2012 Fall Conference Location
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Tinley Park Convention Center is located in the heart of the Midwest, just 30 miles from downtown Chicago. The Tinley Park Convention Center is known for its warm atmosphere and abundant, versatile space, making it a preferred venue for major conventions, trade shows, meetings, and special events of all kinds. Our blend of modern design, technology, and impeccable service sets the table for hundreds of successful events each year.
- 9 million people reside in the metropolitan Chicago area.
- 46 million people reside in a 300 mile radius of Tinley Park.
- Quick access to O'Hare and Midway Intl Airports.
- Over 50 airlines service the Chicago area.
- 3,500 flights arrive/depart Chicago daily.
- Chicago is the nation’s only dual-hub for commercial air travel.
- Convenient to four major interstate highways.
- Historically, events in the Chicago area experience record-breaking attendance.
Discover Tinley Park
Tinley Park is a vibrant and diverse community, with major businesses in healthcare, retail, financial services, manufacturing, service, education, entertainment, and the hospitality industries. The community is strategically located in the center of the dynamic Interstate 80 Corridor, allowing business access to a regional population of nine million people. Tinley Park was named "The Best Place in America To Raise Kids" by Business Week magazine in November 2009, only the most recent of many honors for our healthy, family-friendly community.
Metropolitan Chicago is one the world’s busiest transportation centers, and Tinley Park provides convenient access to O’Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport, and global intermodal facilities via several interstate highways. The village also has two commuter rail stations on the Metra Rock Island line, and an Amtrak station is eight miles away. Chartered flights operate daily at the nearby Tinley Park Helistop Airport. Visitors from hundreds of countries have found Tinley Park to be a convenient place to meet for business or pleasure.
FOR RESERVATIONS:
CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY: (708) 444-1100 by 9/27. You must identify yourself as an ICTFL Conference attendee to receive our ICTFL reduced rate of $125 per room (1-4 persons). The hotel rooms include a coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. The hotel also has a gym, pool and full-service restaurant (with a great breakfast buffet). FREE WI-FI throughout the hotel and conference center!
Maps & directions
FREE SHUTTLE to 2 CTA Train Stations to and from convention facility.
A .pdf file below is available with directions to the hotel facility.
Click here to get directions from Google Maps
RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS:
- popular chains are nearby (Cracker Barrel, Dunkin Donuts, Culvers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Portillos)
- across the street - Hamada Japanese Steakhouse (reservations recommended on weekends)
- Cooper's Hawk Winery - American cuisine and winery (just north of 159th on Harlem Ave)
- Tinfish - seafood (just north of the hotel and 183rd on Harlem Ave-east side)
- La Mex - Mexican (Harlem to 159th West - north side)
- Frankie's Ristorante (amazing Italian, pricey special treat - 9501 W. 171st St.
