AASTCS 6: 12th International LISA Symposium

Travel & Lodging

AASTCS 6
12th International LISA Symposium
Chicago, IL
8 – 13 July 2018

The Westin Chicago River North

320 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Main Number: +1 312-744-1900
Reservations: +1 888-627-8359

Reserve a Hotel Room

Room Rates
Single/Double: $249
Triple: $279
Quad: $309
Government: $193 (limited availability)

All rooms are subject to 17.4% tax and is subject to change without notice. Taxes are not included in the housing rates listed above. Guests are responsible for paying room, tax, and incidental charges. Reservations must be made by 20 June 2018 to ensure the group rate.

Make a Reservation

To secure the AAS group rate, book online or call +1-888-627-8359 and mention the "American Astronomical Society."

Method of Payment and Cancellation Policy

All reservation requests will require a credit card and a deposit for one (1) room night. Deposits will be refunded for rooms cancelled more than 72 hours prior to arrival. Name changes to room reservations may be made up to seven (7) days prior to arrival at no charge.

Room Deposit: A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax will be charged at the time a guest makes a room reservation, and upon check-in, will be applied towards the guest’s bill. Deposits paid by guests are refundable if notice is received by Hotel at least three (3) days prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.

Roommate Search Forum

Are you looking for a roommate to share the lodging expenses at the LISA meeting? Take advantage of the Roommate Search Forum to locate a match.

Getting to The Westin Chicago River North Hotel

Nearby Airports

Note: Fares are approximate and subject to change.

O’Hare International Airport

GO Airport Express Shuttle
One-Way $35.00 or Round-Trip $62.00 (per person)
1-800-284-3826

The shuttle service from O'Hare International Airport for the downtown hotels departs every 10 to 15 minutes throughout the day. To O'Hare International Airport, the shuttle departs the hotel every half hour at :25 and :55 past the hour between 4:55 am and 7:25 pm.

Pickup: Shuttles pick up outside the Baggage Claim area in the innermost lane of the lower level roadways of the domestic and international terminals. They are located at Terminal 1 (Door 1E), Terminal 2 (Door 2E), Terminal 3 (Door 3E) and Terminal 5 (Door 5E). Advanced notice is recommended, however they do welcome walk-ups.

  • Taxi Service: Approximately $40.00-$50.00
  • Private Sedan or Limousine: $110.00 and up **Prices are approximate and subject to change without notice.
  • Blue Line Train: 24-hour service; cost is $5 one-way per person; travel time to downtown is 40 minutes; exit train at LAKE/CLARK. The hotel is within a 10 minute walking distance or an approximate $5.00 taxi ride from the train.

Midway International Airport

GO Airport Express Shuttle
One-Way $24.00 or Round-Trip $44.00 (per person)
1-800-284-3826

The shuttle service from Midway Airport for the downtown hotels departs every 20 minutes throughout the day. To Midway Airport, the shuttle departs the hotel every half hour at :05 and :35 past the hour between 5:35 am and 7:35 pm.

  • Taxi Service: $25.00-$30.00

Orange Line Train: Hours are 5:15 am to 11:30 pm; cost is $2.25 one-way per person; travel time to downtown is 25 minutes; exit train at LAKE/CLARK. The hotel is an approximate $5.00 taxi ride from the train station.

Hotel Parking

  • Valet Parking: $69 per day
  • Full in and out privileges
  • Luggage and check-in assistance
  • Self-Parking: $59 per day at Greenway Self Park with unlimited in and out privileges
  • Self Parking garage is located 1/4 block north of the hotel
  • Self Parking garages are park at your own risk 

The AAS Warns about Housing Pirates

A housing pirate is an unauthorized housing provider that often claims a vague affiliation with a conference and offers reduced rates to attendees. The AAS Executive Office is the official housing bureau for the 2018 LISA Symposium and only they can guarantee room reservations and rates.

Be careful when entering into a financial agreement with any unofficial companies, as their legitimacy and policies may be questionable and show management will not be able to provide a resolution to issues related to such reservations. If another company besides the AAS contacts you, please contact the AAS Executive Office immediately at +1-202-328-2010 x104. Use the direct links on this page to make your reservation.

Please stay at the Westin Chicago River North – the chosen Headquarters Hotel for the 2018 LISA Symposium.