All About Chicago
Welcome to Chicago! We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s Partners in Community Forestry Conference in the Windy City.
While in town, be sure to explore and enjoy all that Chicago has to offer! Here are some nearby attractions you’re sure to love:
- The Art Institute of Chicago (0.1 miles from the Palmer House)
- Millenium Park (.02 miles from the Palmer House)
- Willis Tower (.06 miles from Palmer House)
- Navy Pier (1.6 miles from Palmer House)
- Soldier Field (1.6 miles from Palmer House)
Wanting to explore further?
Be sure to utilize the local metro system, known as the “L”. With the Adams/Wabash stop conveniently located outside the Palmer House, getting around couldn’t be easier. Check out the Chicago Transit Authority Website for fare amounts, maps, and more: https://www.transitchicago.com/
![L Metro Map](/programs/pcf/images/figure-lmap.png)
Flying in for the conference?
Utilize the following link to find the best transportation method for you to get from Midway or O’Hare to the Adam/Wabash station outside the Palmer House: https://www.transitchicago.com/airports/
Located close and don't want to drive?
If you're located close to Chicago but don't want to drive, visit Amtrak to see if there are any routes that will fit into your travel schedule! The following is a direct train from Minneapolis to Chicago:
https://www.amtrak.com/borealis-train