Chicago Seminars Oct 12-14, 2012
Aug 31, 2012, 5:16 pm
#346
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I am booked at the ORD Hilton. What would be the best way for me to get to the venue?
Aug 31, 2012, 6:06 pm
#348
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I'm looking for Saturday evening dinner suggestions for me and my teenage daugther. Wish list: (1) Accessible by short cab ride, airport shuttle, or within walking distance of overflow hotel and (2) "local" cuisine.
If others would like to join us for dinner, let me know.
Thanks!
If others would like to join us for dinner, let me know.
Thanks!
There are two famous Chicago pizza places nearby: Giordano's and Gino's East. Both are just down the road on Higgins, about 1 - 1.5 miles. Might not qualify as "easy walking distance" in the middle of October, but doable, and the hotel shuttle might be able to take you there.
http://www.loumalnatis.com/Locations/Details.aspx?ID=8
It is about 3 or 4 miles NW on Higgins Rd from your hotel.
poptarts, I'm sure my wife and I could be convinced to give you a ride (and join you for dinner).
Last edited by cheltzel; Aug 31, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Aug 31, 2012, 10:47 pm
#349
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Though I shall not be judgmental and let the guests of the city pick. Either place is more 'local' than many other choices in the area.
Sep 1, 2012, 5:42 am
#350
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Sep 1, 2012, 4:01 pm
#351
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Sep 2, 2012, 2:39 pm
#352
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SPG Properties close by
Anyone have thoughts on which is the better SPG property to stay at nearby the event, the Westin NW or the Sheraton Suites Elk Grove?
Not sure if either offers a shuttle to the event, but if they don't and anyone wants to split a cab let me know.
Not sure if either offers a shuttle to the event, but if they don't and anyone wants to split a cab let me know.
Sep 3, 2012, 1:40 pm
#353
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Unfortunately, no shuttles. I'm contemplating staying at the Sheraton Suites for 3,000 points on Saturday. It is closer than Westin according to the map, but then I'm mindful of real travel time and costs that can be an entirely different matter. Anyone local know how much a cab fare would be between those two properties?
Sep 4, 2012, 7:51 am
#354
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Unfortunately, no shuttles. I'm contemplating staying at the Sheraton Suites for 3,000 points on Saturday. It is closer than Westin according to the map, but then I'm mindful of real travel time and costs that can be an entirely different matter. Anyone local know how much a cab fare would be between those two properties?
I use American Taxi (http://www.americantaxi.com/, (847) 253-4411) or 303 Taxi (http://www.303taxi.com/index.aspx, (847) 303-0303), but I imagine both hotels have their preferred companies, too.
Sep 4, 2012, 8:01 am
#355
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Shouldn't be more than $12-$15 (plus extra pax and tolls, if any). Remember that this is a suburban area. You cannot flag a cab down; you or the hotel must call for one.
I use American Taxi (http://www.americantaxi.com/, (847) 253-4411) or 303 Taxi (http://www.303taxi.com/index.aspx, (847) 303-0303), but I imagine both hotels have their preferred companies, too.
I use American Taxi (http://www.americantaxi.com/, (847) 253-4411) or 303 Taxi (http://www.303taxi.com/index.aspx, (847) 303-0303), but I imagine both hotels have their preferred companies, too.
Sep 4, 2012, 9:58 am
#356
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+1 to legalalien on the two cab companies.
I live in the NW suburbs of Chicago and these are the two main cab companies for the area.
Both are large and have excellent reputations. I personally use American Taxi, but that is just a personal preference. I am sure there are lots of folks in my area that swear by 303 as well.
I live in the NW suburbs of Chicago and these are the two main cab companies for the area.
Both are large and have excellent reputations. I personally use American Taxi, but that is just a personal preference. I am sure there are lots of folks in my area that swear by 303 as well.
Sep 4, 2012, 10:29 am
#357
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UA Discount Code
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Sep 4, 2012, 11:10 am
#358
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Just remembered I signed-up for this...getting excited!!
Sep 4, 2012, 12:56 pm
#359
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SFO-ORD Down to $237 w/UA Discount Code
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Currently showing UA 734 SFO/ORD 0559/1209 752 and UA 1715 SFO/ORD 0938/1557 738 on Fri -10/12 as available with returns on TUE - 10/16 on almost every flight ORD/SFO although a few flights have only a handful of seats left (departure time / # seats left - * if many seats): 0605/*, 0705/*, 0818/4, 0921/4, 11055/3, 1222/*, 1318/7, 1533/*, 1939/* and 2045/*.
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Currently showing UA 734 SFO/ORD 0559/1209 752 and UA 1715 SFO/ORD 0938/1557 738 on Fri -10/12 as available with returns on TUE - 10/16 on almost every flight ORD/SFO although a few flights have only a handful of seats left (departure time / # seats left - * if many seats): 0605/*, 0705/*, 0818/4, 0921/4, 11055/3, 1222/*, 1318/7, 1533/*, 1939/* and 2045/*.
Book on United.com and use Offer Code = "ZNMN536026".
Last edited by LinBros; Sep 4, 2012 at 4:05 pm Reason: Forgot to include offer code.
Sep 4, 2012, 10:47 pm
#360
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Thanks all for the taxi answers. I guess it's better than I thought.