Hotel Information
Bookings are now available!
GIA will be providing FREE shuttle service from all conference hotels to LSTC.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago—Lake Shore
4900 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615
Sold out!
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Sold out!
Chicago South Loop Hotel
11 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616
$169/night + free parking
To register by phone call:
Sheila Ward
(312) 674 – 2234
And use offer code 101217GIAO
(312) 225-7000
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Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
1100 E 55th St, Chicago IL 60615
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
LSTC is located at 1100 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615.
Paid garage parking is located on the corner of S Ellis Ave and E 55th St, 1 block away from LSTC. All-day parking is $25.
Note: This parking facility is run by the University of Chicago and NOT LSTC.
Drivers from Indiana
Follow Interstate 90 Westbound to the Chicago Skyway Bridge until I-90 merges with I-94. Take exit 57 (Garfield Blvd) and follow Garfield eastbound until Garfield becomes E 55th Street. Turn left on South Ellis Ave, then turn right immediately on E 55th Street. LSTC will be on your left.
Drivers from Wisconsin
Follow Interstate 94 Eastbound to Chicago. I-94 merges with I-90 to become I-90/94. Take exit 57 (Garfield Blvd) and follow Garfield eastbound until Garfield becomes E 55th Street. Turn left on South Ellis Ave, then turn right immediately on E 55th Street. LSTC will be on your left.
Drivers from Southern Illinois (Peoria/Bloomington/Springfield)
Follow Interstate 55 Northbound to Chicago. Take exit 250A and merge onto I-80 Eastbound toward Indiana. Take exit 151 B to merge onto I-57 Northbound to Chicago. I-57 merges into I-94 W towards the Chicago Loop. Take exit 57 (Garfield Blvd) and follow Garfield eastbound eastbound until Garfield becomes E 55th Street. Turn left on South Ellis Ave, then turn right immediately on E 55th Street. LSTC will be on your left.
Drivers from Southern Illinois (Champaign-Urbana)
Follow Interstate 57 Northbound to Chicago. I-57 merges into I-94 W towards the Chicago Loop. Take exit 57 (Garfield Blvd) and follow Garfield eastbound eastbound until Garfield becomes E 55th Street. Turn left on South Ellis Ave, then turn right immediately on E 55th Street. LSTC will be on your left.
Drivers from Iowa/Quad Cities/Western Illinois
Follow Interstate 80 Eastbound to Chicago. Take exit 151 B to merge onto I-57 Northbound to Chicago. I-57 merges into I-94 W towards the Chicago Loop. Take exit 57 (Garfield Blvd) and follow Garfield eastbound eastbound until Garfield becomes E 55th Street. Turn left on South Ellis Ave, then turn right immediately on E 55th Street. LSTC will be on your left.
From Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Public Transportation—Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
CTA provides extensive service around the City of Chicago. For more information on fares, maps, and schedules, click here.
Follow the “Trains to City” sinage in your terminal. Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Blue Line provides service from O’Hare to Downtown Chicago. Board any train—usually with service indications to Forest Park or UIC Chicago.
At Clark/Lake, transfer to the CTA Green Line towards Cottage Grove. Exit at Garfield, and follow sinage to Bus #55. Take Bus #55 Eastbound (towards the Museum of Science & Industry) 8 stops, about 8 minutes. LSTC will be on your left.
Alternatively, LSTC is a 20 minute walk westbound through Washington Park from the Cottage Grove Green Line Station.
Uber
Average uberX rates: $46-60
uberPOOL rates: $47-48
From Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Public Transportation
Follow the “Trains to City” sinage upon arrival to arrive at the Midway CTA Transit Center. Outside, board CTA Bus #55 towards the Museum of Science & Industry. Take Bus #55 59 stops (about 47 minutes) and exit at 55th Street & University. LSTC will be on your left.
Uber
Average uberX rates: $24-31
uberPOOL rates: $25-26
Dining Options Close to LSTC
Nile Restaurant (1162 E. 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615)
1 minute walk from LSTC
Middle Eastern standards including falafel, shawarma, & shish kebab served in low-key digs.
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Starbucks (1174 E. 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615)
1 minute walk from LSTC
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites, and WiFi availability.
Woodlawn Tap (1172 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615)
1 minute walk from LSTC
Neighborhood cash-only bar that’s a hangout for University of Chicago students.
Bergstein’s NY Delicatessen (1164 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615)
1 minute walk from LSTC
Classic Jewish deli-style sandwiches & salads served up in a laid-back counter serve.
The Promontory (5311 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615)
15 minute walk from LSTC
Stylish, new-American eating with inventive cocktails and a locally-sourced menu.
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Medici on 57th (1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637)
10 minute walk from LSTC
Hyde Park/University of Chicago BYOB stable with classic American fare.
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Native Foods Cafe (1518 E Harper Ct, Chicago, IL 60615)
15 minute walk from LSTC
California-style vegan cafe chain.
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Porkchop Hyde Park (1516 E Harper Ct, Chicago, IL 60615)
15 minute walk from LSTC
Classic American BBQ in a rustic-chic setting.
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Whole Foods Market (5118 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615)
15 minute walk from LSTC
Organic grocery store with many counter serve/take away eating options.
Giordano’s (5311 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615)
15 minute walk from LSTC
Classic deep-dish Chicago-style pizza; a local instutition.
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