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Discounted airline and car rentals can be secured through our official travel partner, WorldTEK Travel Management. WorldTEK Travel Management invites you to use our ASCD Travel Booking Service, offering attendees who are responsible for their own travel access to airline and car discounts.
Please call 1-844-663-5055 to speak to an agent. Please note this will incur a small agent assisted fee.
Note: Authorized paid travelers and staff should not book using this service. Additional information on booking your conference travel will be sent to you in your travel letter.
There are two airports in the greater Chicago area.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD): O'Hare is located approximately 17 miles from downtown Chicago and is one of the largest and busiest international airports in the world.
Learn more about ORD airport
Midway International Airport (MDW): Midway is located 10 miles from downtown Chicago and provides mostly domestic air travel, with limited international flights from North and South American countries.
Learn more about MDW airport
Airline: United Airlines Z code: ZFW5 Agreement code: 233283 Phone number: 1-800-426-1122
Or, book through WorldTEK and tell the agent you are attending the ASCD Empower19 Conference in Chicago.
* Discounts apply for travel March 13–18, 2019. Restrictions apply. Service fees apply to ticketed reservations.
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Information for international travelers
The closest Amtrak station in Chicago, Illinois, is approximately three miles from McCormick Place.
Amtrak Union Station (CHI) 225 South Canal Street Chicago, IL 60606-5702
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Rental car discounts are available through our official travel partner, WorldTEK Travel Management. McCormick Place has daytime (no overnight) parking available nearby.
ASCD has partnered with Enterprise car rental company to offer you discounts in Chicago.
Use discount code # XZ240G3 when making your reservation to take advantage of the special meeting rates.**
Enterprise Rental Car Call: 1-844-362-0814 Online: www.enterprise.com
** Discounts are available from all locations for rental dates March 13–18, 2019.
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