Post by G-Reg on Nov 7, 2010 11:05:42 GMT -6
This post was first started during The Tournament weekend and used to organize information and help those new to the Chicago area.
Tentative show information (subject to change; times are unofficial and based on previous tapings):
Day 1: Saturday, March 26th, 2011; 2 PM-8 PM; Doors open at 1 PM
Day 2: Sunday, March 27th, 2011; 1 PM-7 PM; Doors open at 12 PM
If you need help, or can offer help, copy the following into a new posting:
Name:
Attending shows:
Flying in to:
Date and Time:
Flying Home to:
Date and Time:
Ability to rent and drive a car:
Knowledge of the Chicago area:
Best way to contact (E-Mail, or Private Message):
Other Information:
Let's help each other out as much as possible, by doing the following:
While sharing rides are encouraged, there is public transportation available:
Chicago Transit Authority
American Taxi
Metra Rail
Recommended travel options:
Hotels
Rodeway Inn - The (un)official SHIMMER Hotel - 8640 Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL; 4 miles from Eagle's Club - $60 per night pre-tax from hotel website
Presidental Inn - 3922 Harlem Ave, Lyons, IL; 2.5 miles from Eagle's Club, walking distance right next to previous, and possibly future afterparties at 39TEN Lounge. However, no advanced reservations.
Priceline.com Name Your Own Price - Prepay a hotel at a desired hotel star level at your price; guaranteed to save 30% or more over listed price.
Hi Hostel - 24 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL; Very affordable $34-$38 a night; easy access to public transportation to get to Berwyn.
Airlines
Southwest Airlines - First two bags are checked free.
Other events in town:
Wednesday, March 23
(NHL) Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers - 7:30 PM - United Center - Chicago
Friday, March 25
(NBA) Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies - 7:00 PM - United Center - Chicago
Monday, March 28
WWE Raw - 7:15 PM - Allstate Arena - Rosemont
Tentative show information (subject to change; times are unofficial and based on previous tapings):
Day 1: Saturday, March 26th, 2011; 2 PM-8 PM; Doors open at 1 PM
Day 2: Sunday, March 27th, 2011; 1 PM-7 PM; Doors open at 12 PM
If you need help, or can offer help, copy the following into a new posting:
Name:
Attending shows:
Flying in to:
Date and Time:
Flying Home to:
Date and Time:
Ability to rent and drive a car:
Knowledge of the Chicago area:
Best way to contact (E-Mail, or Private Message):
Other Information:
Let's help each other out as much as possible, by doing the following:
- Offer rides.
- Recommend other things to do while in town.
- Form groups to split the cost of rental cars and hotel rooms.
- Point out money-saving travel deals.
While sharing rides are encouraged, there is public transportation available:
Chicago Transit Authority
American Taxi
Metra Rail
Recommended travel options:
Hotels
Rodeway Inn - The (un)official SHIMMER Hotel - 8640 Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL; 4 miles from Eagle's Club - $60 per night pre-tax from hotel website
Presidental Inn - 3922 Harlem Ave, Lyons, IL; 2.5 miles from Eagle's Club, walking distance right next to previous, and possibly future afterparties at 39TEN Lounge. However, no advanced reservations.
Priceline.com Name Your Own Price - Prepay a hotel at a desired hotel star level at your price; guaranteed to save 30% or more over listed price.
Hi Hostel - 24 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL; Very affordable $34-$38 a night; easy access to public transportation to get to Berwyn.
Airlines
Southwest Airlines - First two bags are checked free.
Other events in town:
Wednesday, March 23
(NHL) Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers - 7:30 PM - United Center - Chicago
Friday, March 25
(NBA) Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies - 7:00 PM - United Center - Chicago
Monday, March 28
WWE Raw - 7:15 PM - Allstate Arena - Rosemont