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Travel & Lodging
Getting to Columbia
By car:
Columbia is located in the central part of Missouri, between Kansas City and St. Louis, and is easily accessible by car.
The conference will be held at the Memorial Union on the campus of the University of Missouri.
By air:
The Columbia Regional Airport is less than a 20-minute drive from the venue (https://www.flycou.com/).
The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are both ca. a 2 hr drive from Columbia and offer more airlines and flexibility for those traveling by air.
For attendees flying into St. Louis, the MoX shuttle offers transportation from the airport to Columbia (https://www.moexpress.com/).
Airline discounts:
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Chemical Society.
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3UP
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2025 Midwest Regional Meeting (MWRM) attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 10/9/2025 to 10/17/2025.
Lodging
Since the event is held on campus, there will be no conference-specific hotel. There are several hotels within a short distance of the venue (~5 miles or less).
Hotel Cluster Near MU Campus:
There are three hotels within walking distance of campus and downtown Columbia. If you want to stay close to the meeting site and downtown restaurant scene, check out the options below:
The Tiger Hotel: link
The Broadway: link
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia: link
West-side Hotel Cluster:
There are three hotels on the west side of Columbia, and a shuttle service will be provided to transport attendees from these hotels to campus each day. The west side hotels are adjacent to the Columbia Mall and several restaurants. If you want a more economical option and plan to drive or take the shuttle to campus each day, check out these options:
Drury Inn & Suites: link
Wyndham Executive Center Columbia: link
Baymont by Wyndham: link
There are several other hotels in town, and attendees are encouraged to view the Visit Columbia travel page for more details if they are interested:
https://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/section/hotels-motels/
Event Parking
There is limited parking available for visitors on campus. Attendees can pay an hourly rate for metered street parking or purchase a visitor parking permit for each day ($8 or $10/day, depending on location).
Details here: https://parking.missouri.edu/visitor-permit/
Note: On Sunday (Oct 12), parking in campus lots and ramps is free.
Things to do in Columbia
The city of Columbia is akin to a cool neighborhood in a big city, with a young vibe, an active buzz and an engaged community. We are a friendly and welcoming community, with a thriving downtown and an abundance of cultural opportunities. Columbia offers picturesque parks, clever cuisine, amazing art, and superb shopping, in addition to several local coffee roasters and breweries.
Several popular neighborhoods are adjacent to campus including The District, The North Village Arts District, and The Arcade District.
For more information: https://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/
Check out the 20 Must-Do Activities and Local Foodie Checklist if you are interested!
Conference Lunch Options
Off campus (walking, less than ~ 1 mile): Within a ~15 minute walk (or less) of the conference, there are several restaurants near campus. Please use the lunch breaks to network and explore one of the several restaurants in the area near campus.
See here for list of downtown restaurants: https://directory.discoverthedistrict.com
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