Directors' Boot Camp, August 10-12, Chicago, Ill.

last updated on October 8, 2007

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Getting to the Omni Chicago Hotel is easy

From O'Hare International Airport - 17 miles/35 minutes

I-90 East (toward downtown Chicago) joins with I-94. Take Ohio Street exit and continue to Michigan Avenue. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue and go three blocks to Huron Street. The hotel is located on the left at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Huron Street.

Directions from Chicago Midway Airport - 13 miles

Take Cicero Avenue north out of the airport to Highway 55 North (Stevenson Highway) to I-90/I-94 West. Exit I-90/I-94 west at Ohio Street. Go 1/2 mile east on Ohio Street to Michigan Avenue. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue and go three blocks to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street, and the hotel is on the left.

Directions from the North - North Illinois, Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee, Wis.

Take I-94 Illinois Tollway South to the Edens Expressway (also I-94). The Edens Expressway will join with I-90. Continue on I-94/I-90 east to downtown Chicago. Exit Ohio Street and continue eight blocks to Michigan Avenue. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue and continue three blocks to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street, and the hotel is on the corner on the left.

Directions from the Northwest - Rockford

Follow the signs going east indicating "Downtown Chicago" (also I-90 Kennedy Expressway). For your information I-90 joins with I-94, so continue east on I-90/I-94 to downtown Chicago. Exit on Ohio Street and continue eight blocks to Michigan Avenue. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue and continue three blocks to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street, and the hotel is on the corner on the left.

Directions from the South - Kankakee and Champaign/Urbana

Take 290 East to I-90/I-94 West (also Ryan Expressway) towards downtown Chicago. Exit on Ohio Street and go 1/2 mile to Michigan Avenue. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue and go three blocks to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street, and the hotel is on the left.

From the Southwest - Joliet, Bloomington/Normal, Peoria, and Springfield

Take I-55 North (also Stevenson Expressway) towards downtown Chicago. When nearing downtown Chicago, take I-90/I-94 North to downtown. Exit Ohio Street and continue eight blocks to Michigan Avenue. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue and continue three blocks to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street, and and the hotel is on the left.

From The West - Dekalb, Wheaton, and Western Suburbs

Take I-88 East-West Tollway east to Chicago and onto I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway). Take I-290 East to I-90/I-94 West. Take the Ohio Street exit to Michigan Avenue. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue and go three blocks to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street, and the hotel is on the left.

Directions from Union Station - AMTRAK

Depart Union Station on Canal Street (north). Turn right (east) onto Washington Street. Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue. Keep straight on North Michigan Avenue, the hotel is on the corner on the left.

Get customized directions to the Omni Chicago Hotel

The Omni Chicago Hotel is located in downtown Chicago, Ill. in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. This convenient location is approximately 17 miles from O'Hare International Airport and approximately 13 miles from Chicago Midway Airport . For customized door-to-door driving directions, please visit your preferred mapping website.

Convenient parking

The Omni Chicago offers valet parking for its guests at a rate of $46 per 24 hours with in and out privileges. There are also a variety of self-park complexes in the area that offer a variety of rates. For a complete listing of self parking garages in the Chicago area, please visit www.chicagotraveler.com.

Ground transportation from local airports to the Omni Chicago Hotel

O'Hare International Airport

The round-trip shuttle cost for one person is approximately $37. A rate discount may be available for groups of two or more people, traveling to and from the same location at the same time. Airport Express tickets/reservations can be made online at www.airportexpress.com. Tickets may also be purchased at O'Hare airport in the terminals at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3E across from Baggage Claim on the Baggage Claim level. Reservations are recommended.

Chicago Midway Airport

The round-trip cost for one person is approximately $28. A rate discount may be available for groups of two ore more people, traveling to and from the same location at the same time. Airport Express tickets/reservations can be made online at www.airportexpress.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the Door Three lower-level ticket counter across from the Baggage Claim in Midway Airport. Reservations are recommended.

Car rental and limousine rental are available through the concierge. Prices will vary based upon rental. Contact the Omni Chicago Hotel directly at (312) 944-6664 to arrange service.

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Additional Information

Accommodations:In accordance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we invite all registrants to advise us of any disability and any requests for accommodation to that disability. Please submit your request as far as possible in advance of the program.

Cancellations: All registration cancellations and transfers MUST be made in writing. Cancellation notices sent 10 or more working days prior to the start of the seminar are 100 percent refundable. Any refund due will be issued within 15 business days after receipt of the cancellation notice. Cancellation notices sent fewer than 10 working days prior to the start of the seminar are 50 percent refundable. These refunds will be processed after the event occurs. No refunds are available after August 9, 2008. You may substitute a participant at no additional charge. Please forward all requests to registrar@namic.org or fax to (317) 876-6213.

Confirmation: You will receive a detailed e-mail confirmation upon successful completion of the registration process for this event; please make sure to enter a valid e-mail address on the registration form. If you have any questions regarding your registration, please e-mail registrar@namic.org or call (800) 336-2642.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding your registration, e-mail registrar@namic.org or call (800) 336-2642, ext. 1032. If you have any questions regarding the seminar, e-mail lspencer@namic.org or call (800) 336-2642 ext. 1055.

What to wear: The suggested dress code for this meeting is business casual.