Hotel Accommodations
A room block has been reserved at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower.
The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is located at 20 East Chestnut Street. Log on to, www.sofitelchicagowatertower.com. Rooms have been reserved at the rate of $235. Reservations will be made by individuals calling the Sofitel hotel directly at 312.324.4000 or 877.813.7700 and referring to the ABA Judicial Division 15th Appellate Practice Institute. All room rates are subject to city occupancy and sales tax, and unclaimed rooms will be released Thursday, April 28, 2011, after which the hotel will accept reservations on a space-available basis only. The Hotel shall fax or email a confirmation to each individual within five days from the date on which the reservation is made. Hotel cancellations must be made with the Hotel 72 hours prior to the scheduled day of arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge.
Airport & Ground Transportation Information
Chicago is serviced by O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). Discounted airfares are available from ABA Orbitz for Business. To book online, go to www.abanet.org/travel and click under the Orbitz for Business logo at the top of the page, then click on the appropriate link in the Self Paid Travel box.
O'Hare is approx. 18 miles northwest of downtown Chicago or approx. one-hour away from the hotels via taxicab or limousine. Cab fare one-way from O'Hare to downtown Chicago typically costs $50-55 (plus tip) depending on traffic. Midway is approx, 12 miles and 45 minutes from downtown Chicago. Cab fares one-way from Midway to downtown cost $35-$40 (plus tip) depending on traffic.
Continental Airport Express offers a more economical choice. For rates and more information, call 773-247-1200 or visit http://www.airportexpress.com/.
