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The information on this page is for Empower19 in Chicago, Illinois. Check back in September for information about the 2020 ASCD Empower Conference, which will be held March 13–16, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
Travel by Plane | Travel by Train | Travel by Car
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.
Follow these links for information about getting around Chicago, to McCormick Place, or to your hotel.
Getting around town | Convention center information | Conference shuttle routes (PDF) | Airport to hotel travel
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 13–21, 2019. Restrictions apply. Service fees apply to ticketed reservations.
Find transportation to your hotel
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
Book train travel
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.
Get directions and parking information for McCormick Place
Download McCormick Place transportation map (PDF)