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)
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