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DebbieJ said:Oh, and it's EL train, as in Elevated.
I would say taking one of those shuttles is a fast and easy way and chances are, you'll find other consultants who might be getting in a little late like you that can share a shuttle. Or a cab works too. I just hope you can find someone to split it with since that'll make it much cheaper! I suppose you'd get to avoid traffic if you take the El into the "loop" (the main downtown area), then take a connecting train or just take a cab from there.heat123 said:Deb, what about direct from the airport to MC cormick place? Taxi it strait there?
Ok, after thinking about this more and knowing that you want to get downtown as quickly as possible so as not to miss too much of that first workshop.....heat123 said:Deb, what about direct from the airport to MC cormick place? Taxi it strait there?
Wow, sounds like Chicago is like busy NY!? Ok I think I Got it, now I just have to take these notes, copy and paste then remember to bring them with me!pamperedbecky said:Ok, after thinking about this more and knowing that you want to get downtown as quickly as possible so as not to miss too much of that first workshop.....
I would suggest taking the "El" if you're comfortable with that. The trains run VERY frequently and you don't have to deal with the congested traffic that may or may not be an issue at that time of day. You just NEVER know. I'd take the "El" which would be the blue line to the Jackson/Dearborn station and get off. You'd get off there, go to street level and get a cab and take that directly to McCormick place. I believe you'd want to tell the cabbie that you want the east building right next to lake Michigan because that's usually where registration is. What do all you other Chicagoans think??? I'm pretty familiar with the city and took the "El" for years when I lived downtown. I'd say this is the fastest and cheapest way to do it. What is an "El" ride these days??? $2.25 or something like that? This way would be a lot cheaper than a cab from O'Hare and you wouldn't have to deal with traffic.
Heather is coming in on Monday afternoon, but it sounds like you're coming in Sunday. Otherwise hooking up would have been a good idea!!chefpenny99 said:Heather,
What is your travel schedule? I'm flying out of LAX at 9:15am, connecting in St. Louis, MO and arriving at O'Hare at 4:50pm (on American Airlines). I always take the train to the Hilton. If you are arriving around the same time we could meet up and go downtown together. Let me know.
Penny
pamperedbecky said:That would be what I would vote for...take the El from O'Hare to downtown/loop, then just take a cab. I can find out more specific instructions if you want.
Joelen said:Hi all... I'm a native Chicagoan. If you are getting a cab from either Midway or Ohare, do mention to the cabbie that you want the shared rate. From Midway, it will cost about $14 from Midway to downtown - which includes McCormick Place. From Ohare, I believe its $19.
All cabs have these prices inside so don't let them take advantage of you!
To get to the Sheraton, you can take the L train towards Brooklyn and get off at the 8th Avenue station. The Sheraton is just a short walk from there.
Yes, you can take any L train as long as it is heading towards Brooklyn. Just make sure to get off at the 8th Avenue station.
The L train ride to the Sheraton from Manhattan usually takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on your starting location.
Yes, the Sheraton is within walking distance from the L train. It is just a few blocks away from the 8th Avenue station.
Yes, you can also take a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft to get to the Sheraton. There are also buses that stop near the hotel.