SVC Discount Travel Arrangements
2008 51st SVC Annual Technical Conference
April 19-24, 2008
Hyatt Regency Chicago on the River Walk, Chicago IL
SVC TechCon General Conference Information
Airline Reservations
The Society of Vacuum Coaters has selected American Airlines as the Official Airline for our upcoming conference in Chicago, IL in April 2008. To take advantage of discount savings on your airline ticket, travel American round-trip from anywhere to Chicago, IL between April 12 and May 1, 2008.
American is offering 5% off the lowest published fare—or is offering Zone fares that are discounted off Y fares. For Zone Fares, a seven-day advance purchase and a two night minimum stay are required—Zone fares are based on Origin and Destination.
The $10 booking fee by phone can be avoided by booking on-line at www.aa.com. After selecting flights, place the SVC Authorization number (A7148AW) in the AA.com discount code box located on the Passenger Detail page to obtain the discount.
You or your Travel Agent can call and book a special Directional Zone Fare between 7:00 a.m. and midnight every day. Ensure that the American agent documents your passenger record with SVC’s Authorization #A7148AW. There is no requirement for a Saturday-night stay. Check with American Airlines to find the discount fare that best suits your needs! (You will be confirmed at the lowest applicable fare, providing tariff rules are met.)
For reservations, visit www.aa.com or call American Airlines Meeting Services today at 1-800/433-1790 and reference SVC’s Authorization #A7148AW. Call EARLY since seats are limited and restrictions may apply.
Ground Transportation
Shuttle Service from Chicago Airports To/From Downtown Chicago
Continental Shuttle Service from O'Hare and Midway to/from Downtown Chicago - serving all Downtown Hotels with Door to Door Service. Departs from airports every 10 minutes.
For information and reservations call 773/247-1200 or make online reservations at www.airportexpress.com. No reservation is required for service from airports to Downtown.
One-Way (single) is $25 from O'Hare and $20 from Midway.
One-Way Pair Fare (per person) is $18 from O'Hare and $14 from Midway.
One-Way Group Fare (per person) is $14 from O'Hare and $12 from Midway.
Directions to the Hyatt Regency Chicago
Hotel Address:
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive,
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 565 1234 Fax: +1 312 239 4414
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Midway |
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Approx. 45 minutes travel time |
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Approx. 30 minutes travel time |
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Airport Express |
Located on Baggage Claim level |
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Located on Baggage Claim level |
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888.284.3826 |
Terminal 1 - Door 1E |
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Door 3 |
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Terminal 2 - Door 2D |
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Terminal 3 - Door 5E |
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1 person - $25 one-way; $46 round-trip |
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1 person - $19 one-way; $34 round-trip |
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2 people - $18 one-way; $34 round-trip |
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2 people - $13 one-way; $24 round-trip |
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3 or more - $14 one-way; $27 round-trip |
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3 or more - $11 one-way; $20 round-trip |
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(all quotes are per person) |
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Service runs from 6:05am to 7:35pm |
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Service runs from 6:15am to 7:45pm |
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Taxi |
Approx. $40 (tip is included) |
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Approx. $30 (tip is included) |
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(Shuttle & Taxi times vary with traffic) |
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The "L" |
Runs from O'Hare to Clark/Lake Sts. |
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Runs from Midway to State/Lake Sts. |
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every 10 minutes from 7am - 11pm, |
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every 10 minutes from 6am - 10pm, |
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with overnight service every half hour. |
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every 20 minutes from 10pm - 1am, |
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no service from 1am - 3am. |
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To board train, follow signs for trains |
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To board train, follow signs for |
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to downtown. The Blue Line station |
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trains to downtown. The Orange Line |
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is located 1 level below Baggage Claim |
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station is located on the other |
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between Terminals 1 & 2. |
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side of the parking garage. It is |
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Be sure to check that you are |
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approx. a 10 minute walk from |
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boarding the "next train out", as |
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the gates to the station. |
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there may be other Blue Line |
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trains that will depart later. |
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$2.00/person one-way, tickets can |
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$2.00/person one-way, tickets can |
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be purchased at vending machine in |
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be purchased at vending machine in |
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the station. |
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the station. |
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Once off of the train at Clark/Lake, it |
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Once off the train at State/Lake, it is |
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is six blocks to the hotel. Go east |
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four blocks to the hotel. Go east |
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on Lake St. to Stetson St. Make a |
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on Lake St. to Stetson St. Make a |
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left on Stetson and the hotel is two |
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left on Stetson and the hotel is two |
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blocks up. The West Tower |
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blocks up. The West Tower |
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entrance will be on your left. |
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entrance will be on your left. |
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