General information.Travel Information Airports Two airports serve the metro Chicago Metro is a concert hall at 3730 N. Clark Street in Chicago, Illinois that plays host to a variety of local, regional and national emerging bands and musicians. First opened in 1982, the Metro is the oldest continually owned independent music venue in the United States. region: O'Hare International Airport O'Hare International Airport is an airport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States, 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Chicago Loop. It is the largest hub of United Airlines (whose headquarters is in downtown Chicago) and the second-largest hub of American Airlines (after and Midway Airport. O'Hare -- (ph: 773.686.2200) handles more passengers than any other airport in the world. Airport information booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal. A foreign currency exchange is located on the lower level of the International Terminal. Shuttle service to downtown hotels is available at the baggage claim Noun 1. baggage claim - an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft area - a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided level. Taxis and Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA An abbreviation for cum testamento annexo, Latin for "with the will annexed." ) rapid transit rapid transit, transportation system designed to allow passenger travel within or throughout an urban area, usually employing surface, elevated, or underground railway systems or some combination of these. trains are available on the lower level of the terminals. Midway -- (ph: 773.838.0600) Located 25 minutes from downtown Chicago, Midway Airport serves Southwest Airlines This article is about the American airline. For the former Japanese airline, see Japan Transocean Air. For the British airline, see Air Southwest. Southwest Airlines Co. and charters. Information booth and all vehicle pick-up services are available at the main lobby at the airport's center entrance. Shuttle service, taxis, and CTA Trains are available to downtown hotels. Taxi Cabs Located on the lower level of O'Hare, taxi service is available from 6:00 am to 1:00 am. The ride costs approximately $34-40 depending on traffic delays. A shared ride program is available at $20 per person. From Midway Airport, taxis fares run $25-30 per ride to the downtown hotels. Continental's Airport Express Shuttle van service between the airports and downtown Chicago is available from Continental's Airport Express. Ticket counters are located across from the baggage claim areas at O'Hare. A one-way ticket from O'Hare to the downtown hotels is $21. Roundtrip is $39. At Midway, the ticket counter for Continental's Airport Express is located across from the Southwest Airlines ticket counter. The one-way ticket to downtown Chicago is $16 and roundtrip is $30. Airport departures occur every few minutes. Please check with your hotel concierge for hotel departure times. Contact Continental's Airport Shuttle An airport shuttle is a shuttle bus that transports airline passengers to and from a commercial airport. Passengers wait at the shuttle stop for the bus to arrive, and at appointed areas where shuttle pick-up and drop-off are allowed at the airport. for additional information at 773.247.1200 or visit www.airportexpress.com. A $2.00 off coupon is available from their website. Chicago Transit Authority
CTA rapid transit trains run between O'Hare and downtown Chicago. The one-way fare is $1.75 and the rides take 40-45 minutes. Trains depart from inside the airport terminal on the lower level every five to 10 minutes. For additional details call 312.836.7000 or consult the public transportation section of www.transitchicago.com. Official Airlines The official carriers for ICE are United and USAir. To place a reservation, you or your travel agent may contact the airlines directly. Be sure to mention the discount code when calling to obtain the best fares available. Travelers aged 62 and over may qualify for senior fares; be sure to request senior fares if applicable. A companion traveling with the senior also qualifies for the senior fare.
USAir 877-874-7687 File number
36633047
United* 800-521-4041 Meeting ID
Number 517ST
FSCT Travel Desk 800-448-FSCT Code: ICE04
*Discounts apply to domestic and international flights. International
discounts apply to Lufthansa flights also.
Save More! Book your airfare to Chicago at least 60 days in advance for additional savings on the above carriers. Save with Discounted Rail Service Over 50 Amtrak Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corp., authorized to operate virtually all intercity passenger railroad routes in the United States. Amtrak was created by Congress in 1970 in response to more than two decades of continuous operating deficits by privately run trains arrive at or depart from Chicago daily. The main railway station is located at Union Station, 210 S. Canal Street Canal Street may refer to:
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to Chicago between October 22 and November 1. Regular rail service throughout the day qualifies for the discount. This offer is not valid on Auto Trains. For Metroliner and Acela service, the discounted fare is available only for weekend departures. To make your reservation, contact: Amtrak at 800.872. 7245. Bypass the automated attendant In telephony, an automated attendant (also auto attendant or auto-attendant, or sometimes autoattendant or AA) system allows callers to be automatically transferred to a user's extension without the intervention of a receptionist. by saying "agent." Please refer to the convention code X14D-918 to receive the 10% discount. Shuttle Info ICE participants staying at the official ICE hotels will enjoy complimentary Shuttle Service to the McCormick Place McCormick Place is an enormous exposition complex located in Chicago, Illinois. complex. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Route 1 -- Hilton Chicago and Palmer House This article is about the hotel in Chicago. For the Sauk Centre hotel, see The Palmer House (Sauk Centre). For Potter Palmer's mansion, see Palmer Mansion The Palmer House Hilton is a famous and historic hotel in downtown Chicago. Route 2 -- Hyatt Regency Chicago The Hyatt Regency Chicago is a 246 foot tall Hyatt hotel on East Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois. The hotel operates around 2,000 guest rooms in two different towers. The towers are connected by both an above-ground skyway and an underground concourse. Frequency of Service Monday, October 25 Every half-hour from 7:30 am to 10:30 am, and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm; Every hour from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuesday, October 26 Every half-hour from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 28 Every 15 minutes from 7:30 am to 10:30 am, and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm; Every half-hour from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm*. Wednesday evening reception service to the McCormick Place North from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Friday, October 29 Every 15 minutes from 8:00 am to 11:00 am Every half-hour from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm *Mid-day service for the Hilton Chicago and Hyatt Regency Chicago only. The Hilton Chicago stop will service the Palmer House during mid-day. |
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