Getting There
By Plane
O'Hare International Airport (773-686-2200) and Midway International Airport (773-838-0600) are both located 10 -15 miles from downtown Chicago and offer convenient travel options for visitors. Midway is more convenient to the convention center and Conference host hotels. Check out the O'Hare and Midway passenger information for details on parking, amenities and services.
Ground Transportation
Both airports offer taxi services around the city. To downtown Chicago, taxi rates range from $40-$50 from O'Hare and $30-$40 from Midway, and are subject to change based on travel time and day.
Go Airport Express offers shared ride services to all downtown hotels. Fares and group discounts are available when you make reservations.
Both O'Hare and Midway house many of the major rental car companies. Please visit specific rental car company websites to make reservations. There is a multitude of parking facilities in downtown Chicago.
- Avis: 800-331-1212 http://www.avis.com
- Dollar: 800-800-4000 http://www.dollar.com/
- Enterprise: 800-566-9249 http://www.enterprise.com
- Hertz: 800-654-3131 http://www.hertz.com/
- Alamo: 800-327-9633 http://www.alamo.com/
- Budget:800-527-0700 https://rent.drivebudget.com
- National: 800-227-7368 http://www.nationalcar.com
- Thrifty: 800-527-7075 http://www.thrifty.com/
Limousines and car services are available at both O'Hare and Midway but require a 48-hour advance reservation.
The CTA (312-836-7000) and Metra (312-836-7000) are both public transportation lines that have stations at O'Hare and Midway. Please visit their websites to plan your trip from the airport to your hotel.
By Bus
For safe, enjoyable and affordable travel to Chicago, consider using Greyhound bus services. Reservations can be made online at reduced rates.
By Car
Chicago is accessible by several major interstates and highways:
- I-90 (Kennedy Expressway)
- I-94 (Dan Ryan Expressway)
- I-55 (Stevenson Expressway)
- I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway)
- I-294 (Tri-State Toll way)
By Train
Amtrak serves Chicago with approximately 50 trains arriving and departing daily.
Getting Around Town
Please use this interactive map to find available parking in downtown Chicago.
Conference hotels are within walking distance of many attractions, restaurants and entertainment options. Experience Chicago by planning activities after Conference sessions and events.
