Transportation To Kinky Kollege

AIR TRAVEL REGULATIONS

As per TSA regulations, NO sharp or cutting instruments of any kind, including knives, scissors, razors, needles, fingernail files, etc. can be brought on board airlines in your carryon luggage.

However, wide latitude is given with your checked baggage. At this time there are no rules against toys and such being included in your checked luggage. But be sure that they are all clean and sealed in plastic bags as much as possible in case your luggage happens to be randomly searched.

In most airports, the traveler will be present when the luggage is searched, and we would advise you that if this happens to you, you should be as up front and honest as possible about the contents of your bags. Some airlines do require you to notify them about weapons, and because swords, knives, daggers, and some whips are classified as weapons, these should be identified as collectors pieces and part of a special demonstration seminar. The bottom line is to simply be honest and tell the inspectors where you are going and what you are doing.


Should I Fly into Midway or O'Hare Airport?
It is highly recommended that you fly into O'Hare Airport.
O'Hare is a 10 minute drive to the host hotel where Midway is 45 to 90 minutes (depending on traffic).
The Host Hotel offers FREE Airport Shuttle service to O'Hare

O'HARE AIRPORT GROUND TRANSPORTATION TOP - BOTTOM

O'Hare Airport Host Hotel Shuttle
The Host Hotel offers FREE Airport Shuttle service to O'Hare
Directions will be given after you have registered for Kinky Kollege

Alternative O'Hare Airport Ground Transportation Information
http://www.chicago-ord.com/transportation.html


MIDWAY AIRPORT GROUND TRANSPORTATION TOP - BOTTOM

No Hotel Shuttle Service Available From Midway

Omega Shuttle Service: The affordable alternative from Midway to O"Hare
Taxi Service from Midway Airport to the Host Hotel will run as high as $45 but there is an affordable way to get there. Omega Shuttle Service offers hourly shuttles (on the hour), from Midway to Ohare for only $16. They will drop you off at the Ohare Airport Bus & Shuttle Center where you can take the FREE shuttle offered by the Host Hotel.
Omega Shuttle Service:773-734-6688 - http://omegashuttle.com/
Omega Schedule: http://omegashuttle.com/schedule2.htm
Omega Fee Schedule: http://omegashuttle.com/fees_fares.htm

If you prefer to take a taxi we recommend:
American Taxi http://www.americantaxi.com/
$41.00 to or from Midway and Host Hotel
No Charge for Extra Passengers - No Tolls Charged
Van Requests Cost Additional $8.00

Directions:

  • Go to lower level baggage claim and collect all luggage.
    American Taxi Phone is at transportation/hotel board at lower level baggage claim area,  Or call 877-755-2227 AFTER luggage has been collected.
    (Airport security will not allow cabs to wait for luggage)
    YOU MUST LET OPERATOR KNOW THAT YOU ARE A CORPORATE PREFERRED CUSTOMER OF THE HOST HOTEL TO GET DISCOUNTED RATES. Cab number will be assigned to you.Go to designated door and pick up lane as directed by operator.
  • Only take cab number assigned to you. 
    ( If the driver does not have your name, it is not your cab or may not be a licensed American Taxi Dispatch, Inc. cab.)
Door 1 – 1LL ATA, Ted – United, Continental, American, Northwest
Door 2 – 2LL Southwest, Frontier, Delta, Air Tran
Prices subject to change due to rising fuel costs. Please check when ordering cab
303 Taxi
O'Hare Midway is about a $45 cab ride (plus tolls) away.
The above rates have been obtained from 303 Taxi.
Their website is http://www.303taxi.com.
Phone: 847-303-0303

HELPFUL TRANSPORTATION LINKS:

AIRPORT INFO & WEATHER LINKS: TOP - BOTTOM
FAA Air Status Conditions At Midway http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/flyfaaindex.jsp?ARPT=mdw&p=0
FAA Air Status Conditions At O'Hare http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/flyfaaindex.jsp?ARPT=ord&p=0
Midway Airport Information http://www.flychicago.com/midway/MidwayHomepage.shtm
National Weather Service Midway Conditions http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/KMDW.html
National Weather Service O'Hare Conditions http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/KORD.html
O'Hare Airport Information http://www.ohare.com/
Transportation Security Administration http://www.tsa.gov/
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION LINKS: TOP - BOTTOM
Chicago "El" Rapid Transit System http://www.chicago-l.org/
Chicago O'Hare "El" Information http://www.chicago-l.org/stations/ohare.html
Chicago Transit Authority - Train & Bus Schedules http://www.transitchicago.com/
Regional Transportation Authority - Suburban Trains & Busses http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/
DISCOUNT TRAVEL LINKS: TOP - BOTTOM
Air Gorilla http://www.airgorilla.com/
BestFares.com http://www.bestfares.com/
CheapFlights.com http://www.cheapflights.com/
CheapOAir.com http://www.cheapoair.com/
CheapSeats.com http://www.cheapseats.com/
CheapTickets.com http://www.cheaptickets.com/
Expedia.com http://www.expedia.com/
HotWire.com http://www.hotwire.com/
LowestFare.com http://www.lowestfare.com/
Orbitz.com http://www.orbitz.com/
Priceline.com http://www.priceline.com/
QIXO.com http://www.QIXO.com/
Side Step http://www.sidestep.com/
Travelocity.com http://www.travelocity.com/
Travel Zoo http://supersearch.travelzoo.com/
US AIRLINES SERVICING CHICAGO: TOP - BOTTOM
Airtran Airways http://www.airtran.com/
Air Canada http://www.aircanada.com/
America West Airlines http://www.americawest.com/
American Airlines http://www.aa.com/
Alaska Airlines http://www.alaskaair.com/
Continental Airlines http://www.continental.com/
Delta Airlines http://www.delta.com/
Frontier Airlines http://www.flyfrontier.com/
Jet Blue Airlines http://www.jetblue.com/
Midwest Express Airlines http://www.midwestairlines.com/
Northwest Airlines http://www.nwa.com/
Southwest Airlines http://www.southwest.com/
Spirit Airlines http://www.spiritair.com/
Ted Airlines http://www.flyted.com/
USA 3000 Airlines http://reservations.usa3000.com/
U.S. Airways http://www.usair.com/
United Airlines http://www.united.com/