Travel Arrangements and Directions

Travel Arrangements

We know that making travel plans can be a complicated process. That's why for DrupalCon Chicago, we've made arrangements with a top-notch travel agency to help attendees plan their trips and get the lowest-possible rates on airline travel and shuttle bus service to and from Chicago's airports.

To find out more, just go to www.ChicagoTravel2011.com and start booking your travel today! (Yes, we know it's a Joomla! site)

Transportation from Chicago Airports

There is no direct public transportation between either O'Hare or Midway airports and the Sheraton. We highly recommend that attendees who will be flying into Chicago book transportation in advance using either a shuttle bus service or hired car/limousine, particularly if you will be traveling with a group.

We have made arrangements with GO Airport Express and LimoBank to offer reduced-rate shuttle and limousine services. Just follow the links below:

Taxis are also available, but generally cost more ($25-$40 from Midway, $35-$50 from O'Hare).

Driving Directions


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From Chicago O'Hare International Airport

  • Take Interstate 90 to the Ohio Street Exit.
  • Exit east onto Ohio Street
  • Continue about 1 mile to Fairbanks/Columbus.
  • Turn right onto Fairbanks/Columbus.
  • The Sheraton is 3 blocks on the left.

From West

  • Take Interstate 55 to Lake Shore Drive.
  • Take Lake Shore Drive to the Randolph Street Exit
  • Turn left onto Randolph Street.
  • Continue to Columbus Drive
  • Turn right onto Columbus.
  • Continue 3 blocks over the bridge.
  • The Sheraton is on the right.

From South

  • Take Interstate 94 to Lake Shore Drive.
  • Take Lake Shore Drive to the Randolph Exit
  • Turn left onto Randolph.
  • Continue to Columbus Drive
  • Turn right onto Columbus.
  • Continue 3 blocks over the bridge
  • The Sheraton is on the right.

The Sheraton offers valet parking (with in and out privileges) for up to 400 cars on a first-come, first-served basis. Overnight valet parking rate is $49. Drop car off at the main entrance, retrieve car from the motor lobby accessible via elevators next to Shula's restaurant.

As an alternative to valet parking, there are several self-parking garages located near the hotel which include: Ogden Plaza, River East (North Pier) Central, Cityfront Mid-Rise and Cityfront High-Rise. The Ogden Plaza self –parking (connected to the hotel via an enclosed skywalk). Parking does not include in or out privileges and payment must be made to the garage directly.

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