SAS Institute. The Power to Know

Learning Center

Chicago Office

Chicago Training Center

Two Prudential Plaza
180 North Stetson Street
Suite 1600 (16th floor)
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone 312-819-6800
FAX 312-240-0342

Course Schedule and Location Information

Class Info

You can check in and pick up your course materials beginning at 8:30 am. Classes start at 9 am and end by 4 or 5 pm each day.

SAS is a tobacco-free company

Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited in SAS buildings, in company or personal vehicles, or anywhere on the SAS World Headquarters campus.

Meals

A continental breakfast is provided each day as part of the course fee. Classes will break for lunch around 12 noon; however, lunch is not provided.

Emergencies

In case of emergency, your family or coworkers can leave you a message during class hours by calling the Training Center Coordinator at 312-819-6800.

In case of inclement weather, please call ahead for information on delayed openings or cancellations.

Directions

You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the SAS training course.

Continental Airport Express (1-888-2THE-VAN) provides transportation to and from O'Hare and Midway every 5-10 minutes to our recommended hotels. From O'Hare it departs at the lower level terminals 1, 2, 3 (near baggage claim area). From Midway, it departs across from the Southwest Airlines baggage claim area. The cost is $25 one-way or $48 round-trip from either airport.

If you are driving, the nearest parking facilities to our training center are the North Lot of Grant Park, located at Monroe and Michigan, and the Prudential Plaza garage. The rate at Prudential Plaza is $18.50 for 4-12 hours.

Note: In the wake of the national tragedy, our building (Prudential Tower) in Chicago has heightened its security procedures. All guests at the Tower must check in with security before gaining access to the elevators.

From Midway Airport: From O'Hare International Airport: Suburban Metra Trains:
See schedules and a system map. Once you check in for class, you may purchase bus passes for $1.25 each way for direct transportation to and from Union Station, Ogilivie Transportation (formerly Northwestern) Station, and LaSalle St. Station. See more information about exact pick-up and drop-off locations.

Subway/"EL":
To the SAS Chicago office from Midway airport:
Take the Orange Line train that originates at Midway airport. Get off at the Randolph St Exit. Walk 1 block east on Randolph (away from Marshall Field's) toward Michigan Ave. Cross Michigan Ave. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.

To the SAS Chicago office from O'Hare airport:
Take the Blue Line train that originates at O'Hare airport. Get off at the Washington St Exit. Walk 3 blocks east on Washington toward Michigan Ave. Turn left (North) on Michigan avenue and walk 1 block. Turn right (East) on Randolph. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.

Other locations:
Red line: Get off at the Washington St Exit. Walk 2 blocks east on Washington toward Michigan Ave. Turn left (North) on Michigan avenue and walk 1 block. Turn right (East) on Randolph. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.

Brown, Purple, Orange, or Green line: Get off at the Randolph St Exit. Walk 1 block east on Randolph (away from Marshall Field's) toward Michigan Ave. Cross Michigan Ave. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.

Blue line: Get off at the Washington St Exit. Walk 3 blocks east on Washington toward Michigan Ave. Turn left (North) on Michigan avenue and walk 1 block. Turn right (East) on Randolph. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.

NOTE: When entering the Prudential Building from Randolph St, take the escalators up 1 level to the main lobby. back to top

Recommended Hotels

Recommended hotels are listed below. You are responsible for calling the hotel to make your reservations. When making reservations, please ask for the SAS rate. Rates are based upon availability and subject to change without notice.
Fairmont Hotel
200 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
312-565-6698
800-526-2008
Jan-Mar: $219
Apr-Dec: $255
rates based upon availability; underground walkway available to Prudential Plaza
Swissötel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
888-737-9477
800-637-9477
Jan-Feb: $159
Mar-Dec: $220
includes use of health club; rates based on occupancy
Fairfield Inn & Suites
216 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-3777
800-227-2800
Jan-Mar 29: $139
Mar 30-Dec 6: $189
Dec 7-31: $139
use corporate code SA2; within walking distance of training center; includes breakfast, high-speed internet
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60601
312-345-1000
Jan-Mar 28: $155
Mar 29-Dec 9: $225
Dec 10-31: $155
½ block from training center; includes in-room high speed internet, fitness center, toll-free & credit card calls, and incoming faxes
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