I have to go to a big meeting at the Marriot hotel for 3 days. The rooms are all booked, so I have to pick another place to stay. How do I go about getting around in this big city? I am from rural America and plan on going up on an Amtrak.
2007-10-13 03:21:19 · 5 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Chicago is indeed a big city, but is also highly accessible to those who lack cars. We have a number of taxi services (your hotel, wherever you end up staying, should be able to call you one, or you can do a Google search in advance for Chicago taxicab companies) and our rail and bus systems, called the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority). The CTA has a fantastic website, and you can plan your routes in advance, if you like. Just click "Trip Planner" on the top right-hand side of the page to enter your beginning and destination addresses, and the page will provide you with a number of possible itineraries.
Good luck!
2007-10-13 05:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by StellaBtheWriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Marriot and let them know your situation and try not taking no for an answer or have them put you at the top of a waiting list for cancellations. They always have some room s available for certain people. Second go to a respected website such as Expedia, Cheap Hotels etc and look on the maps for a Hotel that would be within walking distance of the Marriot, usually other good Hotels are just across the street. Also use either a Taxi service from the train station or if your staying in a decent Hotel there will be a free shuttle service from the station, but you will have to call from one of the free phones they have to pick you up. Ask a rep from the train station as well. Hope this helps and explore a little and have some fun:)
2007-10-13 10:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by joecool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don´t worry Chicago has a great Cta System. ( train and Bus ) system.. At the Hotel , the Recepcionist can guide you on your way around the city.. Have fun in my Hometown!
Take care..
Bcn_mimosa Living in Barcelona, Spain
2007-10-13 14:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by bcn_mimosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Motels Provide Shuttle Service but American Vision TaxiCab Provide also low flat rates to get to anywhere in Chicago City / Chicago Suburbs .
For more inquiry http://www.americanstaxi.com/ or 1(630)755-3277
2014-03-18 20:56:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, without a car is the best way
2007-10-13 16:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Zidane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋