Hackers-on-a-Train is a packaged weekend of information security and fun. We will take the train from Royal Oak or Ann Arbor to Chicago Friday night. Saturday, we’ll spend listening to BSides Chicago talks and meeting up with our Burbsec friends. The Sunday train takes us home.

Everyone attending Hackers-on-a-Train must give a TED style talk. What’s your big idea? What’s your neat trick? What can you share with us in twenty minutes? These talks will be given on the train.

There are two train trips. People attending both Thotacon and BSides Chicago leave on Thursday. Attending BSides Chicago only? Leave Friday. Details below.

Thursday, April 25 (Part I)

Amtrack Train tickets (355 Wolverine Train)
Anyone participating will be expected to give a 20-minute presentation.
From: (Select departing Station to Chicago Union Station – CHI)

  • Pontiac, MI: $36, departs 5:40pm Eastern
  • Royal Oak, MI: $36, departs 6:00pm Eastern
  • Detroit, MI: $33, departs 6:23pm Eastern
  • Ann Arbor, MI: $33, departs 7:21pm Eastern

Friday, April 26 (Part II)

Amtrack Train tickets (355 Wolverine Train)
Anyone participating will be expected to give a 20-minute presentation.
From: (Select departing Station to Chicago Union Station – CHI)

  • Royal Oak, MI: $36, departs 6:00pm Eastern
  • Detroit, MI: $33, departs 6:23pm Eastern
  • Ann Arbor, MI: $33, departs 7:21pm Eastern

Arrival:

  • Chicago, IL, arrives 10:57pm Central (remember, -1 hour for Central).

Subway:
(Fair should be about $2.25 – pickup a fair card and put $10-12 on it)

  • Take Blue Line from Union Station towards O’Hare Airport
  • Get off at the CUMBERLAND stop (about 19 stops, 50 minutes)
  • Walk 1/4 mile to Hotel

Holiday Inn O’Hare, $109/night – $277 after taxes and fees

Saturday, April 27

Subway:

  • Leave for BSides at 8:00am. Doors open at 8:30 am.
  • Take Blue Line train towards Forest Park
  • Get off at ADDISON stop (about 5 stops, 15 minutes)
  • Walk 1/2 mile to 3420 Grace
  • Head north on Monticello, to Grace
  • Turn right on Grace
  • 3420 is past N. Elston Avenue

BSides Chicago 2013 tickets

  • Abbey Pub, 3420 Grace, Chicago
  • Free tickets available on March 1st
  • Head back to the hotel afterwards

Sunday, April 28

Amtrack Train tickets

  • Chicago, IL, departs 12:50pm Central (remember, -1 hour for Central).

Arrival:

  • Royal Oak, MI: $85, arrives 7:37m Eastern
  • Detroit, MI: $78, arrives 7:13pm Eastern
  • Ann Arbor, MI: $78, arrives 6:16pm Central

Questions? Drop an email to info@michsec.org. Special thanks to j3remy for planning the itinerary.