American Airlines – American Airlines offers a 5% discount on round-trip travel on American Airlines, American Eagle® and AmericanConnection® from anywhere in the United States and Canada to Chicago, IL between November 13, 2009 – November 23, 2009. To book your reservation, go to www.aa.com and use promotion code: 61N9AH
Airport Information:
O'Hare International Airport: It is 13 miles from O’Hare to downtown. During rush-hour it can take about an hour. During the middle of the day and evenings it takes around 30 minutes. The airport is served by the CTA Blue Line which is a 45 minute trip from downtown. The cost for a one way trip on the CTA is $2.25. Taking a taxi to/from the airport varies depending on travel time from $30-50 from O’Hare.
Midway Airport:Travel between Midway and downtown Chicago is normally 20 minutes but during rush-hour periods, travel times may increase to 45 minutes. The airport is served by the CTA Orange Line train which is a 25 minute trip from downtown. The cost for a one way trip on the CTA is $2.25. Taking a taxi between Midway and downtown is approximately $28-$32.
GO Airport Express departs every 10-15 minutes from O’Hare and Midway baggage claim. From O’Hare: Cost is $25 per person one–way or roundtrip $46; more than one traveler - $18 per person one-way or roundtrip $34. From Midway: Cost is $20 per person one-way or roundtrip $36; more than one traveler - $14 per person one-way or roundtrip $26.
Travel by Train
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Chicago, IL between November 13, 2009 – November 23, 2009. To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Please refer to Convention Fare Code X07Y-962 when making your reservation. Convention rates cannot be booked via Internet. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela service. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. The Amtrak train station in Chicago is centrally located and only a very short cab ride to the conference hotel (much more reasonable than ground transport from airport.) Try the train!!
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