We flew to Chicago Saturday morning arriving around 2:30 pm. We had been there once before for the same meeting of the National Association of Dealer Counsel (attorneys for auto dealerships). We went early so we could do some "Chicago" things. I learned later why we couldn't get a room in the hotel of the conference prior to Monday night, but after shopping around on the Internet, I found a "reasonable" place at Club Quarters, Central Loop. It was in a good location near the Art Institute and the Sears Tower. The room was small but adequate (did have a flat screen HD tv). The hotel was full of people in great shape and casually dressed. We later learned that Sunday morning would be the Chicago Marathon!! Hotel rooms were at a premium. The weather in Chicago was warm while we were there. It didn't cool down at night like we are used to either. I am glad I decided not to join the racers....
We took the El in from the airport for $2 each. Quicker than a taxi and better than $35+.
