Logistical Information
Transportation
All registered participants are responsible for their own travel and transportation arrangements. Please note that Notre Dame/South Bend is located within the EASTERN TIME ZONE of North America (not central)!
By Air
South Bend International Airport is about 15 minutes by car from the Notre Dame campus (flights should be booked to South Bend, Indiana -- airport code SBN). Daily, direct flights are available from Minneapolis and Atlanta (Delta Airlines), Chicago (United), and Dallas/Forth Worth and Charlotte (American Airlines). Non-stop flights from Las Vegas, Orlando, and Tampa Bay are available with Allegiant Airlines on certain days. Upon arrival, various modes of transportation are available (e.g., uber, lyft, taxi, rental car, limo).
Visitors can also fly into Chicago then drive or take a train to Notre Dame. The University is about two hours by car from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and about 90 minutes from Midway International Airport.
By Train
The South Shore Line trains run directly from downtown Chicago to South Bend International Airport (about a 2.5 to 3-hour trip). From the airport, the Notre Dame campus is approximately a 15-minute ride by car. Various transportation methods are available (e.g., uber, lyft, taxi, rental car, limo).
Due to renovation work on the rails, a shuttle bus is provided for part of the trip. While this does not add to the travel time (normally), it is an inconvience, especially if you are bringing large or heavy bags.
Lodging
All participants should book a room at the Morris Inn, which is on campus and across the street from the McKenna Hall conference center. Discounted room rates are available for WRRmod2024 participants. The rates are as follows:
US$199 per night for Friday and Saturday nights
US$149 per night for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights
Obtaining a Visa
Visa Information
Non-US citizens/residents traveling to the US may require a visa. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of State’s webpage. Please check regarding visa requirements as early as possible, well in advance (typically several months) of the seminar.
Letter of Invitation
If you need a personal letter of invitation, please write to WRRmod2024@nd.edu with the subject line “WRRmod2024 Invitation Letter.” All invitation letters will be sent by e-mail as a pdf. Please provide the following information in your request:
- Full name (please specify family name and given name)
- Title (e.g., Professor, Dr, Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, etc.)
- Job title (e.g., associate professor, post-doctoral researcher, doctoral student)
- Organization
- Address of organization
- Expertise, especially as it relates to the conference
- Any special activities you expect to participate in, or contributions you expect to make (optional)