Traveling Guests Guide
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before you travel - venue, hotel, getting around Chicago, and who to call.
Exclusive Summit Hotel Deal
We have negotiated a special rate for Summit guests at the Sheraton Chicago Northbrook Hotel. Rooms are limited - book by the deadline to lock in the preferred rate.
Sheraton Chicago Northbrook Hotel
$159.00USD / Night
Book by August 20, 2026
Distance to venue: ~15 minutes by car
Nearby: Northwestern University, Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravinia Music Festival, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (~13 miles)
Need help? Email contact@rosummit.us
Summit Venue
The 2026 Romanian Community Summit will take place at Christian Heritage Academy, a welcoming campus just outside Chicago with ample parking and easy access from major highways.
315 Waukegan Rd
Northfield, IL 60093
United States
Tip: Enter via Waukegan Road and follow event signage to guest parking.
Getting Here & Around
Driving & Parking
- Plenty of free parking on site at Christian Heritage Academy.
- A designated drop-off area for rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is near the main entrance.
- Enter via Waukegan Road and follow event signage to guest parking.
Public Transit
- Metra: Northbrook station on the Milwaukee District North line, 1401 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062.
- CTA: the nearest station is Linden on the Purple Line (Wilmette). Pace Bus Route 422 runs weekdays between Linden and Northbrook.
- Buy a Ventra card at any station if you plan to use public transit.
Flying In
- O'Hare International (ORD) is the closest major airport, about 13 miles from the venue and hotel.
- Midway (MDW) is smaller and further south.
- Uber and Lyft are widely available at both. Airport pickup contacts are listed in the RoGuide Chicago guide below.
Good to Know
Check-In
- No physical or electronic ticket is required.
- Your name will be on the list at the registration desk - please bring a valid photo ID.
Dress Code
- Business or business casual attire is recommended.
- You will be among professionals, community leaders and distinguished guests.
Accessibility
- The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, as are ROCO Chicago and the Romanian Heritage Center.
- Please let us know in advance if you need additional assistance.
Food & Refreshments
- Refreshments, coffee and meals are served during the program.
- Only water is allowed inside the auditorium.
Program times for all three days are published on the Calendar & Program page.
Chicago, With Help From Us
RoGuide Chicago
RoGuide Chicago is our free Romanian-language guide to the city, put together by ROCO Chicago and RUF. It covers what to see downtown, how to get around, where to eat, jazz and blues venues, the Romanian community in Chicago - churches, businesses and community centers - plus safety tips, emergency numbers and direct phone numbers for our team on the ground, including airport pickup and air travel support.
In Romanian. Available online and as a downloadable PDF.
Open RoGuide ChicagoTraveling Guests WhatsApp Group
Traveling in for the Summit? Join our Traveling Guests WhatsApp group. It is the fastest way to reach the hosting team - ask about arrivals, airport pickup, hotel questions, rides to the venue and anything else you need while you are here.
Join the WhatsApp GroupPrefer email? Write to contact@rosummit.us