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SQI: Simpson Querry Institute

Contact and Visit Us

To find contact information for a staff member, visit our Staff page. If you'd like to get location information for the core facilities, visit the ANTEC or Peptide Synthesis Core location pages. If you have questions about SQI's spinal cord injury research (nicknamed "dancing molecules" in media coverage), please email sci-sqi@northwestern.edu.

Simpson Querrey Institute for BioNanotechnology
Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E. Superior Street, 11th floor
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (312) 503-0807

Email: sqi@northwestern.edu 

Taxis From the Airport to Lurie Building

Taxi and ride share fares to and from O’Hare or Midway international airports range from $40-70 and the ride typically takes an hour, but can often be longer depending on traffic. Please plan accordingly.

Parking

The nearest Northwestern parking garage is at 321 E Erie Street.

Chicago campus parking information

Public Transportation

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) maintains an extensive system of elevated trains (also known as “the L”) and buses throughout Chicago. The closest train stop is the Red Line–Chicago stop (Chicago and North State). From there it is a 20-minute walk to the Lurie Building. Buses 3, 66 120, 121 and 157 all stop directly across the street from our building.

Intercampus Shuttle

For Northwestern faculty, staff or students the shuttle that runs between the Evanston and Chicago campuses is a convenient option. A valid Wildcard is required. The closest shuttle stop to our building is the Ward building on Chicago Avenue.

Northwestern Intercampus Shuttle Information

Building Security

All SQI visitors must check in with building security. Speak with the security guards in the lobby, they will contact the party you are visiting, and then allow you to pass through the security gates. Please take the elevator to the 11th floor and check in at our main office.

Simpson Querrey Institute for BioNanotechnology
Technological Institute J235
2145 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208

Phone: (847) 467-4711

Email: sqi@northwestern.edu

Taxis From the Airport to Evanston

Taxis at the airports may not be familiar with the Chicago suburbs. We suggest a pre-arranged ride to ensure smooth transit. Fares to Evanston start at approximately $35 from O’Hare and $50 from Midway. For up-to-date fare information, please contact a taxi service directly when you reach the airport. Two recommended suburban taxi options are:

Norshore Cab Company:
(847) 864-7500

American Taxi:
(847) 255-9600

Taxi rides typically take an hour, but can often be longer depending on traffic. Please plan accordingly.

Parking

Upon arriving, we recommend parking at the North Campus Parking Garage (2311 North Campus Drive), which is close to our location in the Technological Institute. The Evanston campus also has several surface parking lots that require a valid parking pass and the City of Evanston allows some street parking near campus with a 2-hour restriction. Both the Northwestern surface lots and Evanston street parking requirements are strictly enforced.

Evanston campus parking information

Public Transportation

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) maintains an extensive system of elevated trains (also known as “the L”) and buses throughout Chicago and Evanston. The train stop closest to the Technological Institute is the Purple Line-Noyes. The 201 bus departs from the Howard St. terminal and stops on the corner of Tech Dr. and Sheridan. Be advised, while inexpensive, taking the CTA from the airport can take up to 90 minutes and requires transferring trains. 

Intercampus Shuttle

For Northwestern faculty, staff or students the shuttle that runs between the Evanston and Chicago campuses is a convenient option. A valid Wildcard is a requirement. There is a shuttle stop for the Tech Institute.

Northwestern Intercampus Shuttle Information

Building Security

The Technology Institute is open to visitors, but access to the J-Wing section is restricted. When you reach the SQI doors, press the buzzer and we will open the door for you. If you have any questions, please call us at (847) 467-4711.