Travel and Lodging Information

The Building & Fire Code Academy is conveniently located close to I-90 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. It is a 20-minute ride from O'Hare International Airport and approximately 45 minutes from Chicago. Several hotels and restaurants are within walking distance of the Building & Fire Code Academy. We are also less than 5 minutes from an AMC Theater.

Driving Directions
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1. Take I-190 (East).
2. To exit number 1C, I-294 North. (This is a northbound exit that goes to I-90.)
3. Go west on I-90 (N/W Tollway).
4. Exit at Barrington Road and go south. (Keep left at the fork in the ramp.)
5. Turn left onto Hassell Road. (It's the first light after you exit at Barrington Road.)
6. Turn right into the Northwest Corporate Centre.
7. The Building & Fire Academy is in Suite 1550.

From Chicago Midway Airport

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1. Turn onto South Cicero Avenue (Route 50) going north.
2. Take the I-55 ramp and go north.
3. Take the I-90 (W/Ryan Expy/I-94 W) exit towards Wisconsin.
4. Exit at Barrington Road and go south. (Keep left at the fork in the ramp.)
5. Turn left onto Hassell Road (It's the first light after you exit at Barrington Road.)
6. Turn right into the Northwest Corporate Centre.
7. The Building & Fire Code Academy is Suite 1550.

Local Hotel Information

For the convenience of our students who require lodging, Building & Fire Code Academy has negotiated a special rate at the Candlewood Suites in Hoffman Estates. Located just one mile from the Academy, the Candlewood Suites is conveniently located near area restaurants and entertainment venues. All rooms have fully equipped kitchens and hotel amenities include:

1. 24 hour on-site convenience store
2. Complimentary 24 hour fitness center
3. Complimentary on-site laundry
4. Free high speed Internet
5. In room DVD/VCR/CD player
6. Complimentary video library available

Guest may call the hotel directly at 847-490-1686 and request the BFCA preferred corporate rate.

Candlewood Suites 1.07 miles away 2875 Greenspoint Parkway Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (847) 490-1686

$50 studio suite/1 to 6 nights $46 studio suite/7+ nights $79 one bedroom suite/1 to 6 nights $65 one bedroom suite/7+ nights

For more information on places to stay and things to do in Hoffman Estates, visit the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau Website at http://www.chicagonorthwest.com/.