Travel
Airports
O'Hare International Airport - ORD
Distance: 18 miles
Drive time: Approximately 45 minutes depending on traffic
Estimated taxi fare: $35 (one way)
Public Transportation: $2.25 (one way). Take the Blue Line train to the Monroe/Dearborn stop. Take Monroe east to the hotel. The Palmer House is on the south side of the street
Midway Airport - MDW
Distance: 12 miles
Drive time: Approximately 25 minutes depending on traffic
Estimated taxi fare: $25 (one way)
Subway service: $2.25 (one way). Take the Orange Line train from Midway to downtown. Get off at the Adams/Wabash stop. The hotel is on the west side of Wabash.
Directions to our Hotel
When taking public transportation from O'Hare International Airport, take the Blue Line train to Monroe/Dearborn stop. Take Monroe east to the hotel. The Palmer House is on the south side of the street. From Midway Airport, take the Orange Line from Midway to downtown. Get off at the Adams/Wabash stop. The Palmer House is located on the west side of Wabash Avenue.
Local Airports
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport
Distance from hotel: 18 mi.
Drive time: 35-60 min.
Directions: Follow signs for I-190 out of airport. Take I-190 to I-90/94 east (Kennedy Expressway). Take I-90/94 to Monroe Street exit, turn left on Monroe Street (East) , Approximately 8 blocks to The Palmer House Hilton. Hotel is on the right.
Chicago Midway Airport
Distance from hotel: 12 mi.
Drive time: 30-45 min.
Directions: North on Cicero Avenue. Take Stevenson Expressway (I-55) Northeast to Kennedy Expressway (I-90) West. Exit Monroe Street, turn right (East), 8 blocks to The Palmer House Hilton. Hotel is on the right.
Official Travel Agent
Association Travel Concepts (ATC) is the official travel agent for AACRAO meetings and is your one-stop shop for all of your travel needs.
- Airline Discounts
- Car Discounts
- Side Trips & Activities
- Tours & Sightseeing
- Travel Tools
- 24/7 Online Access
- Low Fare Search Option
Fare Quotes and Tickets
Online: $10* - www.atcmeetings.com/aacraotravel
Discounts & Services
- 5% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for the 5% discount. (United Airlines). 5% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased prior to the meeting. (American Airlines).
- Low fare options on all airlines.
- Advanced seat assignment and special meal requests. Frequent flier program updates.
- 24/7 access with mobile options for itinerary status updates.
The above discounts apply for travel 6/27/2012 - 7/6/2012 (ORD and MDW)
Some restrictions may apply. *Service fees apply to ticketed reservations.
You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following ID numbers:
United Airlines - 510CK - (800) 521-4041
American Airlines - 9762DK - (800) 433-1790
Hertz Rentals - CV#031C0017 - (800) 654-2240
Enterprise - 32H7476 - (800) 593-0505
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