Education Week Leadership Forum Locations

Chicago | Washington, DC

We have negotiated a reduced conference attendee rate of $79.00 plus taxes per night for Leadership Forum attendees. Reserve your room before March 19 by calling (888) 233-9527 and mention the Education Week Leadership Forum for the discounted rate.

The Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare is located in Rosemont, Illinois, directly across the street from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. A wealth of dining and entertainment options is within walking distance. O’Hare International Airport is a mere one-and-a-half miles away. Downtown Chicago’s attractions are all within 15 miles of this upscale, full-service hotel.

Directions by Air
Leadership Forum attendees will find Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) a convenient travel option. The Crowne Plaza O’Hare provides a 24 hour complimentary airport shuttle to and from O’Hare International Airport 24 hours a day. Crowne Plaza’s pickup location for domestic travelers in O’Hare is at Door 2 of the Shuttle Bus Center.

Directions by Car

• From O’Hare Airport: Head East on I-190, for 2 miles to River Road. Turn right on River Road and proceed down to 5440 N. River Road, directly across from the convention center.
• From the East (Chicago): From the East (Chicago): Take I-90 West to I-190 toward O’Hare. Take 1st exit for River Road. Turn right on River Road and proceed to 5440 N. River Road directly across from the convention center.
• From the West (Rockford): Take I-90 East to Chicago. Exit on Cumberland Road North. Go right on Cumberland, 2 blocks to 1st light (Higgins/Rt.72). Go left on Higgins and proceed 1 mile to River Road. Go left on River Road and proceed to 5440 N. River Road directly across from the Convention Center.
• From the South (Indiana): Take I-294 North (Wisconsin) and follow signs to I-190 (O’Hare exit). Take I-190 to River Road (1st light). Go right on River Road and proceed to 5440 N. River Road directly across from the Convention Center.
• From the North (Wisconsin): Take I-294 South to I-190 East, follow signs to O’Hare. Pay at toll. Stay in the right lane. Exit Mannheim Road South. Get back on the highway and follow signs to Chicago. Exit River Road South. Turn Right. Hotel is on the right side, approximately 2 blocks down.

Due to the popularity of our DC Leadership Forum, all our rooms have been booked at the Hamilton-Crowne Plaza. In light of this, we have negotiated a reduced room rate of $295.00 per night for Leadership Forum attendees at the nearby Jefferson Hotel. Reserve your room before March 19 by calling (202) 448-2301 and mention the Education Week Leadership Forum or the discounted rate. You may also reserve online at www.jeffersondc.com and input this group code on the reservations template: EDU041810.

Driving

• From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Exit National Airport following the signs for Washington. You will be on George Washington Parkway - North. Follow signs for 395 North and Route 1. Stay in right lanes. Follow the 14th Street Bridge. Stay in left lanes. Go straight off the bridge onto 14th street. Go to Thomas Circle. Go around circle and exit to the right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Follow Massachusetts Avenue for 2 blocks. At Scott Circle, go around and exit right on 16th Street southbound. (*Note - A statue of General Scott on horseback is in middle of circle - horse facing 16th street. Continue on 16th Street. The Jefferson is on the right at end of block before the intersection of 16th and M Streets.
• From Baltimore-Washington International Airport: Exit Baltimore Airport. Follow the signs for I-295 South/Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Follow signs for US Route 50 West (stay in your right lanes). Bear right at fork onto New York Avenue/US Route 50 West. Follow New York Avenue to 10th Street, NW - you will see I (Eye) Street on your right. Merge right onto I (Eye) street with the main flow of traffic. Follow I (Eye) street to 16th Street. Turn right onto 16th Street until you reach Scott Circle. Go around Scott Circle. Exit right onto 16th street southbound toward The White House. Go 1/2 a block and The Jefferson is on the right corner just before reaching M Street.
• From Dulles International Airport: Exit the airport and follow the Dulles access road (Dulles Toll Road, Route 267) to I-66 East. Take I-66 east to Washington DC. Cross the Potomac River on the Roosevelt Bridge. Exit Constitution Avenue. Go to 18th Street NW. Turn left on 18th Street NW. Go to Massachusetts Avenue. Turn right. Go 3 blocks. Turn right on 16th street. The Jefferson is one block down on the right at corner of M street.
• Directions from 270 South: Going South on I-270, take the left hand split to the Silver Spring/Baltimore. After the split, stay in the left hand lane to Wisconsin Avenue. Follow Wisconsin Avenue South to Massachusetts Avenue. Turn left on Massachusetts Avenue and follow Massachusetts Avenue to Dupont Circle. Go exactly 1/2 way around Dupont Circle and continue East on Massachusetts Avenue. Follow Massachusetts Avenue to Scott Circle. Go 1/4 of the way around Scott Circle and turn right onto 16th Street Southbound, towards the White House. The statue in the center of the circle faces the direction in which you should travel on 16th street. Go to the end of the block. The Jefferson will be on the right side at the intersection with M Street.

Metro Directions
Orange/Blue Line: The Jefferson, Washington, DC is located at the northwest corner of 16th and M Streets, N.W. The closest Metro Rail stops are Farragut North (.36 miles) on the Red Line and Farragut West (.45 miles) on the Orange Line. Follow K Street, NW to 16th Street NW. Continue 3 block. Hotel will be on the Left.

Directions from Hotel to The Sphinx Club

• Walking (One Half Mile): Walk South on 16th Street, NW towards M Street, NW for 4 blocks. Turn left on K Street, NW. Continue for two blocks. The Sphinx Club will be on the left.
• Driving: Head South on 16th Street NW. Make a left on L Street, NW. Turn right at 11th Street, NW and then right on K Street NW. The Sphinx Club is at the corner of K Street, NW and 14th Street, NW. Parking is available at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza for a fee.
• Metro: Take the Orange Line from Foggy Bottom Station to McPhearson Square. Use the 14th Street exit and walk one block East.

April 7, 2010: Chicago, IL
April 19, 2010: Washington, DC