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TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATIONS

Transportation – Bike MS Shuttle Service

Shuttle service is available from downtown Chicago’s Union Station to NIU in DeKalb, IL on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Shuttle service tickets are $20 and include luggage and bike transportation.

Shuttle service tickets are no longer available for purchase. If you purchased your ticket, we will follow up with you to confirm your travel arrangements.

Any additional questions, please contact Charles Blazevich at Charles.Blazevich@nmss.org.

 

Detailed shuttle schedule:

Friday, June 20, 2014

To DeKalb (NIU Convocation Center)

  • 7 p.m.

To Chicago (525 W Monroe St. – Canal & Monroe)

  • NONE

Saturday, June 21, 2014

To DeKalb (NIU Convocation Center)

  • 4:30 a.m.
  • 6 p.m.

To Chicago (525 W Monroe St. – Canal & Monroe)

  • 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

To DeKalb (NIU Convocation Center)

  • 4:30 a.m.

To Chicago (525 W Monroe St. – Canal & Monroe)

  • 6 p.m. – Two Charters

Below is a list of DeKalb-area accommodations available at a discount rate for Bike MS participants. In order to get the rates below, you must mention that you are a Bike MS 2014 participant.

NIU Accommodations

Just steps from the start/finish site at NIU’s Convocation Center this is a great option for those who don’t want to miss any of the action during the weekend. Residence-hall amenities include air-conditioning, micro fridge, pillow, blanket. A linen packet is also included and consists of two sheets, two towels, one wash cloth, and one pillow case. Bathrooms are semi-private or community in nature. Call (815) 753-1445 for all NIU accommodations.

Holmes Student Center Hotel
340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb
(815) 753-1445
Group Room Rate: $89.99 + tax

Grant Towers Residence Hall & Stevenson Towers Residence Hall
N Grant Drive & N Stevenson Drive, NIU Campus 
(815) 753-1445 
Group Room Rate: $74.99 (single occupancy) | $84.99 (double occupancy) | $169.98 (suites with four beds)

The hotel block for the National MS Society/Bike MS: Tour de Farms will only be held until June 16, 2014. All hotels must be called directly in order to book; the rate will not be honored when booking online.

DeKalb-area Hotel Accommodations

Baymont Inn
1314 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL
(815) 748-7100
$99.99+tax

Best Western
1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL
(815) 758-8661
$99.99+tax

Country Inn & Suites
1450 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore, IL
(815) 895-8686
$119+tax Single/$129+tax Double

Hampton Inn
663 S Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL
(815) 748-4323
$115+tax 

Holiday Inn Express
1935 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL
(815) 748-7400
$105.95+tax Standard Rooms/$115.95+tax Suites

Jane Fargo
355 W State St., Sycamore, IL
(815) 895-6789
$92+tax Single/$102+tax Double

Motel 6
1860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL
(815) 899-6500
$59.99+tax Single/$64.99+tax Double

Quality Inn
1475 Peace Rd., Sycamore, IL
(815) 895-4979
$99.99+tax

Super 8
800 W. Fairview Dr., DeKalb, IL
(815) 748-4688
$99.99+tax

Camping

Bike MS participants may camp outdoors for free in a specified camp site, it is now located directly behind the NIU Convocation Center between the partking lots (see map below). Campers will have access to indoor restrooms and shower facilities (see schedule below), but please note that you must bring your own towel. In addition, portable toilets and sinks will be available at the camp site.

ILD Bike MS 2014 - Site Map

Tentative Indoor Restroom/Shower Access Schedule:

Friday:  6 - 8 p.m.  No shower access, restrooms are available

Saturday:  5 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday:  5 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Due to space constraints in the parking lot, there will not be room for camping next to cars. Camping will only be permitted in the designated area. In addition, CARS CANNOT DRIVE UP TO OR PARK IN THE CAMPING AREA, but we will be more than happy to offer assistance in getting your camping gear to the site.

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