transportation
Flight Information for Conferees
Chambersburg does not have a local airport. However, several major international airports are within an easy 2-4 hour drive. Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is closest, but is typically more expensive and with fewer flights. Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is typically the least expensive destination for domestic flights, while Washington Dulles International (IAD) has the greatest number of international flights. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is slightly farther, but has many flights (both international and domestic).
Driving time from BWI or IAD to Wilson College is slightly less than two hours; for HRB, the time is a little more than one hour; for PHL, it is about three hours. If you are planning to attend one of the Sunday short courses, please try to arrive on Saturday, July 31st before 3 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT = GMT - 5). If you are not attending a short course, then plan to arrive at your destination airport on Sunday August 1st before 3 p.m., EDT.
Carpooling from the Airports
Because Chambersburg is not easily accessible using public transportation, the Conference has always tried to help coordinate carpooling from the airports, particularly for international guests and students. Benoit Igne has graciously agreed to coordinate the carpooling effort. Please use one of the following links:
Or you may contace Benoit directly by email.
International Travel Permission (Visas)
For those conferees coming from outside the United States, a visa may or may not be required. Most of the European countries, along with Australia, Japan and New Zealand, are on a waiver list. For exact details, please refer to the U.S. State Department's web page.
Directions to Wilson College
Interstate-81
From the North Follow 81 South. Take exit 16 in Pennsylvania (old exit 6/Route 30). Follow Route 30 West to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about one mile. The main entrance of campus is marked by stone pillars.
From the South Follow I-81 North. Take exit 14 (old exit 5/Route 316/Wayne Avenue) in Pennsylvania. Follow Route 316 (Wayne Avenue) West to Route 11 North. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about two miles. The main entrance of campus is marked by stone pillars.
Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76)
From the West Follow I-76 East. Take exit 189 (old exit 14/Willow Hill). Follow Route 75 South toward Fort Loudon. Then follow Route 30 East approximately 13 miles to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about one mile. The main entrance of campus is marked by stone pillars.
From the East Follow I-76 West. Take exit 226 (old exit 16/Carlisle/I-81). Follow I-81 South. Take exit 16 (old exit 6) in Pennsylvania (Route 30) to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about one mile. The main entrance of campus is marked by stone pillars.
Distances to Wilson College
Baltimore, MD………...97 miles
Boston, MA…………....445 miles
Cleveland, OH………....288 miles
Hagerstown, MD……....25 miles
Harrisburg, PA………...55 miles
Morgantown, WV……..159 miles
New York City, NY…...223 miles
Philadelphia, PA………159 miles
Pittsburgh, PA…………162 miles
Richmond, VA………...196 miles
Trenton, NJ……………180 miles
Washington, DC……….96 miles