Getting to CWIP Programs at our new home: Willis (formerly Sears) Tower
Strategically located at the hub of Chicago's vibrant financial district 233 South Wacker, Willis Tower is easy to reach - for commuters and for customers. Chicago's two major commuter rail stations, Northwestern and Union Stations, are both located in the West Loop, with entrances situated approximately one block west of the building's Wacker Drive entrance.
Willis Tower is accessible by all forms of public transportation, including 24 CTA bus routes and the elevated/subway system. Access to the elevated transit system is located at Quincy and Wells Street, just one block from the building's Franklin Street entrance. Willis Tower is also accessible by three major highways - Interstate 90/94 (the Kennedy and Dan Ryan Expressways) and Interstate 290 (the Eisenhower Expressway) - with available uncovered and covered parking in several nearby locations.
The following fall 2010 CWIP programs will be held on the 33rd floor of Willis Tower:
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Annual CWIP Kickoff; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Networking Program; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010;
Digital Content Program; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING CHECK-IN PROCEDURES FOR CWIP MEETINGS AT WILLIS TOWER
Please allow extra time for entering the building when attending a CWIP program! We are very excited about our new home but must abide by building rules. Upon entering, Willis Tower, guests are required to check in with a state issued photo I.D. You can enter the building from either the Wacker or Franklin Street entrances.If you have pre-registered for the CWIP program, your name will be on a guest list with the front desk check-in staff. After checking in at that location, you will be directed to the screening area where you will be asked to place any belongings on the scanner (as you do at the airport). You can then follow the signs to the elevators going to the 33rd floor. Upon exiting, you will see signs for the CWIP meeting in the conference center on that level. You will then follow check-in/registration with CWIP staff for that particular event. Additional info on transportation options to Willis Tower is located here.
To find parking lots or garages near the Willis Tower, click on the link above and type in the following about your destination:
The site will generate a map keyed to nearby parking garages/lots accompanied by links, prices, and walking time calculated according to your specifications. NOTE: The site still refers to the Sears Tower.