FMNH is also a regular stop on the route of sightseeing tours of the city by bus. Lake Michigan has a moderating effect, lowering the temperature by several degrees. The Museum is of course air conditioned. The included Saturday night allows for reduced-rate air fares with most airlines. Chicago's O'Hare Airport and the smaller Midway Airport, as well as numerous bus and train connections make it easy and relatively inexpensive to get to Chicago.
Local transportation is abundant and varied.
Getting around Chicago is relatively inexpensive by taxi and local busses, and generally less expensive than parking fees. Bus and metro information will be available with the meeting package. Public bus service and meeting shuttles will also be available. Parking is free at the dorms. IIT campus has a pizzeria and a 24-hour convenience store.