The WEFTEC.08 Exhibition, workshops, technical sessions, and the majority of official events will take place at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616.


AIRPORTS
The Chicago Airport System
Website:  www.flychicago.com
Customer Service Hotline:  1-800-832-6352

Midway International Airport
Location:  approximately 10 miles from downtown Chicago

O’Hare International Airport
Location:  approximately 17 miles from downtown Chicago

TRAVEL AGENCY
Association Travel Concepts (ATC)
Website: www.atcmeetings.com
Select MEETINGS to link to Air - Meetings and Leisure (TravelASP). When registering to use the online booking tool please enter WEF in the Company, Organization or Association field.
Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
Phone: 1-800-458-9383
Fax: (858) 362-3153

Association Travel Concepts (ATC) is a full service travel agency that provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, e-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets and MORE!

AIRLINE DISCOUNTS
United - up to 15% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply.
American Airlines - 5% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased prior to the meeting.
ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.

CAR DISCOUNTS
Avis & Enterprise - discounted meeting rates.

You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers to receive WEFTEC.08 travel discounts:

Traveling From Midway:
Approximately $22 one-way, $37 round-trip per person.  Shuttles depart from Midway airport every 15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels.  The Airport Express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from baggage claim. Reservations from Midway to downtown are not necessary. The last Airport Express van leaves Midway at 10:30 p.m. seven nights a week.

Traveling From O'Hare:
Approximately $27 one-way, $49 round-trip per person.  Shuttles depart from O'Hare airport every 10-15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels. Loading zones for boarding the Airport Express van are at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3E across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level.  At the international terminal, they are located outside Door 1E, which is just outside of baggage claim and Customs. The last Airport Express van leaves O'Hare at 11:30 p.m. seven nights a week. Airport Express Ticket Counters for purchasing tickets are located at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3F lower level across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level. Reservations from O’Hare to downtown are not necessary.


TAXI
All taxis run on meters.  The initial charge is $2.25 for the first 1/9-mile and $.20 per 1/9-mile thereafter.  There is no extra charge for baggage or credit card payment.  The flat fee for the first additional passenger is $1.00 and $.50 for each additional passenger thereafter.

At Midway airport, taxis are located curbside in front of the main terminal.  At O’Hare airport, taxis are available curbside on the lower level of each terminal.  Expect to pay between $30-40 one-way between the airports and Downtown.


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Chicago Transit Authority
Website:  www.transitchicago.com
Customer Service:  1-888-YOURCTA  (1-888-968-7282)

The Chicago Transit Authority operates an extensive system of buses, elevated (“L”) trains, and subway trains.  Cash fares: $2 per ride on bus and rail; exact fare only; no change returned. No transfers issued when paying with cash.


PARKING
There are two main parking lots on the McCormick Place campus in close proximity and walking distance to the convention complex.  Lot A is the primary parking location for WEFTEC-related activities.  Lot A is a six level garage located directly across from the Grand Concourse/Gate 4.  Covered walkways from Lot A leading directly into McCormick Place and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place provide added convenience.

The parking rate is currently $16. This is a flat fee regardless of the amount of time the vehicle is parked. Parking fees can be paid by cash or credit card; VISA, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.

Visit McCormick Place online for driving directions and  more detailed information about parking.

Please contact your hotel directly to inquire about parking availability, locations, and costs.


WEF SHUTTLE BUS SYSTEM
Shuttle bus service will be available from Sunday, October 19, through Wednesday, October 22.  Inbound routes between the official WEFTEC hotels and McCormick Place will operate during the morning hours, and outbound routes between McCormick Place and conference hotels will be available during the late afternoon and early evening hours.  Final routes and schedules will be posted in each hotel’s lobby and in the Conference Program and Exhibitor Guide, distributed onsite.

Please note: shuttle bus service may not be available directly from every WEFTEC hotel.  In some cases, guests may be asked to walk a short distance to another hotel/location to catch the shuttle bus.  The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place will not be serviced by WEFTEC shuttles, as it is connected to the convention center.