Travel
The Building & Fire Code Academy is located close to I-90 in Elgin, IL. It is a 35-minute ride from O’Hare International Airport and approximately 60 minutes from Chicago.
Driving Directions
- Head southwest on I-190 W
- Take the exit toward Bessie Coleman Dr
- Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Bessie Coleman Dr
- Use the right lane to take the Interstate 190 ramp to Interstate 90/Interstate 294/Chicago
- Merge onto I-190 E
- Take exit 1C for I-90 W/Tollway toward Rockford
- Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto I-90 W
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-90 W
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-90 W
- Use the right lane to take the Randall Rd exit
- Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto N Randall Rd (signs for Crystal Lake/Gilberts)
- Turn left onto Northwest Pkwy
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Vantage Dr
- Head north on S Cicero Ave
- Turn left to merge onto I-55 S
- Take exit 277A to merge onto I-294 N toward Wisconsin
- Use the right 2 lanes to take the Interstate 290 W exit toward Rockford/U.S. 20/Illinois 64
- Merge onto I-290 W
- Keep left to stay on I-290 W
- Use the right lane to take the I-90/IL-62 exit toward Algonquin Rd/IL-53 N
- Use the 2nd from the right lane to keep left at the fork and follow signs for Illinois 62/Algonquin Rd/Interstate 90 W/Rockford
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-90 W/Rockford
- Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-90 W
- Use the right lane to take the Randall Rd exit
- Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto N Randall Rd (signs for Crystal Lake/Gilberts)
- Turn left onto Northwest Pkwy
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Vantage Dr
Local Hotels
Several hotels and restaurants are within one-half mile of the Building & Fire Code Academy. For the convenience of our students who require lodging, BFCA has negotiated a special rate at the Country Inns & Suites, the Quality Inn and the Candlewood Suites.
Country Inn & Suites – 2270 Point Boulevard, Elgin, IL
Corporate Rate is valid from January 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2025
King Suite – $80.00
The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson of Elgin is an excellent fit for your business travelers and visiting clients. Conveniently located off of I-90 and Randall Road, we have a variety of restaurants and shops within a few short miles of our hotel.
While staying with us your travelers will enjoy the following amenities:
- Hotel Shuttles to and from Building & Fire Code Academy, 2420 Vantage Drive, Elgin, IL 60124
- Complimentary Be Our Guest Breakfast
- Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet
- Complimentary Local Phone Calls
- Receive 10% off your bill at Jimmy’s Charhouse.
A business center with access to copy and fax machines makes it easy for business travelers to get work done. After a long day of work or play, relax at the indoor heated pool or take advantage of additional amenities at this Elgin hotel like:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free USA today weekday newspaper
- 24-hour coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, and cookies
- 24-hour access to Randall Point Fitness Center
- Guest laundry facilities
Guests may call the hotel directly at (847) 426-6400 and request the BFCA preferred corporate rate.
Quality Inn, Elgin – 500 Tollgate Road, Elgin, IL
Corporate Rate is valid from February 28, 2025 thru March 31, 2025
Please click the booking link below to get the BFCA rate ($72 per night)
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=IL214&srp=LBFCA&pu=no
- King or two double-beds
- Complimentary hot breakfast
- Complimentary high-speed internet access
- Complimentary self-parking
- Coffee and hot tea all day,
- Microwave and refrigerator in every room
- Fitness and guest laundry available
- Complimentary suite upgrade based on availability. Please request if interested.
Candlewood Suites – 1780 Capital Street, Elgin, IL
Corporate Rate is valid from January 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2025
King Suite – $90.00
Welcome to a more casual kind of longer stay, where you’ll always feel at home, at your best and really productive while on the road.
While staying in Elgin, Illinois, our hotel’s guests have all they need for a comfortable long- or short-term stay, including a full kitchen, a 55-inch flat screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod cradle.
- Free high-speed Internet access
- Complimentary 24-hour laundry room
- 24-hour fitness center
- On-site convenience store
- Gazebo w/BBQ grills
- Pet friendly
- Discounted rates for transport to/from O’Hare Airport
Guests may call the hotel directly at (847) 888-0600 and request the BFCA preferred corporate rate.
Comfort Suites – 2480 Bushwood Drive, Elgin, IL
Corporate Rates are good for up to four guests per room and do not include tax.
King Suite – $100.00, Double Queen Suite – $110.00, Executive Suite – Call for pricing, Extended Stay Suite – Call for pricing
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, local phone calls, Fitness Center, heated indoor pool & whirlpool
- Complimentary self service Hot Coffee and Hot Tea ALL DAY & Guest Reception Mon-Wed from 4:30 pm
- Complimentary Self Parking, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffeemaker, Hair Dryer, Pillow top Mattresses, oversized work desk
- Guest laundry facility onsite
- Business center with computer, printer and Office productivity software
- Fax/Scan/Copier services available at front desk
Guests may call (847) 836-9500 or call the hotel directly at (224) 293-0026 and request the BFCA preferred corporate rate.