Chicago O’Hare International Airport (airport code
ORD) is approximately 18 miles (29 km) from downtown.
Chicago O’Hare has four terminals:
Terminal 1 is for United and United Express flights plus Lufthansa departures. |
Terminal 2 airlines include Air Canada, America West, Continental, Northwest, United and US Airways |
Terminal 3 airlines include Alaska, American and Delta. |
Terminal 5 is the international terminal for most non-US airline departures and all international arrivals. |
Find Chicago O’Hare flight information, transit services
provided, flight time and mileage to help make your
Chicago visit planning a breeze. Please call
800-832-6352 or visit www.ohare.com.
AIRLINE INFORMATION
United Airlines
Attention: Meeting Plus Reservation Center
Tour/Meeting ID Code: 597CH
800-521-4041
Hours of Operation: 7-days a week
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., EST
Saturday - Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., EST
United Airlines is offering special meeting fares for all
attendees of ASCE who use the Special Meeting Desk to
book their reservations. Book early and take advantage
of the promotional fares that give you the greatest savings!
Earn a discount off applicable fares, including
First Class. By purchasing your ticket at least 30 days
in advance of your scheduled travel you will receive
additional discounts. Simply call (or have your travel
agent call) 1-800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID
Number 597CH. Mileage Plus members receive full
credit for all miles flown to this meeting. You or your
travel agent should call today, as seats may be limited.
AIR LINE SHUTTLE SERVICE INFORMATION
Bus/Shuttle Center
There is a central bus pick-up point located on the
ground floor of the central parking garage in the main airport
core between Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Follow the signs.
From Terminal 5 take the ATS transfer train to Terminal 3
and walk to the bus center.
Continental Airport Express
Airport Express coaches and vans depart from each terminal
for downtown Chicago. Information/booking counters
are located in each terminal’s Arrivals area near baggage
claim.
Departures are every 5-10 minutes with first departure
around 6 a.m., last about 11.30 p.m.
• Reservations recommended for groups of 3 or more
traveling to downtown Chicago.
• Fare: Around $46 round trip to downtown Chicago.
Information at 800 654-7871 or at the Airport Express
web site: www.airportexpress.com.
Wheelchair-equipped vehicles can be prebooked
at 800 654-7871
Omega Airport Shuttle
There is an hourly shuttle to Midway Airport operated
by Omega Airport Shuttle.
The service departs Terminal 5 at 40 minutes past the
hour and the Bus/Shuttle Center at Terminals 1/2/3 at
45 minutes past the hour. The first departure is at 6.40
a.m., the last 11.40 p.m. Journey time is about an hour.
• Reservations recomended for groups of 3 or more
traveling to downtown Chicago.
• Fare: $36 Round trip to downtown Chicago.
Information is available at 773-483-6634 or at the
Omega Airport Shuttle web site: www.omegashuttle.com.
CAR RENTAL INFORMATION
Save on car rentals! Enjoy the many attractions in the
Chicago area while at the Conference. ASCE has negotiated
discounted car rental rates during ASCE’s Annual
Civil Engineering Conference.
Hertz Car Rental is the official rental car company for the
2006 Annual Conference. Attendees may reserve rental
vehicles through Hertz directly at 800-521-4041.
Reference the Hertz code CDP #11381 or PC #979731
to obtain your discount. Or reserve online at:
www.hertz.com and have your discount number automatically
included in your reservation, and receive an email
confirmation.
Taxi/Limo Service
There are taxi ranks outside each terminal’s Arrivals
area. Taxi dispatchers curbside ensure a reasonably
smooth operation. Journey time to downtown Chicago
is 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. Estimated oneway
fare is around $35-$40.
Local Transportation
The Chicago Transit Authority runs a 24 hour train service —the Blue Line—from the airport to downtown Chicago.
From Terminal 1, 2 and 3 Arrival areas follow the signs to
the CTA station which is located on the lowest level of the
Parking Garage in the main terminal area. Passengers at
Terminal 5 take the ATS transfer train to Terminal 3. Blue
Line stations Downtown include Washington, Monroe,
Jackson and La Salle. The Orange Line to Midway Airport
connects with the Blue Line at Clark/Lake station. Journey
time downtown is around 45 minutes. Trains run every
ten minutes during the day and the estimated fare is
$1.50. More information is available at the Chicago Transit
Authority web site at www.transitchicago.com.
