Dear attendees to the 44th AJL annual convention - held in Chicago July 5th-8th.
To all the attendees who have asked for transportation options, especially those arriving at Midway Airport - here is a document that lists the many options - hope one is good for you. Shoshanah Seidman Selector Jewish Studies, Northwestern University Co-chair AJL2009 in Chicago 847-491-7585 Ideal Location The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers welcomes you to the heart of the city. Overlooking the Chicago River, the hotel puts you within walking distance of business, dining, entertainment and nightlife. In the heart of downtown Chicago One block west of Lake Shore Drive Walking distance to Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Art Institute, the Loop District, shopping, and entertainment 8 minutes from McCormick Place 25 minutes from Midway Airport 35 minutes from O'Hare Int'l Airport. From O'Hare Airport There are a number of ways to get to and from O'Hare International Airport. Located just 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, O'Hare International Airport is accessible via local mass transit lines, regional trains and buses, downtown and suburban shuttles and interstate highways. Most ground transportation access areas are located at the main entrance for each terminal. Use public transportation (CTA (Blue Line) as a fast and convenient way to travel to and from the airport, avoiding traffic. Continental Airport Express offers daily, door-to-door service to/from O'Hare Airport. Their hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 11:30 pm, departing approximately every 5 to 10 minutes outside the baggage claim areas of the Lower Level of the Domestic and International Terminals. The fare to the city is approximately $25.00. Lift-equipped vehicles are available on request for passengers with disabilities. Advance notice is strongly urged. To contact Continental Airport Express call (773) 247-1200 or 888-284-3826 or go to their website. Take a taxi: Taxicabs are available on a first come, first serve basis from the lower level curb front of all terminals. Shared ride service is available. There are no flat rates because all taxicabs run on meters. Expect to spend approximately $40 for a taxicab ride to downtown Chicago. From Midway Airport There are a number of ways to get to and from Midway Airport. Located just 10 miles from downtown Chicago, Midway is easily reachable by the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Orange Line in just 20-30 minutes. Most ground transportation access areas are located at the main entrance area of the terminal. Continental Airport Express offers door-to-door service to and from Midway Airport from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm. Departures are about every 15 minutes. Recommend calling Continental directly at the numbers below for specific departure information. The fare to the city is approximately $19.00. An information counter is located at Lower Level Arrivals Door LL3. The pickup location is located outside door LL3, inside lane, door LL3. To contact Continental Airport Express, call 312-454-7800 or 800-654-7871. Take a taxi: please call Chicago Taxi toll free number (877-770-2424) and make a reservation at least before boarding your flight. Call toll free as soon as you get your baggage. Pick-ups at Midway are only at middle curb of door/exit #2, lower level (arrival level) --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org