CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES EXPLORE CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY electric upgrades, and other infrastructure improvements. As part of the terminal parking structure enhancements, improvements in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were implemented to the nearby Midway Kiss ‘n’ Ride depot, including a designated passenger loading and unloading zone, a raised accessible path, and new signage. These improvements were completed in 2021. CTA Blue Line at O’Hare Station O’HARE & MIDWAY TRANSPORTATION 101 No matter where travelers are coming from or going, a variety of transportation options and accessibility features make it easy to get to Chicago’s airports. Trains & Bus Shuttles Public transportation on Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) ‘L’ trains offers easy and economical travel. The CTA Blue Line — conveniently connected to Terminals 1, 2, and 3 — travels between O’Hare Station and the downtown Loop. Transfers from Terminal 5 are available on the ATS train. The CTA Orange Line travels between Midway Station and the downtown Loop. Located next to the airport terminal, it is connected by an enclosed walkway. Several airport shuttles, hotel shuttles, and regional buses service O’Hare and Midway, offering transportation for passengers in the city, suburbs, and surrounding states. Passengers can also utilize the Metra North Central Service train line via the O’Hare Transfer Station to downtown Union Station. The Metra rail station is located PATRICK PYSZKA/CITY OF CHICAGO outside the northeast corner of the Multi-Modal Facility. Rental Cars The 2.5-million-square-foot Multi-Modal Facility is a state-of-the-art building that opened at O’Hare in 2018 and consolidates all rental cars. Eleven major rental car companies are located under one roof and easily accessible from the terminals via the ATS train. It is also a centralized location for Economy Parking (Lot F), Kiss ‘n’ Fly, suburban Pace buses, and Metra rail. Shuttle pick-up and drop-off to the facility operates 24/7 and is scheduled to run every 15 minutes. Taxi & Rideshare Pick-ups Rideshare companies Uber or Lyft are available at specific O’Hare and Midway locations. Taxis, as well as private transportation such as limos, all have dedicated pick-up locations immediately outside the baggage claim levels. Accessibility Spotlight Accessible drop-off areas equipped with curb ramps are provided throughout the arrival and departure vehicle loading areas. Restrooms, elevators, signage, restaurants, water fountains, and diaper changing facilities follow ADA Guidelines. Both airports also offer Service Animal Relief Areas inside and outside the terminals. In May 2022, the newest O’Hare location opened in Terminal 1 near Gate C10. Visit flychicago.com to learn more and follow @fly2ohare and @fly2midway for updates and travel tips.
Chicago Meeting Professionals Guide 2024: Page 30
