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AMA TRAVEL PROGRAM
We are pleased to announce American Airlines as an official carrier for AMA.

DESTINATION CITY:  Chicago
• 5% off the lowest applicable fare

For reservations, call 1 800.433.1790, and refer to the authorization number/promotion code below:
• 1541BY
Or go directly to www.aa.com to book your flights.

Take advantage of a 5% discount on AA, American Eagle and AmericanConnections. It's simple!  After you have selected your flight(s) under the "Enter Passenger Details" tab, go to the "AA.com Promotion Code" field and enter in your Authorization Code.

Discount Fares are valid for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle®, AmericanConnection®, oneworld Alliance, and codeshare partners from anywhere to your meeting destination.

Reservations and Ticketing
For reservations and ticketing information, call AmericanAirlines Meeting Services Desk, or have your travel professional call 1 800.433.1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada, seven days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Central Time), and reference the authorization number shown above.  Reservations for the hearing and speech impaired are also available at 1 800.543.1586.  There is a $20.00 reservations service fee for tickets issued through AA reservations, and a $30.00 ticketing fee for tickets issued at the airport.  There is no fee for booking online.

Frequent Flyer Miles
Earn AAdvantage® miles for your trip. The AAdvantage program was the first airline frequent traveler program, and for more than 20 years has offered members the most innovative ways to earn travel awards.  Enroll online at www.aa.com.

TOWER TRAVEL
AMA's travel coordinator, Tower Travel Management, is available to assist with reservations.  Call 1 800.542.9700 within the U.S. and Canada.  Reservation lines are open Monday through Friday 8 am-6 pm CST.  Or, you may contact them via email at association@towertravel.com.  

Tower Travel will proactively research airfares on ALL airline carriers to ensure that the lowest available fares are offered to all attendees.  They are dedicated to providing superior customer service and hassle-free travel arrangements.  Please note that fees, restrictions and cancellation penalties will apply.

Alamo Rent-A-Car
Drive Happy with Alamo. Where American Marketing Association members save up to 20%. And, with self-serve check-in you can skip the counter, check-in at the kiosk and drive away. All you need is a valid driver's license, major credit card and an existing reservation. It's that easy. To make a reservation click here: https://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=alamo-ama  
or call Alamo Rent A Car at 1 800.462.5266. Be sure to request Contract ID AMA7745 at the time of reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Great Cars. Low Rates. Free Pick-up.
When you’re ready to go, we make it easy with everyday low rates on great cars. With the largest fleet in North America and a wide variety of vehicles, Enterprise has you covered. Plus, we're always nearby at more than 6,000 neighborhood and airport locations. Reserve and Save:
http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=002&cust=AMA7745&cm_mmc=AMA-_-Discount-_-AMA7745-_-null  
Pick-up and drop-off service is subject to geographic and other restrictions.

National Car Rental
As an American Marketing Association member, you'll get up to 20% off rentals at National Car Rental.  And, with the Emerald Club® from National Car Rental, you can bypass the counter and choose your own car. To enroll now, click here: www.emeraldclub.com. 
To make a reservation online click here:
https://www.nationalcar.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=national-ama  
or call National Car Rental at 1 800.CAR.RENT® and reference Contract ID AMA7745 at the time of reservation.  Go National. Go Like a Pro.

Directions
From North
• Take Interstate 94 South and exit at Ohio Street
• Travel east on Ohio for approximately 9 blocks to Michigan Avenue
• Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
• Travel north approximately 9 blocks to Delaware
• Turn right onto Delaware and continue to hotel entrance

From West
• Take Interstate 55 East to I-90/94 North 
• Exit at Ohio Street
• Travel east on Ohio for approximately 9 blocks to Michigan Avenue
• Turn left onto Michigan Avenue 
• Travel north approximately 9 blocks to Delaware
• Turn right onto Delaware and continue to hotel

From O'Hare International Airport
• Take Interstate 90 East which turns into JFK Expressway (I-90/94)
• Take Ohio Street exit and travel east on Ohio for approximately 9 blocks to Michigan Avenue
• Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
• Travel north approximately 9 blocks to Delaware
• Turn right onto Delaware

From South
• Take I-94 North and exit at Ohio Street
• Travel east on Ohio for approximately 9 blocks to Michigan Avenue
• Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
• Travel north approximately 9 blocks to Delaware
• Turn right onto Delaware and continue to hotel entrance

Transportation
FROM O'HARE AIRPORT - ORD (Approx. 18 miles)
Airport Shuttle Service: Shuttle service is available through GO Airport Express. Reservations are not required from O’Hare to downtown. Reservations are required for return trips to the airport. Shuttles leave O’Hare airport for downtown Chicago every 10 to 15 minutes from terminals 1E, 3F, 2D and 5E. Shuttle service begins at 4:00 a.m. for downtown hotels.  Please visit http://www.airportexpress.com/ for more information or call 1 888.284.3826.
O'Hare Shuttle fares (subject to change without notice):
Single Fare One-Way: $30.00 per person

Taxi: Approx. $50.00 - $55.00 one-way depending on time of day & traffic.

Train: From O'Hare International Airport, take the CTA Blue Line to the Jackson Boulevard exit. From this point, transfer to the CTA Red Line direction towards Howard and exit Chicago Avenue. From Chicago Avenue, walk 3 blocks east to Michigan Avenue, make a left and walk 3 blocks to Delaware. The hotel entrance is on Delaware. For additional information on the Chicago Transit Authority & fare information, please visit http://www.transitchicago.com/.

FROM MIDWAY AIRPORT- MDW (Approx. 13 miles)
Airport Shuttle Service: Shuttle service is available through GO Airport Express. Reservations are not required from Midway to downtown. Reservations are required for return trips to the airport. Shuttles depart from Midway airport every 15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels. Please visit http://www.airportexpress.com/ for more information or call
1 888.284.3826.
Midway shuttle fares (subject to change without notice):
Single Fare One-Way: $25.00 per person

Taxi: Approx $35.00 - $45.00 one-way depending on time of day & traffic.

Train: From Midway Airport, take the CTA Orange Line direction towards Loop to the Roosevelt Road exit. From this point, transfer to the CTA Red Line direction towards Howard and exit Chicago Avenue. From Chicago Avenue, walk 3 blocks east to Michigan Avenue, make a left and walk 3 blocks to Delaware. The hotel entrance is on Delaware. For additional information on the Chicago Transit Authority & fare information, please visit http://www.transitchicago.com/.

Parking at the Hotel
The Hotel offers valet parking at $55.00 per day, including in & out privileges (rate is subject to change without notice). Self Parking is not available.