TRANSPORTATION

Hi there.

Here's a little info on transportation in Chicago:

TO/FROM AIRPORT:
There are basically 3 options:
1. Go Airport Express. This is a shuttle service that leaves every 10-15 minutes from the baggage claim area, Doors 1E, 2D and 3E. No reservations required if you're going to downtown hotels, which most of you are. Cost is $19/person if you are a pair, and $27/person if you're solo. You can also get a round trip ticket which makes it even cheaper ($35 for a pair). To go back to the airport, you should call to make a reservation ahead of time, or you can do it online.
1-888-284-3826

2. The EL. This is the cheapest way to do it, and very easy (way simpler than taking the subway to JFK). Just follow the signs to CTA blue line, and get on the first Blue line train you see (it's the only line that runs to O'hare, and it's literally in the airport).
To Four Seasons: Take the blue line for about an hour until you get to the Monroe stop. Transfer to the Red line toward Howard, and go three stops to the Chicago station. When you get out of the station, head north on N. State, and go right at E. Delaware.
To the Fairmont: Take the Blue line all the way to Lake/Clark station. When you get out, head east on W. Lake St., go left at N. Garland, right at E. Wacker, slight right on S. Water, and right on N. Columbus.

3. Taxi. Just follow the signs toward the taxis near baggage claim. Cost is about $40, but it's metered, and can be much higher if traffic is bad.

TO THE WEDDING SITE:
The easiest way will be to take a taxi from your hotel to Salvage One (address below). It should take about 15 minutes. There is no EL station near Salvage One. If you don't want to spend money on a cab, want to see more of the city, or are just a public transportation nut, you can take the 65 Grand bus all the way to the site from downtown. Takes a half hour or less.

AROUND CHICAGO:
The EL is really easy and goes all over the city. Just grab a CTA map from any EL station, or go to their website:

Ok good luck! And of course, feel free to call or email Kim or me if you have any questions.