Lodging Information:

The 2027 Teleios Conference is honored to be hosted for two nights on-campus at The University of Saint Mary of the Lake.

Lodging:
We have reserved on-campus lodging, giving you convenient access to all plenary sessions, and the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees throughout the weekend.

There are single bedrooms available, as well as a limited number of double bedrooms available. These are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please reserve your room promptly.

Food & Fellowship:
All meals will be provided on campus, creating a seamless retreat environment where you can focus on learning and meaningful fellowship without needing to leave the grounds.


Address:
1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060

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In-Person FAQ:

  • Conference dates are March 4-6th, 2027 for both in-person and online attendees.

    You can view the At-A-Glance Schedule HERE.

  • We are grateful an honored to be hosted on-campus at the beautiful University of Saint Mary of the Lake.

    We have reserved on-campus lodging, giving you convenient access to all conference sessions, and the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees throughout the weekend.

    All meals will be provided on campus, creating a seamless retreat environment where you can focus on learning and meaningful fellowship without needing to leave the grounds.

    University of Saint Mary of the Lake (1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060)

    Reserve Your On-Campus Accomodations Here

  • USML FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY:

    All outside food and beverage, including all alcohol, is not allowed in any commercial and/or public area or space on campus due to state health and food regulations. All refreshments, snacks or catering needs are to be arranged through the assigned event planner.

  • Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. in the South Side of Dining Hall

    Lunch 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. in the South Side of the Dining Hall

    Dinner 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the South Side of the Dining Hall

  • The closest major airport to the Teleios Conference is Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located approximately 30 minutes from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake campus in Mundelein, Illinois. O’Hare is serviced by all major domestic and international airlines, making it the most convenient option for most travelers. We recommend using Uber, Lyft, or a rental car for transportation to and from the conference.

    For more information, visit:
    https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/Pages/default.aspx

    Alternative option: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is also available but is approximately 1 hour from the conference venue depending on traffic.

  • The conference programming will begin at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 4th and conclude at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 6th.

    We recommend arriving sometime on Thursday afternoon, as on-campus accommodations check-in is at 4:00pm, and planning a departing flight for sometime after 3:00 PM on Saturday. Check out is 9:00am on March 6th.

  • The conference is being held in the USML Conference Center at the University of St. Mary at the Lake.

    1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060

    Plan your route using this link on Google Maps.

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    The University of St. Mary of the Lake is located at 1000 E. Maple Avenue in Mundelein, IL, approximately four miles west of Interstate 94. The closest airport is O’Hare International Airport, about 28 miles south of USML.

    Our main entrance off Route 176 is open during campus visiting hours.  We recommend entry to campus from Route 45 (Lake Street).  This entrance is just north of the Route 176/Route 45 intersection.  In your GPS, enter “Route 45 and Dunbar/University Mundelein, IL” for directions to this entrance.  Once on campus, please follow the signs or the directions of our Public Safety officers to the Purple Parking Lot. Click here for a visual.

    If you are heading North on Interstate 94:
    To reach the seminary from Interstate 94, take the Hwy 176 exit and turn right at the foot of the ramp to head west (the ramp loops around). Continue on 176 to Route 45, and the entrance will be on your right at Dunbar/University Street.

    If you are heading South on Interstate 94:
    To reach the seminary from Interstate 94, take Exit 10 for IL-21/Milwaukee Ave. Turn right onto Casey Rd and continue to U.S. Route 45. Turn left and continue on Route 45 until you reach the Dunbar/University Street entrance.

  • The nearest hospital to the University of Saint Mary of the Lake is Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, located approximately 15 minutes from campus.

    Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    (847) 234-5600

    For urgent medical needs during the conference, attendees should call 911 in the event of an emergency. Conference staff will also be available to assist with directions and support if needed.

  • The on-campus lodging is located just a short walk from the USML Conference Center, making it easy to attend sessions, meals, and events throughout the weekend without needing transportation.

     If you have a disability, mobility concern or require any special accommodations during the conference, please let us know as early as possible so we can best support your needs. Contact us at teleiosconference@chord.org, and our team will be happy to assist you.

  • At this time, we are unable to accommodate vendor tables or exhibitor booths at the 2027 Teleios Conference. We appreciate your interest and understanding as we focus on creating the best possible experience for conference attendees. If you have questions, please contact us at teleiosconference@chord.org.

General & Digital FAQ

  • All times listed on the website are Central Time. For those who are attending online, you can convert to your local time zone HERE.

  • There are benefits to both. In-person attendees will be able to interact more directly with the class teachers, and of course, enjoy face-to-face fellowship with other in-person attendees. As of now, all in-person classes are planned to have live teachers.

    Online attendees will be able to join the in-person classes via video stream.

    Both in-person and online attendees will have access the the digital pass following the conference, which will include recordings of all sessions.

  • Yes. All classes will be recorded.

    Recordings will be made available sometime after the conference ends (allowing time for editing and adding subtitles). Access to class recordings is included in the registration fee.

  • Yes. Registration includes access to both in-person and online classes. You can choose to join some sessions at Oblate and others from the comfort of your hotel room. The information to access online classes will be provided to you prior to the start of the conference.

  • Yes. Online access is per device, not per person. So, if you and a few friends want to have a watch party gathered around one computer screen, that is fine.

  • For the best experience, we recommend watching the conference using either a laptop or desktop computer. If possible, we also recommend using a wired internet connection as opposed to wifi, as this will provide you the most stable connection possible regardless of how many other devices are in your home. You will be able to access the conference using a mobile device, however the quality of your conference experience may be inferior to those who use a laptop or desktop.

  • Email us at contact@teleiosconference.com