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    Default Re: IMPORTANT Travel tip from Chicago airport to the show site

    Uber is an option. Likely the cheaper option.

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    Sorry, guess I'm too old to have thought of Uber as an option.

    What John said, all 3 parts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    Thx for the info Keith. I will be in Thursday afternoon but will be using one of the options you provided above.

    Is there Uber in Chicago? I ask because my brother plans on doing a lot of travelling and he was weighing the option to either rent a car or simply take bus/sub(?).
    Yes,when I drop off my crane for repairs they have a uber account and it takes me back to my shop.
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    I feel much better knowing that this was not an oversight but a matter of affordability. The club isn't rich and neither are most of us.

    Still, it should have been made clear sooner so folks who expected the normal thing would have known in advance. Better late than never, though.
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    Cool, Uber it is for me, more than likely

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    I knew my suggestion would be behind the times. If i can give anyone a lift, send me a PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LizStreithorst View Post
    I feel much better knowing that this was not an oversight but a matter of affordability. The club isn't rich and neither are most of us.

    Still, it should have been made clear sooner so folks who expected the normal thing would have known in advance. Better late than never, though.
    Strictly speaking for myself - it was definitely something that was a concern and discussed way back about the time step 1 or 2 was being contemplated. 50 steps later when the webpage was being put together etc. and I was thinking about the next 50 steps this never crossed my mind again. Even today I didn't realize we hadn't publicized that fact until the first concern was raised about it. Rookie mistake, hopefully it's my worst. Sorry about that.

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    Forgiven.
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    The last time I was at O'Hare, they did not allow Uber to service the airport. That was about 4 months ago, so I don't know if anything has changed. If you haven't been here before, Chicago is a huge and Lombard is a pretty big suburb in its own right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Willie View Post
    The last time I was at O'Hare, they did not allow Uber to service the airport. That was about 4 months ago, so I don't know if anything has changed. If you haven't been here before, Chicago is a huge and Lombard is a pretty big suburb in its own right.

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    No reflection on you Wes -thanks for the info, but that is one of the most complicated set of instructions to obtain Uber usage that I have ever read. How the hell is anyone who has ever had to land at O'Hare for the first time and obtain transport with Uber supposed to figure that out ?
    And how much money is that hassle going to save me ?

    Forgive me, but I'm out - I'll try & find a suburban designated cab nearest to the exit from the terminal to take me to the Westin Lombard for whatever more cost it's going to be than Uber.

    We have Uber availability @ Vancouver Int'l Airport - a pretty large & busy airport in N.A. (servicing one of the largest cities in N.A.), and connections to get Uber are far easier than what has been described here @ O'Hare.
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    Quote Originally Posted by discuspaul View Post
    No reflection on you Wes -thanks for the info, but that is one of the most complicated set of instructions to obtain Uber usage that I have ever read. How the hell is anyone who has ever had to land at O'Hare for the first time and obtain transport with Uber supposed to figure that out ?
    And how much money is that hassle going to save me ?

    Forgive me, but I'm out - I'll try & find a suburban designated cab nearest to the exit from the terminal to take me to the Westin Lombard for whatever more cost it's going to be than Uber.

    We have Uber availability @ Vancouver Int'l Airport - a pretty large & busy airport in N.A. (servicing one of the largest cities in N.A.), and connections to get Uber are far easier than what has been described here @ O'Hare.
    The gist I got from that was that Uber has their own designated area "rideshare" where they station. When you confirm your ride order, the next in the cue will be your driver. I think they make it sound more confusing than it actually is.

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    Default Re: IMPORTANT Travel tip from Chicago airport to the show site

    Paul that was for the drivers. Just wanted people to see that they pick up at the airports. " All driver - partners are now able to pick up at O'Hare, Midway, McCormick Place, and Navy Pier. "
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    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    The gist I got from that was that Uber has their own designated area "rideshare" where they station. When you confirm your ride order, the next in the cue will be your driver. I think they make it sound more confusing than it actually is.

    Easy to say - but you go ahead Ricardo, and opt for Uber - I'm quite sure my intended approach will be less problematic, at least for me.
    Last edited by discuspaul; 07-01-2016 at 11:09 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by discuspaul View Post
    Easy to say - but you go ahead Ricardo, and opt for Uber - I'm quite sure my intended approach will be less problematic, at least for me.
    I hear you bud. Good luck, and see you at the show.

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