Solar Neutrino Workshop --Travel Arrangements

Workshop on

Solar Neutrino Experiments

April 26 - 27 ................ Fermilab

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to and from Chicago O'Hare Airport or Midway Airport is available by limousine, car rental, or Airtran-O'Hare ComfortVan Service. There is no public transportation to Fermilab, and taxi service is costly. You are strongly encouraged to rent a car as no transportation will be provided to and from Fermilab and your hotel.

Car Rentals:

As stated above, you are strongly encouraged to rent a car. All of the usual rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, etc.) are located at the airports. For the best price, we recommend Ace Rent-a-Car at O'Hare airport, telephone 1-800-323-3221 or 708-297-3350. Request the Fermilab rate.
Recommended Driving Route from O'Hare to Fermilab: Take the airport exit marked ``To City''. Travel about 1.5 miles to Interstate 294 South (toward Indiana). Turn right and travel about 8.5 miles on I-294 to the East- West Tollway (I-88). Take I-88 West (direction Aurora) approximately 17 miles to the Farnsworth North Exit and turn right. Travel 2.9 miles to the Pine Street entrance to the Fermilab site.
Recommended Driving Route from Midway to Fermilab: Take Cicero Avenue North to the Stevenson Expressway South (I-55) to I-355 North (toward Northern Suburbs). Take I-355 to the East-West Tollway (I-88). Take I-88 West for approximately 10 miles to the Farnsworth North Exit and turn right. Travel 2.9 miles to the Pine Street entrance to the Fermilab site.

Airtran-O'Hare ComfortVan Service

Airtran-O'Hare operates a van shuttle service between O'Hare and Fermilab approximately every thirty minutes between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 9:15 p.m. daily, except Saturday and Sunday. Service is also available until 11:59 p.m. from O'Hare by ADVANCE RESERVATION ONLY. The cost of this shuttle service is $22.00 for the first passenger, and $6.00 for each additional passenger in a party. For information and reservations call one of the following numbers:
From O'Hare:
Reservations are not required except for arrivals scheduled after 9:15 p.m. Arriving passengers must call 1-800-851-0200 upon arrival (after claiming luggage) for pickup. Passengers are then asked to proceed to one of their designated pickup areas. ComfortVans load on the Lower Level of O'Hare, at the roadway nearest the building.
To O'Hare:
Reservations must be made at least four hours in advance. Please allow 45 minutes from the estimated pickup time to flight time when making reservations. Allow additional time during inclement weather and road construction. Airtran is not responsible for missed flights. Be at the scheduled pickup location at least five minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Be sure to notify Airtran of any changes or cancellations in your O'Hare reservations.

Limousine Service

Reservations for limousine service should be made in advance when possible. We suggest the West Suburban Limousine Service. They are familiar with Fermilab and do not overcharge. Reservations for this service can be made by calling West Suburban direct at the following numbers:
For pickup instructions AFTER your arrival at O'Hare Airport or Midway Airport, call 1-800-942-LIMO. The rates are as follows: NOTE: Each additional person in same party costs $6.00 per person
NOTE: Above rates subject to $1 City of Chicago Tax. $3.00 discount -- All company addresses and suburban hotels to and from O'HARE ONLY. CHICAGO ADDRESSES NOT INCLUDED. All prices are subject to change without notice.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Fermilab has on-site accommodations located in the Fermilab Village. In addition to apartments and houses reserved for long-term residents, dormitory-type rooms are available at the rate of $12 to $15 per night. Each room has a single bed and telephone, with central shower/bath facilities, kitchens, and lounge areas located within each dormitory. Reservations for rooms may be made through the Housing Office, located in Aspen East, at 708-840-3777 or by e-mail at HOUSING@FNAL.GOV. In addition to the on-site Fermilab Housing, there are a number of motels located near Fermilab. Reservations should be made directly with the motel of your choice.

*NOTE: These are special Fermilab rates so when making reservations, be sure to mention that you are visiting Fermilab.

All prices are subject to change without notices.

MAPS

If you would like a map of the area (to Fermilab from O'Hare/Midway, motel/hotel area) they can be FAXed or mailed; contact Joyce Rossi (708)840-8231 (FAX); (708)840-3758 (phone); MS209, Fermilab, Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510 USA