GETTING TO THE CENTER:

The center is located at 10076 Fish Hatchery Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063-9023

Driving directions are as follows:

Directions updated September 7, 2006

From East (Coming from Chicago on I-90 West)

1.   At Rockford’s first exit ( I-39 South & US 20 West to Freeport), take ramp (right) on to I-39/ US-20/ US-51 and drive for 3.4 miles (5.5 kms)

2.   Keep left and continue on US-20 for 14.4 miles (23.5 Kms) [Do not take ramp to I-39 South]

3.   Turn right (North) on to N Winnebago Rd. (a traffic light). Go 4 miles.

4.   Turn right (East) on Fish Hatchery Rd. Note: There is no sign for Fish Hatchery Rd. Hopefully there will be a blue and white Vipassana sign with an arrow.

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From West (Coming from Iowa on US-20 East and entering Winnebago - Rockford area)

1.   Turn left (North) on N. Winnebago Rd. (a traffic light). Go 4 miles.

2.   Turn right (East) on Fish Hatchery Rd. Note: There is no sign for Fish Hatchery Rd. Hopefully there will be a blue and white Vipassana sign with an arrow.

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From North (Coming from Milwaukee or Madison and entering Illinois on I-39 South)

1.   After entering Illinois on I-90 East & I-39 South, continue South on I-90 & I-39 for 17.3 miles (20 Kms)

2.   Take ramp (right) onto I-39 South / US-51/ US-20 West to Freeport and drive for 3.2 miles (5.2 Kms)

3.   Keep left and continue on US-20 for 14.4 miles (23.5 Kms) [Do not take ramp to I-39 South]

4.   Turn right (North) on to N Winnebago Rd. Go 4 miles.

5.   Turn right (East) on Fish Hatchery Rd. Note: There is no sign for Fish Hatchery Rd. Hopefully there will be a blue and white Vipassana sign with an arrow.

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From South (Coming from Bloomington, DeKalb, or St. Louis, MO and entering Rockford area on I-39 North)

1.   At exit US-20, take ramp (left) onto US-20 and drive West for 15 miles (24.3 Kms)

2.   Turn right (North) on to N Winnebago Rd. Go 4 miles.

3.   Turn right (East) on Fish Hatchery Rd. Note: There is no sign for Fish Hatchery Rd. Hopefully there will be a blue and white Vipassana sign with an arrow.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

ROCKFORD BUS LINES: 

Getting to Rockford

Van Galder: (800) 747-0994 and  (815) 399-0092, station at  7559 Walton St. Van Galder runs buses between Rockford, IL and O'Hare and Midway airports, as well as Union Station in downtown Chicago, Janesville, Beloit  &  Madison.  Clock Tower Resort at E. State and I-90 is the best drop off point. Schedules can be found online at: http://www.vangalderbus.com/

Greyhound:  542 N. Lyford Rd, (I-90 and E  State St.)   Rockford  964-8671 and fare/schedule 800-231-2222.  Schedules can be found online at: http://www.greyhoundtravel.com
Greyhound does have a stop in Pecatonica that is closer to the center than the Rockford drop-off point, but that has more limited service. Tickets can be purchased directly to this stop which is an intersection at the junction of US 20 and Pecatonica Road. Confirm your destination with the bus driver before boarding as there is no shelter or pay-phone at this stop. A pick-up ride from the center should be arranged at least a day in advance of your arrival.

Getting from Rockford to the center:

Need A Lift Shuttle is our preferred provider. They will transport passengers for a flat rate of $40.00 from the Clock Tower Resort (formerly the Best Western Clock Tower) directly to Dhamma Pakasa. They are willing to let students riding together share this cost, thereby making it a very reasonable price. They will take up to 6 at once if notified ahead of time, and will send their van.

This same shuttle service is available at the end of courses to pick up students at the center and take them back to the Clock Tower Resort.

ROCKFORD SHUTTLE SERVICE:

NEED A LIFT SHUTTLE - 815-874-0371

RIDE-SHARING INFORMATION:

If you have informed us that you need or can offer a ride, (at least two weeks before the course), we will add you to our ride share list.

If you are offering a ride: Your name and phone number will be given to those in your area seeking a ride. If you fill your car, or you wish to change your status, please notify us as soon as possible.

If you need a ride: Our rideshare coordinator will contact you one week prior to the start of the course to give you the name and phone numbers of any individuals in your area who have offered rides.  It will then be your responsibility to contact them.