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- Dec 4, 2004
Just Curious. How do the out of towners do logistics here? The Arena doesnt have much around it for food and lodging and its 20 miles from Ohara. Do you all rent cars???
Well, I'm driving in, so I'll have a car.
If I were flying, I'd probably cab from O'Hare. I don't anticipate much driving once in Hoffman Estates. The Marriott is within walking distance of the arena, and there are a bunch of restaurants near the Marriott (Dunkin Donuts, Chipotle, BWW, Red Robin, etc.)
Not ideal... but for suburbia, it could be a lot worse.
I did hear that Dunkin donuts does breakfast sandwitches, and the M. might have a restaruant for breakfast. Its only a mile away from the arena. While it is a great cast of charactors, between air fare, motel costs and that lovely cab ride as well as event fee. I would be looking at $700 a day....
Airfare must be outrageous! I added up my costs: tickets, hotel, & petrol = $200/day.
Airno fair is really sad. Delta is now charging for seat selection. Lets say $400 for air tickets...cab ride 20 miles wont be cheep...what are you paying for the marriott? Thur Frid Sat Sun?
Cab fare is $50-$70 depending on traffic one way, tickets are $400
If I could drive I would be there too....but I absolutley hate flying now. My friends that are going are all driving except for A*** and E****** and they would go if it were in Bogata.Take an Uber or Lyft — estimates say about $20 from the airport to arena. (First time riders can get $50 credit.)
I paid $175 for club tix right next to the judges.
Marriott is $109/night, staying Thursday thru Sunday.
That's it for my expenses, aside from food/misc during the day.
I really lucked out on airfare, $138 round trip non-stop, I'd be foolish for not grabbing it. So far I have bought event tickets, not sure how the seat turns out, will take the chance and bring my binoculars. I made reservations at the Hilton, it's further than the Marriott, which is now all booked, and I will be renting a car. Will be glad to share rides and costs from hotel to arena if needed. It is a great cast and it might be my only chance to see Yulia live, excited about her "comeback", either way...If I could drive I would be there too....but I absolutley hate flying now. My friends that are going are all driving except for A*** and E****** and they would go if it were in Bogata.
I have issues with Uber. I dont like cabs, either and the Hotels should have some sort of vans with $20 rides/person to airport. Or an airport van ground transportation system. A la GoRiteway. Just my opinion.
Next to judges is a crap shoot. Hopefully, you wont have an obstructed view. I gotta sit close or I might as well watch on TV
Is that 109 a night with taxes? That's a good rate. If I could drive, it would make it worth it.
How many from this forum are going? Man its a great cast....
I really lucked out on airfare, $138 round trip non-stop, I'd be foolish for not grabbing it. So far I have bought event tickets, not sure how the seat turns out, will take the chance and bring my binoculars. I made reservations at the Hilton, it's further than the Marriott, which is now all booked, and I will be renting a car. Will be glad to share rides and costs from hotel to arena if needed. It is a great cast and it might be my only chance to see Yulia live, excited about her "comeback", either way...
Great! Someone to Keep sabinfire company! Where are you flying in from? I thought about renting a car as you can stay at an out of the way airbb or motel and commute 10 miles and save the car renting cost in housing costs. Dont know if the arena charges for parking. But being so far from anything, they shouldnt. I have pilot friends I could stay with but I dont like inconvieiencing them. Fish and visitors smell after three days...
With cars at $44 a day, you could save the cab fares, find an inexpensive hotel, and make money.
I think last time it was $15 / day with in and out privileges. However, if you got there early for practices and just left your car all day, you ended up not paying because there was no one taking money for parking at practices.
Too sad - I will be in Chicago next week - could not allign the schedules with SA.
Aww... have time to do anything fun in Chicago? I'll be there myself a week from today!
Not really - I am on business here - just will meet with my old classmate. We have a tradition of "Samuel Adams night". So a lot of beer to come. But after that I will fly to California. That's going to be fun!....hopefully. My 20th Stanford reunion. Time just flies.
A week from today? For SA apparently?
Forget Sam Adams night and instead go for a Two Hearted Ale adventure!
Take an Uber or Lyft — estimates say about $20 from the airport to arena. (First time riders can get $50 credit.)
I paid $175 for club tix right next to the judges.
Marriott is $109/night, staying Thursday thru Sunday.
That's it for my expenses, aside from food/misc during the day.
That's a shame you're missing SA by just a few days... How often are you in the US?
Hope, you'll manage to come to CoR one day as well!
Maybe, been looking for an excuse to get out that way soon. 2018 Euros is in Moscow... but sunny San Jose (2018 US Nats) is looking better than snowy Moscow. Russian Nationals would probably be best for me, but always sounds like the ticket situation is a hassle, from the sounds of things.