LabWare’s Training Facility at Purdue University, Calumet
Purdue University Calumet.
The Center
2300 173rd St.
Hammond, IN 46322
(219) 922-9286
The Center is nestled on the grounds of Purdue University Calumet, just one mile north of I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana. It is a mere 30 minutes (20 miles) southeast of downtown Chicago and 30 miles south-east of Chicago's Midway airport. Parking is plentiful and free to Center guests.
All LabWare classes in this facility are run by LabWare. Purdue University is merely providing the space. The instructor is Shelly Giba, who has taught many LabWare classes over the past several years.
The Center for Conferences & Special Events at Purdue University Calumet
>> Directions to / from the training facility and the airports. <<
Hotel Recommendations
A large number of hotels are available within a 10-mile radius from the training center. LabWare recommends the following four hotels.
Hampton Inn and Suites Munster, IN
8936 Calumet Avenue
Munster, Indiana 46321
Tel: 219-836-5555
Hampton Inn and Suites Munster, IN
The following three hotels are located adjacent to each other on Corrine Drive, just off of I-94. It appears that only the first two of these offers free high-speed Internet access.
Courtyard Chicago Southeast/Hammond, IN
I-94 & Kennedy Avenue
Hammond, IN 46323
Phone: 219-845-6350
http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=CHICH
Residence Inn Chicago Southeast/Hammond, IN
7740 Corrine Drive
Hammond, IN 46323
Phone: 219-844-8440
http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=CHIIN
Fairfield Inn Chicago Southeast/Hammond, IN
7720 Corrine Drive
Hammond, IN 46323
Phone: 219-845-6950
http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=CHIFH
Public Transportation
Taxi service is available from the following (as well as from other companies):
Triple A Express
2923 Jewett Avenue
Highland, IN 46322
Phone: (219) 972-3233
Do not use if coming in late on Sunday night.
Please call in advance to have Triple A Express waiting for you at the airport terminal.
Rates: $50 – one way from/to Midway Airport
$95 – one-way from/to O’Hare Airport
We recommend against using a regular metered taxi from the airport to the training facility, as the fare may be quite high. If you need help with booking a taxi, please contact Shelly Giba at giba@labware.com.
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An alternative is to take a bus. Transportation to and from the airports is available from:
Tri-State Coach Lines, Inc.
8144 Indianapolis Blvd.
Highland, IN 46322
Phone: 219-844-1200
or: 800-248-8747
http://www.busville.com/schedule.cfm?ID=131
This location is just a short taxi ride from the hotels and the training center.
Limo Services
There is a local limo service, which may be around $80.
American Airport Luxury Limousine 866-899-1234
Avanti 219-924-6653
A-1 Executive Limo 877-322-7162
A-Wise 219-938-9259
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