LOGISTICS

HOTEL AND MEETING LOCATION:

Meeting Room Name:  COMISKEY – General Session
Hotel Floor Plan:  http://www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/images/hotels/chirc/floorplan.pdf

AIR TRAVEL
To make your airline reservations and have your ticket reimbursed by SCG, you will need to call Travel-On Travel Agency at 1-888-495-7770 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eastern and secure the ticket with a major credit card.  Please inform them that you are booking travel to be reimbursed by The Scientific Consulting Group for the NMRI Midwest Regional Workshop in Chicago, IL, and give them your desired travel dates.  Please note that per federal travel regulations, you can only purchase a coach class, non-refundable ticket, with an advance purchase of at least 14 days, at the maximum rate of $700 for domestic travel.

ACCOMMODTAIONS
A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on the Riverwalk for out-of-town guests(living greater than 50 miles from the meeting location) arriving on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, and departing on Friday, November 14, 2008. You may make reservations by calling the hotel toll-free at 1 (800) 233-1234. Make sure you identify yourself as part of the “NMRI Midwest Regional Workshop” room block to receive the group rate of $205 per evening, plus applicable state and local taxes. This rate is the prevailing government rate for a single or double occupancy room. Reservations must be made by no later than Friday, October 17, 2008, and must be secured with a major credit card. Please be certain that the hotel provides you with a confirmation number for your reservation. After Friday, October 17, 2008, the official room block will be released, and the hotel may charge higher rates and could be sold out. When making a reservation, please provide room and bedding preferences. The hotel will assign specific room types upon check-in, based on availability. Please be advised that requests are not guaranteed. A deposit equal to 1 night’s stay is required to hold and confirm your reservation. Upon check-in, the deposit will be applied to the first night of the reserved stay. Any cancellation made by an individual must be done no later than 3:00 p.m., 48 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date. Any room cancellation made after the 48-hour period or a no-show will be charged 1 night’s room and tax to the credit card on file.

DIRECTIONS
http://www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/maps/index.jsp?icamp=propMapDirections

From O'Hare International Airport:
Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) East to the Ohio Street exit. Proceed on Ohio Street and turn right onto State Street. Continue on State Street and turn left onto Wacker Drive. The hotel is approximately 2 blocks down on the right.

From Midway Airport:
Take Cicero Avenue North to Stevenson Expressway (I-55) North. Exit at Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) West. Exit at Washington Street and proceed East to Michigan Avenue and turn left. Proceed North to Wacker Drive and turn right. The hotel is 1 block down on the right.

TRANSPORTATION

FROM O'HARE AIRPORT: (18 miles)
Airport Express:  Available on the lower level of the airport near the baggage claim area. The Airport Express runs daily every 15 minutes from 6:05 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.  One-way (single traveler):  $25.00 each; Round trip:  $46.00 each; One-way (party of two):  $18.00 each; Group fare (3 or more passengers traveling together to the same destination):  $14.00 each; Children under 6 years old are free.  Look for:  Blue and white vans with red lettering. Service for disabled persons is available. Reservations are required 1 day in advance. Call (888) 284-3826.

Private Limo Services can be arranged through the Hyatt Regency Hotel Concierge at:  (312) 565-1234, ex. 4511.

Taxi:  Approximately $30.00 - $40.00

Train:  $2.00 per person to and from O'Hare Airport. Pick-up the train below the baggage claim area (follow signs to C.T.A.).  Take "L Train" to the Clark/Lake stop (approximately 7 blocks from the hotel).  Walk East on Lake to Stetson Street, turn left on Stetson Street and walk 1 block to the hotel. Note:  This method is not recommended if a guest has more than 1 bag, as there are numerous escalators and turnstiles. Guests can take a cab or walk from Clark/Lake stop.

SERVICE TO/FROM MIDWAY AIRPORT:  (12 miles)
Airport Express:  From lower baggage claim area

One-way (single traveler):  $20.00 each; Round trip:  $36.00 each; One-way (party of two):  $14.00 each; Group fare (3 or more passengers traveling together to same destination):  $12.00 each; Children under 6 years old are free.

FROM THE HOTEL TO THE AIRPORT:
Pick up the Airport Express in the baggage claim area by Southwest Airlines.  From the hotel to the airport reservations are not needed, but the guest must call the bellstand at least 2 hours prior to their pick-up time to ensure that the bus will stop at the Hyatt.  The bus also picks up at other area hotels.  The bus departs every 30 minutes (15 and 45 minutes past the hour) from the hotel's west tower door.  The buses run from 6:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.  For more information, call (888) 284-3826.

Taxi:  Approximately $30.00 - $40.00

L Train:  From the airport, take the Orange Line to the State and Lake Street stop. Walk 1 block north to Wacker Drive. Turn a right on Wacker and the hotel is approximately 3 blocks ahead.

Amtrak (Union Station):  1 1/2 miles - taxi approximately $8.00

Greyhound Terminal:  2 1/2 miles - taxi approximately $10.00

C & NW RAILROAD:  Taxi approximately $5.00