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You may want to book you room early (as soon as the hotel allows it - I am going to try tomorrow) and then negotiate the better rate when the event is selling tickets.  This is the event that competes with Las Vegas for being the largest Star Trek Convention.  Creation has posted the dates an announced the early "First Guests" Walter Koenig and Tim Russ, but there are usually 12 Star Trek actors or more with a couple of the Captains. 

Creation Entertainment's
STAR TREK Convention

CHICAGO, IL
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
June 12-14, 2015 (Fri, Sat & Sun)


The Westin O’Hare
6100 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

http://www.westinohare.com/ 

Phone: (847) 698-6000 · Hotel Reservations: 888-627-8517

http://www.creationent.com/calendar.htm#stchi 

For the 2014 Chicago Event:

http://www.creationent.com/cal/stchi.htm#events

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O_O 20 minute bus ride for me :)



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Out in the d'hood in Highland Park.  Maybe 45 minutes with little traffic. 

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Hoping to do the "Park/Kiss & Ride" thing and take the train into town.  Looking for to Chicago Dogs and Deep Dish. 

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Anton, Smaug and anyone else in Chicago,

I am not sure about the cost of parking.  I've been to Chicago quite a few times.  If parking by the airport is anything like Downtown, it could be expensive.  I thought I saw a fee of about $14 a day.  You may want to call the hotel directly (the number is above), and check on this.  Be sure you state the event.  There may be a rate for parking for the event that is lower for all three days.

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For those of you with AAA, I was able to get a really good rate for 3 people.  Better than AARP or the Convention rate at the Westin.  From what I could find, all of the Hotels in the area charge for Parking - between $20 to $30 a day.  AAA includes the parking and lowered the additional person rate to $20 for the Westin.  There was a Holiday Inn about a mile or two east for $120 a night (not counting any discounts and additions).  But, you should go ahead and book your room soon.  Cancellation is usually no fee with 24 hours notice at most hotels.  The Westin said by 6pm on Jun the 11th to cancel.  FYI, the phone rate was better than the Internet rate.



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Anton, Smaug and anyone else in Chicago,

I am not sure about the cost of parking.  I've been to Chicago quite a few times.  If parking by the airport is anything like Downtown, it could be expensive.  I thought I saw a fee of about $14 a day.  You may want to call the hotel directly (the number is above), and check on this.  Be sure you state the event.  There may be a rate for parking for the event that is lower for all three days.

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Hence.. "bus" and "Park and Ride" 



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Hey guys,

The Chicago convention tickets were just announced for Gold, Silver and Copper tickets. Gold and Silver are closer to the stage and include autographs and all access passes.  The Copper you pay for each autograph, but have access to all the areas of the event.

Chicago Convention Tickets - On Sale Now!

It would be nice to have seats with a group of us.  I haven't bought a ticket yet, but will soon.  I can afford silver, but would like to be with as much of our group as possible. You get to pick your seat online at the time of purchase.  Send me a PM if you are interested in the Silver level tickets, and we should try to coordinate the purchase. 

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I haven't been to a convention in years, but this is only a six hour drive for me.. I may consider going..



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Sorry Dudes, have to drop trip, due to limited vacation time. 

Not so Cheery.



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