Originally Posted by
84fiero
Overnighting at ORD is perfectly safe. There are many reputable airport area hotels that have hotel shuttle buses to pick you up at the airport and take you back the next day. There is also a Hilton onsite that is directly connected to the terminal - you just walk to it through an inside passageway.
I guess when you come from a more dangerous place you automatically try to guard yourself. It would be a waste to overnight at Chicago and not visit the city. I have been twice, but being my first trip by myself i prefer to keep it simple and stick just with the SF visit. Thanks for the tips, it's handy to know that both DFW and ORD pack hotels on-site and that both options despite a late arrival are safe.
Originally Posted by
dkerr
FYI, Both ORD and DFW have hotels in the airport. Hilton in ORD is right at the terminal buildings, walking distance. There are two Hyatts in DFW. The newer (Grand Hyatt) is connected to Terminal D building. The older (Hyatt Regency) is close to terminal C but is a shuttle bus (or walk across parking garage which you probably don't want to do given your concerns). They won't be the cheapest option but boy are they convenient.
DAK
What would you recommend if next time i claim an award i get offered an overnight at DFW,ORD and LAX. If visiting the city i would pick Chicago any day, but if i had to overnight near the airport or at it, what is the better choice out of DFW,ORD,LAX and mainly AA hubs. I suppose JFK is out of the map as it can be very expensive,crowed and stressful. I would think Chicago is more expensive than Los Angeles and Los Angeles generally a bit pricy than Fort Worth, but really i don't have clue. Have stayed in Los Angeles and Chicago, but never in FW.
I'll have in mind your directions, they are very precise, super convenient ! to know.
I'm still keeping CCS-MIA-SFO-DFW-IND-MIA-CCS route. It will save me $$$, hassle and time by skipping the overnights. If i was going with my family i would think that an overnight an almost a complete day at Chicago would be fantastic time. Alone it doesn't make much sense. The IND-MIA leg is operated by an Envoy Air ERJ4 .. i hope it isn't so bad! Have never tried any subsidiaries, A Eagle (i think there most not be much difference between AA, must be the same thing just in a smaller jet) or low cost airlines. Been reading that IND has many good reviews, so i'm looking up to it ! I'll keep trying to find something better but i don't have EF
