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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
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You could do MSP and have people stay/meet at either the JW or Radisson Blu at Mall of America. It's a short and pleasant light rail ride from the airport, with the light rail also connecting MOA to downtown. Of course, there is also a good selection of downtown hotels.
ORD and MDW are also connected to downtown and near north areas by public transportation, but IME it's less pleasant.