Connected World Magazine
Hotel Reservations and Travel Information

This year’s Connected World Conference will be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, which are connected for the convenience of conference attendees.

Hotel Room Information

To reserve a room at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, attached to the McCormick Place Convention Center, host for the Connected World Conference, please visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/connectedworld, to check availability.

You can also reserve a room by calling +1 888-421-1442. When reserving your room, make sure to let them know you are part of the Connected World Conference.

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 South Martin L. King Drive,
Chicago, Ill., USA 60616-9985
Tel: +1 312 567.1234

We have partnered with American Airlines to provide our attendees a 5% discount for the Connected World Conference in Chicago, Ill. The valid travel dates for this discount are June 12-21, 2010. You can easily access American’s fares and apply this discount by going to www.aa.com to book your flight. Enter in code 3660BS in the promotion code box and your discount will be calculated automatically. This special discount is valid off any applicable published fares listed for American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection. International originating guests will need to contact your local reservation number and refer to the Promotion Code.

You may also call 1-800-433-1790 to book your flights, please refer to the 3660BS promotion code when you call. Please note there is a reservation service charge for all tickets issued by phone. Please use our preferred partner, American Airlines when you can because of the benefits provided to you as a traveler and to our organization for extended partner value. 


The Connected World Conference has also partnered with AVIS for any of our attendee rental car needs.

To reserve a rental car online, please visit (link)AVIS(end link) and the Connected World Conference discount will automatically be applied to the rates you receive.

Or you can call 1-888-754-8878 to reserve and car and mention our Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number, which is J953485, to ensure you receive the Connected World Conference discount.

AIRPORT EXPRESS:
+1-800-654-7871 or 312-454-7800
Ticket counters are located across from baggage claim areas of terminals 1, 2, & 3 and outside US Customs in terminal 5.


COST:
$25.00pp (1 person)
$18.00pp (2 people)
$14.00pp (3 people)

TAXI SERVICE:
Located on the lower level of each terminal, taxis are available at the taxi staging area. A ride from O'Hare to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place takes approx. 45 minutes and costs between $40-$45.


Get There from Midway Airport:
AIRPORT EXPRESS:
+ 1-800-654-7871
Pick up in baggage claim area near Southwest Airlines.


COST:
$20.00pp (1 person)
$14.00pp (2 people)
$ 12.00pp (3 people)

TAXI SERVICE:
Taxis are located in front of the main terminal. A cab ride from Midway Airport to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place costs between $20-$25.


Weather
The weather in Chicago, Ill. during June is typically sunny, without much heat or humidity. The average high is 79 degrees.

Dress Code
Dress for the conference sessions and exhibit hall are business casual.
Dress for the Value Chain Awards Gala on Thursday evening is formal, no exceptions.

General Information on Chicago
For more information about things to see and do on your visit to Chicago, please visit: www.choosechicago.com