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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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Airport-To-Hotel
Getting Around Chicago
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Airport-to-Hotel Transportation Information |
There are two major airports that serve the Chicago area: O’Hare International Airport (17 miles/35minutes from the Hilton Chicago and Midway Airport (12 miles/20 minutes from the Hilton Chicago) |
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Driving Directions:
From O'Hare International Airport: Take I-190 heading east toward Chicago. I-190 East becomes the Kennedy Expwy/I-90 East. Continue east on I-90. Exit for Congress Pkwy/I-290 West toward the Chicago Loop. Merge onto I-290 East; this turns into Congress Pkwy. Continue on Congress Pkway to S Michigan Ave. Turn right and proceed to the hotel.
From Midway Airport: Head north from S Cicero Ave - go 2.0 mi, Turn right into the I-55 N entry ramp - go 6.0 mi, Take the Cermak Rd exit 293A to Chinatown - go 0.7 mi, 4. Turn right at W Cermak Rd - go 0.2 mi, Continue on E Cermak Rd/E 22nd St - go 0.2 mi, Turn left at S Michigan Ave - go 1.4 mi |
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| Taxi Service: |
| From O’Hare Airport |
$35 and up (one-way) |
| From Midway Airport |
$25 and up (one-way) |
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| Continental Airport Express (Shuttle): 1-800-654-7871 |
| From O’Hare Airport |
$20 (one-way) & $37 (roundtrip) |
| From Midway Airport |
$16 (one-way) & $30 (roundtrip) |
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| Train: |
| From O’Hare Airport |
$1.75 |
| From Midway Airport |
$1.75 |
| (visit www.transitchicago.com to see available routes between Hilton Towers and airports) |
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Getting Around Chicago |
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By Taxi:
A detailed listing of how taxicab fares are determined and paid in the City of Chicago is available on the City of Chicago website (http://egov.cityofchicago.org/ ). |
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In Chicago, you pay the amount shown on the taximeter, plus any tolls |
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There is no extra charge for baggage or credit card use, and tipping is optional |
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The “flag pull” or initial charge is $2.25 for the first 1/9 mile |
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The additional fraction of a mile charge is $.20 for each additional 1/9 mile |
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Every 36 seconds of time elapsed is $.20 |
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The flat fee for the first additional passenger is $1.00 |
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The flat fee for each additional passenger, after the first additional passenger is $.50 |
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Primary Chicago Taxi Companies
- American-United Taxi -- 773-248-7600
- Checker Cab -- 312-243-2537
- Flash Cab -- 773-561-1444
- Yellow Cab of Chicago -- 312-829-4222
Yellow Cab offers Taxi Coupons sold in booklets of $50.00 with tear-out coupons in $1 and $2 increments. Good for travelers who don’t want to carry large amounts of cash, but need taxi fare around town.
Bus & Train
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) (http://www.transitchicago.com/ ) has a lot of useful information including Bus and Train maps, schedules, and stops. The CTA also has Visitor Passes available for unlimited use of buses and trains at http://www3.yourcta.com/Default.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1. Information from CTA: |
- Chicago on $5 a day. Or less: You can enjoy unlimited rides on all CTA buses and trains with a 1, 2, 3, or 5-day Visitor Passes. Your pass activates the first time you use it and is good for the number of consecutive days shown on the front of the pass. CTA's Visitor Passes make getting to Chicago's top attractions quick, easy and a lot cheaper than cab rides or parking fees.
Note: CTA Visitor Passes are also valid on Pace buses (except Pace route 835). CTA Visitor Passes are not valid on Metra (commuter railroad) trains. Visitor Passes cannot be shared or recharged.
- Your Best Travel Value: Visitor Passes offer you the most economical travel value. With unlimited rides, the more you ride, the more you save!
- 1-Day Visitor Pass for $5
- 2-Day Visitor Pass for $9
- 3-Day Visitor Pass for $12
- 5-Day Visitor Pass for $18
- 7-Day Regular Pass for $20
- Just call 1-888-YOUR-CTA and you will be connected to a transit specialist, who will arrange an advanced purchase of your passes and will help you plan your trip on the CTA. You can also purchase your pass on-line and have it mailed to you (please allow 10 working days for delivery).
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Travel Tip: For groups of 15 or more, call us prior to your trip, so we can be sure to accommodate all of your group's transit needs.
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| Trolley (Free) – For more information on the schedule and stops for Chicago’s Free Trolley system, visit www.cityofchicago.org . Under the “Exploring Chicago” heading, click on “Travel and Transportation”, and then on “Public Transportation” for the trolley schedule and stops. |
