| FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS Your are responsible for making your own flight arrangements. VPs need to arrive in time to travel to Oakbrook for a 12 noon start of the VP Meeting on Sunday, August 27. Attendees should plan to arrive at the hotel no later than 11:00 am on Monday, August 28, in time for the Opening Lunch at 11:30 am. Please schedule your flight to leave Chicago no earlier than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 30. TRAVEL DISCOUNT Delta Air Lines offers a discounted* airfare for Kellen employees traveling internationally or domestically to Chicago. Discounts vary depending on the class of ticket purchased, up to 10% off the fare. Please note the following:
To take advantage of these travel discounts:
HOTEL RESERVATIONS Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Your room reservation will be made for you by Kellen staff. Please email Susan Carter at scarter@kellencompany.com with any special requests. TRAVEL INFORMATION Airports Both O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) serve the Chicagoland area and are accessible to Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. O’Hare International Airport is 15 miles southeast of the Marriott. Midway International Airport is 12.1 miles northeast of the Marriott. You can find information about both airports at www.flychicago.com Ground Transportation (Hotel does not provide airport shuttle service) We strongly encourage attendees flying from the same cities to coordinate their arrival times to allow for ride sharing from the airport to the hotel. The following are three recommended ways to travel to the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile- UBER From O’Hare (ORD) 10,000 West O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666 Riders requesting uberX, uberXL and UberSELECT should meet their driver upstairs on the Departures level in the "Rideshare Pickup" zone. Riders requesting UberBLACK or those arriving in the International Terminal (5) should meet their driver downstairs on the Arrivals level. When requesting a ride at the airport, you'll be asked to confirm your terminal number and vestibule. Be sure to meet your driver at the "Rideshare Pickup" sign nearest to your terminal. If you have trouble finding your driver, contact him/her using the app to confirm your pickup location. Approximate fares: From Midway (MDW) 5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Riders requesting uberX, uberXL and UberSELECT at MDW should meet their driver upstairs on the Departures level. Exit through door 1. Riders requesting UberBLACK or UberSUV must meet their driver downstairs on the Arrivals level. Approximate fares: TAXI Leaving O'Hare There are taxi stands at the lower level curb front (outside of Baggage Claim) at each terminal. Taxi service is available to downtown Chicago. Make sure to use the designated taxi stands to ensure you have a licensed driver. For your protection, do not accept rides from drivers outside the cab stand or on the departure level (second level) of the terminal roadways. All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage. Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from O'Hare to the Marriott is $45 (one way). For current fare information, please check the City of Chicago taxi passenger information website. For wheelchair accessible vehicles, please call 1-855-WAV-1010. Returning to O'Hare Taxis will be available at the Marriott for your return trip to the airport. Leaving Midway Taxi stands are located on the lower level curb front of the terminals, and taxis are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mare sure to use the designated taxi stands to ensure you have a licensed taxi driver. For your protection, do not accept rides from drivers outside the cab stand or in the departure area of the terminal roadways. All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage. Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from Midway to the Marriott is $40 (one way). For current fare information, please check the City of Chicago taxi passenger information website. For wheelchair accessible vehicles, please call: United Dispatch at (800) 928-1010. Returning to Midway Taxi service will be available at the Marriott for your return trip to the airport. CHICAGO PRIVATE CAR SERVICE Phone: +1-773-594-9021 Fare from O’Hare: $56, plus driver gratuity
Fare from Midway: $52, plus driver gratuity
Note: You must pre-arrange your ride with Chicago Private Car. After you have collected your luggage, contact Chicago Private Car for instructions on where to meet your driver in the middle lane of traffic. You can also make advance reservations for your departure from the Marriott to the airport. Chicago Private Car will pick you up directly at the Marriott to return to the airport. |
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Car Rental
Vehicles can be rented without creating a profile however, the benefit of skipping the counter will not be available. To use the Kellen corporate discount without creating a profile use the AWD# or BCD# as a discount code/offer code when making your reservation. |
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