Travel Information
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Travel to Chicago – Made
Easy
With the convenience that comes from booking your hotel, airline, rail
and rental car reservations through Mart Travel Services, you can travel
to Chicago without any hassles! Mart Travel Services provides a one-stop
reservation service where you can book your airfare, hotel, rail and
rental car all at discounted rates
Free Trolley Service
We are offering free trolley services to and from all of our participating hotels. Trolley services run every 10-15 minutes. All pick-ups and drop-offs at The Merchandise Mart take place on the South Drive (river side).
Trolley Schedule
THURS.-TUES., JAN. 15-20
8-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.*
WED., JAN. 21
8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
** On Saturday and Monday, the Trolley will run until 9 p.m. to accommodate The Big Night and Shop Late Night Buyers.
Personal Concierge Services
Take advantage of all that Chicago has to offer! Make reservations with our complimentary market concierge. The Chicago Market has teamed up with Concierge & Event Services World Wide, Inc. (CESWW) to bring you a professional concierge service.
Whether you know exactly where you want to go or need a few suggestions, your concierge can assist you by booking tickets to sporting and cultural events, setting up reservations and even finding a special event in the city!
And, once you get to market, a CESWW professional concierge will be available in person to open the doors to fun and exciting events! Call toll free 866.567.9724 or e-mail concierge@mmart.com to make your reservation today!
Hotels for The July Chicago Market | JAN. 15–21
CHICAGO (All Chicago Hotels include free trolley service)
Amalfi Hotel Chicago 20 W Kinzie St
Double: $159, King: $139
Best Western River North 125 W Ohio St
Single/Double: $105
Chicago Marriott - Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 N Michigan Ave
Single/Double: $129
Comfort Inn & Suites 15 E Ohio St
Single: $115, Double: $125
Crowne Plaza Metro 733 W Madison
Single/Double: $119
Single/Double:
$109 (4-night minimum)
Embassy Suites Chicago Hotel - Downtown 600 N State St
Single: $144, Double: $184
Embassy Suites Chicago - Lakefront 511 N Columbus
Single/Double: $139
Four Points Sheraton 630 N Rush
Single/Double: $90
Hilton Garden Inn - Magnificient Mile 10 E Grand Ave
Single: $109, Double: $129
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Chicago 350 N Orleans St
Single: $174, Double: $189
Single: $165, Double: $185 (4-night minimum)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown 40 E Grand Ave
Single/Double: $199
Single/Double: $189 (4-night minimum)
Intercontinental Chicago 505 N Michigan Ave
Single/Double: $123
Renaissance Chicago 1 W Wacker Dr
Single/Double: $165
Westin Chicago Michigan Avenue Hotel 909 N Michigan Ave
Single/Double: $112
Westin Chicago River North 320 N Dearborn St
Single/Double: $175
Wyndham Chicago
Rates do not include current tax of 15.4% and are subject to change
JANUARY Market Reservation Deadline is
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
$10 Parking at The Mart*!
During The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® – buyers can park for
only $10 a day! Park in MartParc Wells (Kinzie St. and Wells St.), MartParc Orleans (Hubbard St. and Orleans St.) or Wolfpoint (350 N. Orleans) parking lots. Credentialed buyers must bring their show badge and parking ticket to Club Chicago*, during show hours/days to receive their $10 parking voucher.
*Restrictions apply – this program is for credentialed buyers only and does not apply to overnight stays in garages.
Club Quarters
Club Quarters is a private, full service hotel for members only, which
includes attendees and tenants of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. Rates
start as low as $86 in Chicago. For more information, visit www.clubquarters.com.
Your password is MMPI to book online. Reservations can also be made by
calling (212) 575-0006; just ask for the Merchandise Mart Properties rate(MMPI).
Rooms are limited during show times,
so call early.
Airfare Discounts
United Airlines is offering special fares for all attendees of
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. shows and events 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 two
to 10 percent discount on applicable fares, including first class.
By purchasing your ticket at least 30 days in advance of your scheduled
travel you will receive an additional five percent discount.
This special offer applies to travel on domestic segments of all United
Airlines, United Express, TED and United code share flights (UA*) operated
by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada. Simply call (or have
your travel agent call) 800.521.4041 and refer to Meeting ID
Number 596YA.
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.
Amtrak Rail Discounts
Discounts are also available on Amtrak. Please contact Mart Travel Services
at 800.528.8700 or contact Amtrak at 800.USA.RAIL to receive 10 percent
off of the
lowest fare. Be sure to reference Fare Number V320, Chicago.
HERTZ
Mart Travel Services offers discounted car rental on Hertz for travel
to the show. To take advantage of these discounts, contact Mart Travel
Services at 800.528.8700 and reference CV Discount #032U0009. Or, contact
Hertz directly at 800.654.2240. International callers may dial 1.405.749.4434.
Free Trolley Service
We are offering free trolley services to and from all of our participating
hotels for the July Market. This is a great way to see the city while on your way to The
Mart! Trolley services run every 15–20 minutes at the above hotels. All
pick-ups and drop-offs at The Merchandise Mart take place on the South
Drive (river side).
Continental Airport Express, is the premier ground transportation provider for O'Hare and Midway airport transfer/s. Shuttles depart from O'Hare and Midway airports every 10-15 minutes for downtown service to all Chicago hotels. Airport Express ticket counters for boarding the shuttle are located at the following airport locations:
O'Hare Airport pick up locations:
Terminal One (United Airlines) by door 1E
Terminal Two (Continental, Northwest) by door 2D
Terminal Three (American, Delta) by door 3E
Terminal Five (Air France, Air Italy) by door 5D
Midway Airport pick up locations:Our airport express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from Southwest baggage claim.
Click here to make a reservation and receive a discount on line (must prepay by credit card), click here to print the coupon (cash only). For cash and return reservations please call:
1-800-284-3826 and use code “MM”.
