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Travel

By Car

Cleveland sits at the intersection of several major interstate highways.

  • Drivers can reach Cleveland via I-90 (running east-west), I-71 (from the southwest/Columbus), or I-77 (from the south).
  • Participants can park their cars at The Langston resident parking complex.

By Train

Cleveland is a stop on two major Amtrak routes: the Capitol Limited (Washington D.C. to Chicago) and the Lake Shore Limited (New York/Boston to Chicago).

  • The Cleveland Amtrak Station (CLE) is located at 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44114
  • It is a 30 minute walk through downtown to The Langston, 30 minutes by bus, or 7 min by car.

By Bus

For many participants, the bus is the most economical way to travel to the congress.

  • Greyhound, FlixBus, and Barons Bus all serve Cleveland. The Greyhound station is located on 1465 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, which is directly adjacent to the Cleveland State University campus. It is only a 15 minute walk to The Langston from there.
  • The RTA (Regional Transit Authority) operates the HealthLine, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that runs 24/7 along Euclid Avenue, stopping directly in the heart of the CSU campus.

By Plane

Cleveland is primarily served by Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). As a major hub, it offers numerous daily domestic flights from across the United States.

  • The most convenient and affordable way to get downtown from Hopkins is the RTA Red Line (light rail). The train departs directly from the airport terminal and takes about 30 minutes to reach Tri-C Campus District (E. 34th). From there, you can take the bus 15 “Union-Harvard to Downtown” to stop
    Chester Av & E 21st St, which will leave you in front of The Langston.
  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is a much smaller airport about 45 minutes south of Cleveland by car. It’s likely more affordable and convenient to simply fly to CLE. However, if you arrive in CAK, you would likely need to take a taxi or arrange a shuttle to reach Cleveland.

By Bike

Cleveland is increasingly bike-friendly.

  • The city has invested in “Midway” bike lanes and the Harrison Dillard Bikeway, which connects various parts of the city to the downtown core.
  • Cleveland uses a bike and scooter share program (via the Hop On or Bird apps). There are several designated “parking hubs” for these scooters and bikes throughout the CSU campus.
  • CSU is a “Bike Friendly University” and provides ample outdoor bike racks near all major buildings, including the Student Center.
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Featured image: “Cleveland Night Skyline” by Erik Drost. Cropped by SashaFromSolon. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 (CC BY 2.0).