshop, please get in touch with the organizers.