Chicago is served by two airports, O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. Served by 42 airlines, O’Hare International has more than a thousand flights arriving and departing daily, and is one of the busiest airports in the world. Midway International Airport offers complete services for nine major airlines.
From O'Hare Airport (18 miles):
Continental Airport Express: Board shuttles from lower level baggage claim area. The Airport Express runs daily every 15 minutes from 6:05 a.m.-7:45 p.m.
- One-way (Single traveler) - $25.00 each
- One-way (Party of two) - $18.00 each
- Round trip - $46.00 each
- Group fare (3 or more passengers traveling together to same destination)- $14.00 each
- Children under 6 years - free
Look for: Blue and white vans with red lettering. Service for people with disabilities is available. Reservations are needed one day in advance. Call 888-284-3826.
From Midway Airport (12 miles):
Continental Airport Express: Board shuttles from lower baggage claim area.
- One-way (Single traveler) - $20.00 each
- Round trip - $36.00 each
- One-way (Party of two) - $14.00 each
- Group fare (3 or more passengers traveling together to same destination)- $12.00 each
- Children under 6 years - free
Taxis hailed from either airport to the Hyatt will cost approximately $30-$40.
The Hyatt Regency Chicago provides driving directions from several locations. Overnight parking at the hotel is $45 with in/out privileges. The hotel offers the West Tower Morning Special at $16.00 (in before 9:00 a.m., out before 6:00 p.m.). NOTE: This is for people going to the hotel for meetings, NOT for overnight guests.
Conference dress is business casual. Monday's evening event is casual. Pack a light sweater or jacket; hotel meeting rooms tend to be chilly. For the 5K Fun Run/Walk, workout/exercise wear and athletic shoes are recommended.
CUPA-HR seeks to accommodate all people with disabilities at the conference. Please indicate your needs on the registration form or call (865) 974-0280 to speak with a UT Conferences staff member to discuss your needs.
Your contact hours at CUPA-HR's Midwest Region Conference 2008 may be accepted for recertification by other organizations. Be sure to keep appropriate materials, especially a copy of the final program, to document your attendance. A contact-hours sheet will be provided for your convenience. Complete and submit it to the association that provided your certification. CUPA-HR does not keep a copy. If you have any questions, contact your certifying organization.
In accordance with CUPA-HR policy, smoking is prohibited at all CUPA-HR regional conference functions.
Chicago is on Central Time. Average March temperatures for Chicago are a high of 47° and a low of 32°.
