DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS APRIL 11, 2011

GlobusWORLD/CCA has secured special rates for meeting attendees at the following properties:

1. Aloft Hotel (a Starwood property)
500 Janes Avenue
Bolingbrook, IL 60440

The special room rate of $82.00 per night (plus state and local taxes) can be obtained by calling +1-877-462-5638, and requesting the GlobusWORLD/CCA rate. Aloft will provide complimentary transportation to and from the meeting location on meeting days.

2. Argonne Guest House (located on the Argonne campus)
9700 S. Cass Avenue
Argonne, IL 60439

The room rate of $70.00 per night (plus state and local taxes) can be obtained online or by calling +1-800-632-8990, and requesting the GlobusWORLD/CCA rate. Laboratory gate passes are required for attendees staying at the Guest House and/or wishing to enter the Argonne site. Please refer to the information at the bottom of this page for instructions on requesting a gate pass.
Note: if you are attending CCA11, but are not staying at Argonne Guest House, you do NOT need a gate pass.

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.

Argonne Gate Passes
Gate passes can be requested by completing the information on the web form. Please enter “Ian Foster” as the host of your visit and “Lynn Valentini” as your Administrative Contact.

Note: if you are attending CCA11, but are not staying at Argonne Guest House, you do NOT need a gate pass.