ACCERT Annual Grantee Meeting (Venue & Travel)

Venue & Travel

Meeting Location:
Northwestern University Chicago Campus
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, 303 E. Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Searle Seminar Room Lurie 1-161

Directions: Located on the southeast corner of N. Fairbanks Ct. and E. Superior St. There are multiple entrances into the building, the closest entrance to the Searle Seminar Room is on E Huron St.

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Nearby Hotel Accommodations

All hotels are less than a 5-minute walk to the venue and are subject to availability. Participants are responsible for booking their own travel and accommodation for the meeting.

  • Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile
    633 N St Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611

  • Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
    165 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

  • Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
    150 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

  • The Chicago Hotel Collection Magnificent Mile Hotel & Suites
    166 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611

  • Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile
    162 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

  • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
    216 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

Air Travel

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, IL is approximately 12-13 miles from the meeting location.
    5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL is about 16 miles from the meeting location.
    10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Dining Options

Fast Casual

  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery 📍 646 N Michigan Ave.
    Coffee & light bites – Four floors, pastries, sandwiches.

  • Beatrix – Streeterville 📍 671 N St. Clair St.
    American / Healthy / Café – Salads, bowls, sandwiches, and baked goods.

  • Eataly Chicago 📍 43 E Ohio St.
    Italian marketplace – Multiple fast counters (pizza, pasta, panini, salads) plus cafés.

  • Gotham Bagel 📍 162 E Superior St. Unit B
    Bagel Shop - Traditional bagels and bagel sandwiches.

  • Pierrot Gourmet (The Peninsula Hotel) 📍 108 E Superior St.
    French café – Soups, salads, rotisserie chicken, pastries.

  • CAVA 📍 270 E Ontario St.
    Mediterranean restaurant – thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas, & salads.

Sit-down Restaurants

  • The Purple Pig 📍 444 N Michigan Ave.
    Mediterranean / Small plates – Charcuterie, wine, shareable dishes.

  • Pinched on the River 📍 443 E Illinois St.
    Mediterranean / Beignet bar / Craft beers– Laid-back restaurant with a terrace.

  • Doc B’s Restaurant + Bar 📍 100 E Walton St.
    American comfort food – Burgers, salads, bowls.

  • Quartino Ristorante 📍 626 N State St.
    Italian small plates – Great for sharing.

  • Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap 📍 41 E Superior St.
    American / Pub fare – Famous wings.

  • Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria📍 410 N Michigan Ave.
    Pizzeria - Chicago style Deep‑dish pizza.