Hotel & Travel
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Chicago Marriott Downtown
540 North Michigan Avenue
(Driveway Entrance on 541 North Rush Street)
Chicago, Illinois 60611
- Make a reservation online: Click here
- Phone reservations: 877-303-0104
Room Rates
- $175 a night for single and double (+15.4% tax)
Internet Availability
- Internet access is available in hotel rooms for just $1/day
- Free Internet will be available in the lobby
Travel
AEJMC has negotiated special airfare discounts for O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) Airports.
American Airlines – Receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable published air fare. Go to www.aa.com and choose ‘More Flight Search Options’ and insert the promotion code 2882BN in the appropriate box. Or call 1-800-433-1790. A $25 reservation service charge per ticket will apply for tickets purchased via the 800 number. (Valid for travel Aug. 2 – 15)
Delta – Receive up to 10% discount off applicable air fares. Go to www.delta.com and click on ‘Book a Trip.’ Click on ‘Meeting Event Code’ and enter NM9RY. Or call 1-800-328-1111 and refer to NM9RY. A $25 service fee per ticket will apply for booking via the 800 number. (Valid for travel Aug. 3 – 16)
United – Receive up to 10% off published fares. Go to www.united.com for a minimum of a 5% discount. After choosing flights, insert ZMPV251319 in the ‘Offer Code’ box. Or call United Meetings at 800-426-1122. Refer to Z Code ZMPV and Agreement Code 251319. A $25 reservation service charge per ticket will apply for tickets purchased via the 800 number. (Valid for travel Aug. 2 – 15)
If you use a travel agent, make certain to give them the promotion codes to obtain the discounts. Attendees from countries other than Canada and the U.S. should call their local office for tickets. The Promotion Codes will work for some international fares.
Shuttle Service
O’Hare is 15 miles and Midway is 12 miles from the Marriott. Transportation from either airport is via GO Airport Express, subway or taxi. Airport Express from O’Hare is $31 one way/$55 round trip; from Midway is $26 one way/$46 round trip (Look for instructions on this page to make reservations and obtain a 10% discount.)
Reservations may be made one of three ways to receive 10% off Shared Ride Service with Go Airport Express:
- Directly at http://airportexpress.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=AEJMC&LOGON=GO
- Online at www.AirportExpress.com. Enter code “AEJMC”
- Calling 1-800-284-3826. Use code “AEJMC”
O’Hare – Shuttles depart every 15-to-20 minutes to Chicago downtown and suburban hotels. GO Airport Express Ticket Counters are located at Door 1E, Door 2E and Door 5D lower level across from Baggage Claim.
Midway – Shuttles depart every 15-to-20 minutes to Chicago downtown and suburban hotels. GO Airport Express Ticket Counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from Southwest Airlines baggage claim.Subway: Subway is $2.25 one way. The Subway Station closest to the Marriott is at Grand Avenue and State Street (Red Line). It is 2-tenths of a mile from the Marriott.
Taxi: Taxi from O’Hare is $40 (estimated) one way; from Midway is $30 (estimated) one way.Entertainment
There’s no shortage of things to do in Chicago. Take a look at these attractions or see a full list of attractions at ChooseChicago.com.
Great Things to Do in Chicago
- Navy Pier – With more than 50 acres of parks, shops and restaurants along the lakefront, Navy Pier’s attractions include the IMAX Theatre, the Ferris Wheel, the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
- Millennium Park – This new cultural hot spot features a spectacular elliptical sculpture by Anish Kapoor, the beautifully landscaped Lurie Garden, the Frank Gehry designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and a digitally – animated water fountain created by Jaume Plensa.
- John G. Shedd Aquarium – From beluga whales to frolicking sea otters, and lively penguins to exotic fish, the Shedd is the world’s largest indoor aquarium offering more than 8,000 aquatic animals.
- Chicago Skydeck – Breath-taking 360-degree views from North America’s tallest building in the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower). At 103 stories high, the Skydeck offers an unparalleled view of Chicago and four surrounding states.
- Chicago Children’s Museum – Hands-on exhibits and new activities daily make every visit special for kids and adults.
- Dining – Chicagoans are famous for taking two classics very seriously: pizza and hot dogs. But there lots of other choices as well! For a list of dining options in Chicago, click here.
- Shopping – With world-class department stores, boutiques, specialty shops, and more, Chicago won’t disappoint the most adventurous of shoppers. Go here for a list of stores.
Great Things to Do in Chicago for FREE
- Chicago Cultural Center – The Chicago Cultural Center is a landmark building providing one of the most comprehensive free arts showcases in the United States. Expect to find exciting daily programming covering a wide range of the performing, visual, and literary arts.
- Lincoln Park Zoo – Come to Lincoln Park Zoo where in the shadow of skyscrapers, you can see gorillas climb trees, sea lions frolic in their pool, and lions roar in the open air to no one in particular. Best of all, this wonderful zoo is open every day of the year and always free!
- Garfield Park Conservatory – One of the largest gardens under glass in the nation, Garfield Park Conservatory features five permanent collections, an indoor children’s garden, outdoor gardens and five annual flower shows. Admission and parking are free. Also free are the peaceful and enchanting gardens in the Lincoln Park Conservatory in the heart of Lincoln Park, adjacent to the Lincoln Park Zoo.
- Chicago Greeter – Why not let a friendly local show you around? You can make a reservation and a Chicago Greeter will gladly take you on a tour of the city. More than 100 Chicago Greeter volunteers speak 13 different languages. The Chicago Greeter registration system matches greeters with visitors based on language and interest. This tour guide service is entirely free!
