National Institute of American Doll Artists

Annual Conference

Swissôtel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601-9722, USA
Tel: +1 888-737-9477 (reservations) or +1 312 565-0565 (front desk)
Link to hotel website: Swissôtel Chicago


gound transportation to the hotel

From Chicago O'Hare Airport:

Taxicab: fare varies a bit and depends on traffic, estimated (one way) trip $40 to $45.

Airport Express Shuttle: $27 each way. For reservations, check their website. The Shuttle Website is www.airportexpress.com

Public Transportation: The CTA Blue Line train estimated cost $2.25. The Blue Line goes from O'Hare airport to downtown, about 30 minutes from the airport. Exit at Clark/Lake, walk or take a cab to the hotel, about 4-5 blocks away. More info and trip planner can be found on www.transitchicago.com  |  O'Hare to Hotel Google map

Ride the CTA to the Airport www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/airports

From Midway Airport:

Taxicabs: There are no flat rates because all taxicabs run on meters. Expect to spend approximately $25 to $28 for a taxicab ride to downtown Chicago.

Airport Express Shuttle: Departures are about every 15 minutes. The fare to the city is approximately $19.00-$24.00. For reservations, check their website. The Shuttle Website is www.airportexpress.com

Public Transportation: CTA Orange Line (Loop) provides service directly to Midway Airport about 30 minutes from the airport. Exit at State/Lake, walk or take a cab to the hotel, about
4-5 blocks away. Midway to Hotel Google Map

More Transportation Information: www.flychicago.com

What to do in Chicago: the Swissôtel has recommended this website with activities going on in the area: www.choosechicago.com

More links: Explore Chicago  |  Chicago Visitors Center  |  Chicago Sightseeing Map


SHIPPING PACKAGES to the hotelS

If anyone is planning to ship to Chicago here is the info for both NIADA and UFDC hotels:

(NIADA) Swissotel Chicago     (UFDC) Hyatt Regency Chicago

ATTN: NIADA, [Your Name]
(or person claiming packages)
Swissotel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Dr
Chicago, Illinois, USA 60601

All packages go through the Business
Office, which will hold them for 90 days.
Any questions, direct line for the hotel
is 312-565-0565, ask the operator
for the Business Office.

ALSO there is a HANDLING FEE
PER PACKAGE based on weight:

  • Envelope = $2
  • Padded Env = $5
  • Packages 1-10 lbs = $5
  • Packages 11-21 lbs = $10
  • Packages 22-41 lbs = $20
  • Packages 42-60 lbs = $40
  • Packages 60-100 lbs = $60
  • Packages 101+ = $100

ATTN: NIADA/UFDC [Your Name]
(or person claiming packages)
[Dates of Function]
COMISKEY ROOM
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois, USA 60601

Contact the Package Room
312-565-1234 to arrange
the delivery of your materials.

Please DO NOT put
HOTEL CONTACT NAME on package

ALSO there is a HANDLING FEE
PER PACKAGE based on weight:

  • Letter = $6.00
  • Packages up to 5 lbs = $7.00
  • Packages 6-20 lbs = $13.00
  • Packages 21-50 lbs = $24.00
  • Packages 51 lbs & over = $60.00
  • Skids/Pallets = $240.00
  • Shipping International Packages
    (add) $12.00
The UPS Store -- inside the Swissotel [website] theupsstorelocal.com
323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 268-8290‎ – (312) 565-0540‎ (Fax)

*REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE and VISITING ARTIST CRITIQUE*

Non-Member $275.-

Artist Critique $25.-(per)


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