INAC - Frontiers in Scanning Probe Microscopy Workshop Travel

Frontiers in Scanning Probe Microscopy Workshop Travel

Getting to Purdue

By Plane

Indianapolis International Airport (code: IND) is the best choice and is serviced by most major airlines and their partner airlines. Directions for ground transportation can be found at the airport's Ground Transportation Center.

The Lafayette Limo shuttle bus departs Indianapolis International Airport daily every 2 hours between 6:30 AM, and 10:30 PM. The trip will take between 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes depending on traffic and your final destination in the Lafayette / West Lafayette area. Call (765) 497-3828 or check their website for more information. Reservations are encouraged especially around times when the campus is on break. The Lafayette Limo has pick-up/drop-off location at the Purdue Memorial Union.

Alternatively, a car can be rented. A list of rental car compaines can be found at the airport's Ground Transportation Center.
Chicago O'hare International Airport (code: ORD) is located approximately 140 miles north of Greater Lafayette and is approximately a 3 hour drive from the airport to Purdue.

There is also a shuttle service from the Chicago O'hare International Airport. You can find more about it's schedule and fees at Express Air Coach.com

By Car

Driving Directions from the South (Indianapolis)
West Lafayette is approximately 70 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Take I-65 North to Lafayette and exit on State Road 26 (exit 172). Turn left at the stop light on to State Road 26. Remain on State Rd 26 approx 5 miles. State Rd 26 follows South Street in Lafayette until you approach the downtown area. It then follows Columbia Street accross the Wabash River. Once you cross the Wabash River, State Road 26 becomes State Street in West Lafayette. Proceed up State Street hill to Grant Street. Turn right on Grant Street, the Purdue Memorial Union will be on your left and the Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right (see map to the right, or MapQuest).
Driving Directions from the North (Chicago)
West Lafayette is approximately 140 miles southeast of Chicago. Take I-65 South to State Road 43 (exit 178). Turn right onto State Road 43. Drive South on State Road 43 (approximately 6 miles) to State St (State Road 26.) This will be the 4th stop light, and a McDonald's will be on your right. Turn right onto State Street. You will want to remain in the right lane. Proceed up State Street hill to Grant Street ( 2nd stop light on State.) Turn right on Grant Street, the Purdue Memorial Union will be on your left and the Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right (see map above, or MapQuest).

Lodging

Purdue Memorial Union Hotel
Conveniently located on campus between Grant Street, State Street and Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette. Call (800) 320-6291 for information and reservations.

Hilton Garden Inn
356 East State Street, Wet Lafayette, IN. (5 minutes from campus) Call (765) 743-2100 for more information and reservations.

You can also find other hotels, motels, bed & breakfast accommodations, and campgrounds in the area. Many of these are listed in Lafayette Online's lodging section.

Transportation from Hotel to Workshop

Wabash Trolley Line

Ride the Wabash Trolley Line! There is no faster, easier way to get to hotels, restaurants, shops, cultural, arts and entertainment venues in downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette and at Purdue University. Everyone rides free and there is a trolley every 10 or 15 minutes. Visit the trolley site for routing and times of operation.

This can be used to get from either the Union Club Hotel or the Hilton Garden Inn to the Burton Morgan Center where the workshop is being held. From the Union Club Hotel you will just go out in front of the Union on State Street to pick up the Trolley. From the Hilton Garden Inn you will need to go behind the hotel and to your left. You will pick up the Trolley across the street from the Theater. You can ask the hotel front desk for more information.

If you wish to drive you will need to park in the designated area marked on the map. There is a section marked "Park Here" below the Discovery Park label. You can park in any spot labled "A" or "AB". Be sure to get a parking permit from the workshop organizers when you arrive to put in your car.

Local Weather

Indiana is hot and humid in the Summer, cold in the Winter, as well as everything else in between. Before traveling, check one of the online weather sites for local forecasts to be sure that you will be comfortable during your stay.

www.weather.com (The Weather Channel)

Local Time Zone

When making travel arrangements, please note that Purdue is on Eastern Daylight Savings Time year round.