HOTEL
Sleeping rooms have been reserved for Moving into the Future at the Government rate of $179 per night, plus tax at the:
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Telephone: 312-943-7200
Toll-Free: 800-937-8461
FAX: 312-397-5580
Online Reservations
To receive the Government rate, you must either follow the online reservation link or call the toll free number and identify yourself as an attendee of the Moving Into the Future meeting.
The deadline for hotel reservations is September 28, 2009. Room and rate availability cannot be guaranteed after this date. Please note that hotel check-in is at 3:00 p.m. and checkout is at 12:00 noon.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend the meeting, you must call the hotel and cancel your reservation at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date or your credit card will be charged for one night stay. Please contact Helene Fredericks at helenef@esi-dc.com if you have any questions regarding hotel accommodations.
SHUTTLE
Traveling From O'Hare:
Shuttles depart from O'Hare airport every 10-15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels, downtown businesses, near
north residential locations, and suburban locations. Our loading zones for boarding the Airport Express van are at Terminal 1 by
Door E (United), Terminal 2 by Door C (Continental, Northwest, US Airways), Terminal 3 by Door E (American, Delta) and
Terminal 5 (International) outside Door D across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level. At the international terminal
we are located just outside Door 1E which is just outside of baggage claim and Customs. The last Go Airport Express van leaves
O'Hare at 11:30 pm seven nights a week. Go Airport Express Ticket Counters for purchasing tickets are located at Door 1E, Door
2E, Door 3E and Door 5D lower levels across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level.
Traveling From Midway:
Shuttles depart from Midway airport every 15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels, downtown businesses and near
north residential locations. Our airport express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from
Southwest Airlines baggage claim. Reservations from Midway to downtown are not necessary. The last Airport Express van
leaves Midway at 10:30pm seven nights a week from Go Airport Express Counter Door 3, Lower Level
Rates
Airport Transfer Services to Downtown
(per person) |
O'Hare
(ORD) |
Midway
(MDW) |
| Single one way: |
$27.00 |
$22.00 |
| Single round trip: |
$49.00 |
$39.00 |
| Pair fare one way (2): |
$19.00 |
$15.00 |
| Pair fare round trip (2): |
$35.00 |
$27.00 |
| Group fare one way (3 or more) |
$14.00 |
$12.00 |
| Group fare round trip (3 or more) |
$27.00 |
$22.00 |
DIRECTIONS
From North
- Take Interstate 94 South and exit at Ohio Street
- Travel east on Ohio for approximately 9 blocks to Michigan Avenue
- Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
- Travel north approximately 9 blocks to Delaware
- Turn right onto Delaware and continue to hotel entrance
From West
- Take Interstate 55 East to I-90/94 North
- Exit at Ohio Street
- Travel east on Ohio for approximately 9 blocks to Michigan Avenue
- Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
- Travel north approximately 9 blocks to Delaware
- Turn right onto Delaware and continue to hotel
From O'Hare International Airport - ORD
- Take Interstate 90 East which turns into JFK Expressway (I-90/94)
- Take Ohio Street exit and travel east on Ohio for approximately 9 blocks to Michigan Avenue
- Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
- Travel north approximately 9 blocks to Delaware
- Turn right onto Delaware
From South
- Take I-94 North and exit at Ohio Street
- Travel east on Ohio for approximately 9 blocks to Michigan Avenue
- Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
- Travel north approximately 9 blocks to Delaware
- Turn right onto Delaware and continue to hotel entrance
TRAVEL
Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses; however, ESI Travel is available to assist you in making your travel arrangements for this meeting if you wish. Please be aware that ESI Travel charges a $45 service fee for all ticket reservations. If you wish to use this service, please contact Bridget Hanafin by e-mail at bridgeth@esitravel-dc.com.
Please include the following information in your e-mail:
- Event name: Moving Into the Future: New Dimensions and Strategies for Women’s Health Research
- Arrival and departure dates and departure city
- Seating preference (aisle, window) and preferred time frame for traveling
- Your e-mail address and/or fax number
- Payment information (major credit card)
If you are planning to travel by air, remember that heightened security measures have been implemented at all airports. Be prepared to furnish e-ticket itineraries and receipts, along with Government-issued photo identification, upon check-in. Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to their scheduled departure to ensure ample time to clear security. Upon arrival at the airport, we suggest that you ask airline personnel whether you are permitted to check in at the gate. |