Travel Resources
The American Society for Nutrition’s (ASN) annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2024, will be held June 29 – July 22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Get the information you need to join the nutrition community in Chicago.
Getting Here
By Air
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the largest airports in the world. It lies just 16 miles from downtown Chicago and boasts four terminals — three domestic (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and one international (Terminal 5).
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nation’s premier point-to-point airport, offering value-oriented leisure and business travel to over 60 destinations. It’s located only 11 miles from downtown Chicago.
By Rail
Chicago’s iconic Union Station serves both Amtrak and Metra, the city’s commuter rail service. Additionally, the Richard B. Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago serves the three commuter rail lines of Metra’s Union Pacific District, which approach the terminal elevated above street level. There are also two Metra stations in the Loop: Millennium Station on the Metra Electric District line and Lasalle Street Station on the Rock Island District Line.
- Amtrak – With 21,000 miles of routes across the United States and Canada, Amtrak offers more than 300 high-speed trains to more than 500 destinations daily. Find Amtrak routes and fares.
- Metra Rail – The high-speed Metra commuter rail train connects outlying suburbs to downtown Chicago, and is a fast and easy way to travel to the heart of the city. Find fares and route maps.
- South Shore Line – South Shore Line serves Chicago through Northern Indiana to the South Bend Airport. Find South Shore Line routes and fares.
By Car
Chicago’s central location and its position as a hub for the nation’s major interstates make it a convenient drive from anywhere in the country. Chicago is accessible via several major interstates and highways: I-90 (Kennedy Expressway), I-94 (Dan Ryan Expressway), I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway), and I-294 (Tri-State Tollway).
Find average drive times to Chicago. And find traffic and road conditions from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
By Bus
- Greyhound Lines, Inc – Greyhound has five Chicagoland locations, including two 24-hour stations and 20 express routes to major U.S. cities. Find Greyhound stations.
- Megabus.com – Megabus is a budget-friendly, city-to-city service. Find Megabus stations and rates.
Parking & Rates at McCormick Place
There are three main parking lots on the McCormick Place campus, all of which are in close proximity and within walking distance to our convention complex. All parking lots are ADA accessible. NUTRITION 2024 will take place in the West Building, with Lot A designated as the primary parking location.
McCormick Place West Building – Parking Lot A
2301 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago
Parking Lot Directions
McCormick Parking Lot A
- If approaching from the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport, follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
- If approaching from the west, follow I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
- If approaching from the southwest or Midway Airport, take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
- If approaching from the south or Indiana via I-80/94, take I-80/94, exit at I-94 West (Bishop Ford Expressway) and proceed on I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
- If approaching from the Indiana Skyway, take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
- If approaching on Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 31st Street and turn right (West). Turn right on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Turn left on 24th Place. Follow signs to Lot A.
- If approaching from Congress Parkway (the Loop), turn right onto Michigan Avenue Proceed south to Cermak Road. (E. 22nd Street). Turn left on Cermak Road, to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Follow signs to Lot A.
Parking Rates
- Lot A – The parking rate is $25 for up to 16 hours and $38 from 16 to 24 hours. There are no in-and-out privileges unless parking is purchased online in advance.
More information on Parking and Rates at McCormick Place can be found on mccormickplace.com/getting-here/driving-directions.
Travel Discounts
United Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for the American Society for Nutrition.
- To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZPG4790993
- MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code.
You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122* for booking assistance.
*Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
Delta Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for the American Society for Nutrition.
Please click here to book your flight.
You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3M3.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Getting Around the City
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) – The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line ‘L’ Train, which runs 24/7, connects directly to O’Hare. The CTA Orange Line ‘L’ Train connects directly to Midway. More information on the CTA including rates can be found here.
- Taxi Service – Taxis are available at the lower level curb front of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). There are no flat rates as all taxis run on meters.
- GO Airport Express – GO Airport Express provides shared ride services to all downtown/suburban hotels