Annual Meeting
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Air Transportation
There are two main airports serving the greater Chicago, IL area.
O'Hare International Airport (1-773-686-2200) handles more passengers than any other airport in the world. For visitors needing information or directions, airport information booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal. A foreign currency exchange is located on the lower level of the International Terminal. It's 13 miles from O’Hare to downtown. During rush-hour it can take about an hour. During the middle of the day and evenings it takes around 30 minutes. Taking a taxi to/from the airport varies depending on travel time from $30-50 from O’Hare.
If you will be traveling to O'Hare International Airport, Save 5% by booking through American Airlines. For reservations, call 1-800-433-1790, and use the AAO-HNSF's special negotiated authorization number, A5398AR. You may also visit www.aa.com to make your arrangements. After selecting your flight, go to the "AA.com Promotion Code" field and enter A A5398AR.
Midway Airport (1-773-838-0600) is located at 5700 Cicero Ave., 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. The one-building airport is divided into three terminals, A, B and C. The main lobby at the airport's center entrance is where the information booth and all vehicle pick-up services are available. It's about 12 miles from Midway to downtown. During rush-hour it can take about 45 minutes to an hour. During the mid-day and evenings it's around 20-30 minutes. Taking a taxi to/from the airport varies depending on travel time from $25–45 from Midway.
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UnitedStatesVisas.gov is an official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures. Use this site to learn about the visa application process, understand current requirements, and get updates on recent developments. US-VISIT is part of a continuum of security measures that begins outside land borders, when a person applies for a visa to travel to the United States, and continues on through entry and exit at U.S. air and seaports and, eventually, at land border crossings. The US-VISIT program enhances the security of U.S. citizens and visitors by verifying the identity of visitors with visas. Ground Transportation Go Airport Express is Chicago's total transportation company featuring door-to-door service to/from both major airports. O'Hare prices: $27 oneway/$49 roundtrip. Midway prices: $22 oneway/$37 roundtrip. Prices are subject to change without notice. Most major credit cards accepted. Operating 365 days a year. Visit the Go Airport Express website The McCormick Place Convention Center is approximately four miles from the downtown area. During the Annual Meeting, AAO-HNSF will provide shuttle transportation between all of the official AAO-HNSF hotels and McCormick Place Convention Center, except the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, which is adjacent to the convention center. Special Assistance Hotels |
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