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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses travel logistics for attendees planning to take the train to Chicago, particularly in light of upcoming construction affecting train services. Participants share their experiences and concerns regarding transportation options from O'Hare International Airport to downtown Chicago.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions that track improvements on the Blue Line will disrupt service between O'Hare and downtown Chicago, suggesting the use of bus shuttles instead.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about how much extra time to allow for travel due to the construction.
  • Several users comment on the prevalence of construction in Chicago, comparing it to their experiences in Wisconsin.
  • One participant shares their experience of taking the Blue Line from the airport last year and expresses concern about being late for a conference session.
  • Another participant clarifies that the bus will take travelers from O'Hare to the train at Rosemont, where they can continue their journey.
  • One participant inquires about the duration of the bus ride from the airport to Rosemont.
  • Another participant discusses the distance from the airport to hotels and suggests taking a taxi, while also noting the potential high cost of taxi fares depending on traffic.
  • One participant shares their preference for taking a shuttle over the train for convenience, despite the higher cost.
  • Another participant requests feedback from those who use the bus/train option to share their experiences.
  • One participant emphasizes the benefit of connecting with other attendees to share transportation costs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the best transportation option, with some participants favoring the shuttle for convenience, while others consider the bus/train option. No clear consensus emerges on the preferred method of travel.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and logistical concerns related to traveling to a conference in Chicago, highlighting the impact of construction on transportation options.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants planning to attend the conference and needing guidance on transportation options from the airport to downtown Chicago may find this discussion relevant.

Becky0216
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This will be my first time to Chicago so I am not sure if this is even the train service any of you will be using. But I thought I would give everyone a heads up.

Dear Rebecca,

Here at the OrbitzTLC Center, we're always keeping an eye on news that may affect your travel plans.

We wanted to let you know that track improvements on the Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line will affect train service between O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago during July.

The CTA says bus shuttle service will replace rail service between the airport and Rosemont station from July 8 to July 28. Buses will arrive and depart at the Bus/Shuttle Center, located directly above the O'Hare CTA station.

We encourage you to allow extra time getting to and from the airport.

For more information, please visit the CTA Web site.
 
Lovely. I wonder how much "extra time" we need to allow for.
 
Ah, yes... Chicago is just like WI - two seasons: Winter and construction.
 
And for those driving from the East: AAA has an alert that the area around Gary IN (which you pretty much have to go through to get to Chicago) is under major construction and has major detours. Wonderful.
 
Wow, I think the blue line is the train I took from the airport to downtown last year. Thanks for the heads-up, I guess I'll be hunting a bus. I'm flying in on the morning of the first day of conference, getting in around 10:50 am. Now I guess I'm going to be late for the opening session! Man, what a bummer!!!

I hope these busses will be easy to find for my trip back to O'Hare on Sat afternoon!
 
The bus will take you from O"Hare to the TRAIN in Rosemont and then you take the train the rest of the way in. Then on the way back you take the Blue line train OUT of the city to Rosemont, where again you will be transferred to a bus to the airport.
 
Thanks. I should have read the first post all the way thru before I panicked. How long of a bus ride is Rosemont from the airport?
 
Rosemont is the town due east of the to the airport and is the very first train stop after leaving the airport. In other words, very close.
 
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Any idea how far the airport is from the hotels? I think I will just taxi it.
 
PCJenni said:
Any idea how far the airport is from the hotels? I think I will just taxi it.
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Depends on which airport to which hotel.
If you're going to take a cab try and find some other PC people to split it with.
 
I have been to NC twice and have taken the train and the shuttle and I say Shuttle all the way! Least hassle and fastest transportation. I know it costs a bit more but for me the whole trip is special so I am going to make it the most pleasant I possibly can.


ETA: Sharing a cab is good too.
 
If someone from wave one takes the bus/train option from O'Hare, could you post how difficult or easy it was? I know I would really appreciate it.

Guy
 
PCJenni said:
Any idea how far the airport is from the hotels? I think I will just taxi it.
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Depending on time of day and traffic, a taxi could be very very expensive.
 
Becky0216 said:
For more information, please visit the CTA Web site.
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I just checked the CTA website and found nothing about this...I guess I'm going to attempt the bus/train anyway, since it's only one stop to catch the train.
 
Especially if traveling alone I highly reccomend making your way to ground transportation and hooking up with other PC'ers. There will be lots and someone is always looking to split a ride.
 

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