Reserved post.

I will have pictures and measurements of rooms at the end of Winter break, and "solid estimates" on how many we can fit in the building.

Travel:
If you are traveling in from outside of the US, you will need a passport. The receipt for a passport isn't sufficient enough by plane, train, or bus.

Flying:
International flights are going to O'Hare national airports. I recommend O'hare if you're flying American Airlines, Alaskan Airlines, or United Airlines. Southwest Airlines tends to be cheaper, and head to Midway. Midway itself isn't a far driving distance, and I wouldn't mind sending an escort for you (or driving there myself ;| ).

Do NOT fly standby. O'Hare is extremely busy at this time and you could be stuck there for a day or two.

Airport codes: ORD - O'hare, MDW - Midway Airport

O'Hare though, I know that it connects to the 'L and you need only walk to another terminal to get to a train station, and then it's like a half-hour walk from there to the place we're staying. Taxis are plentiful though. I will craft a map in a bit.