[yapc] A word of caution

[Kent Cowgill]

Depends on what airline you're taking, that'll route you to one of three
different terminals  United -> terminal 1, Delta and some others ->
terminal 3, something else -> terminal 2.  International flights, terminal
5.

I'd recommend exchanging cell phone numbers and trying to meet near
baggage claim of terminal X.  If arriving at different terminals, they're
arranged in a horseshoe:

 2
3 1

(with terminal 5 being separate, requiring a tram ride to the other
terminals).

So pick whatever's in the middle :)

Caution, if there's a small group looking to share a cab, DO NOT ask for
the "shared ride" option - it'll be a fixed price, but even though there
will be one stop, the price will be per person (unless you're better at
negotiating than I am) - so what would've cost $40-$50 plus tip split 3-4
ways, is now $160 or so.

(The shared ride is useful when several strangers are going to several
destinations.  Still a fixed price, but sometimes helps if there's a long
line of people waiting for cabs)

-Kent

On Thu, 15 Jun 2006, Joe Davidson wrote:

> I'm arriving at 9:15 and others are arriving about that time.  Does anyone
> know O'Hare enough to suggest a place to meet and either take the L together
> or share a cab?
>
> Joe Davidson
>
> On 6/15/06, Kent Cowgill <kent at c2group.net> wrote:
> >
> > I'm not 100% sure about Midway, but with O'Hare there will be NO problems
> > getting a cab - their cab stands are pretty well stocked at most
> > reasonable hours of the day.
> >
> > The cab stands are clearly marked with arrows on signs near the baggage
> > claim area.  Just go outside and look for a long line of cabs.
> >
> > Take the first one available.  Unless there's already a line of people.
> >
> > But as mentioned elsewhere, (or maybe not) - $44+ for a cab ride, or $2.50
> > for the L...  I can only recommend a cab if you're really impatient, and
> > don't mind paying +40 to save 20-30 minutes.
> >
> > -Kent
> >
> > On Thu, 15 Jun 2006, Josh McAdams wrote:
> >
> > > > I'm arriving by Air Canada at about 8:20 PM.
> > > > Anyone want to share a cab?
> > > > Any idea what a cab from O'Hare to IIT would cost?
> > >
> > > I just called.  For everyone who is possibly taking a cab, there is one
> > > company with a number that is pretty easy to remember: 312-TAXICAB
> > >
> > > There rates from O'Hare to IIT are approximately $44 + 2.25 for the
> > > first person + 1.00 for the second person + 0.50 for each additional
> > person.
> > >
> > > There rates from Midway to IIT are approximately $35 + 2.25 for the
> > > first person + 1.00 for the second person + 0.50 for each additional
> > person.
> > >
> > >
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