Chicago, the largest city in the Midwest, lies in the heart of the United States. That makes getting here a breeze, no matter how you like to travel. Explore options by plane, car, train, and more.
ACTFL has partnered with Delta Airlines to offer attendees a variable discount, ranging from 2% to 10% depending on the class of service booked, for airfares for the 2023 ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. The valid dates for this discount are November 13-22, 2023.
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for discounted air travel ranging from 2-10% depending on the booking class to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Please note that United does not service Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Explore transportation options of getting into the city! You may take a taxi or rideshare to and from the airports and hotels. Rates range from $40-50 from O’Hare, and $30-$40 from Midway. Please note that ACTFL does not provide or arrange any type of airport shuttle for attendees. In addition, you may use the public transportation system, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to and from the airport. The CTA’s “L” train’s Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station is two and a half blocks away from McCormick Place West building.
McCormick Place has four buildings, the North, South, East, and West Buildings. ACTFL 2023 will take place in the West Building, with some additional meeting rooms in the South Building. Most of the hotels in ACTFL’s housing block connect to various points of entry in McCormick Place via enclosed skybridges.
The address for McCormick Place West Building is 2301 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago. There are three main parking lots at McCormick Place; Lot A is the primary parking for the West and South buildings in which our event will be taking place.
Budget and Avis are offering ACTFL 2023 attendees a discount code to use during your stay in Chicago, IL:
Reminder: All rentals are subject to a driver’s license check and all drivers should be 25 or older with a major credit card in their name. Drivers between the ages of 21-24 will incur an underage fee of $27 a day. All rentals are subject to change until confirmed by location and based on availability.
Visit Choose Chicago’s website for our event to find out more about the great attractions, restaurants, shops, discounts and deals that the city has to offer.
