Secure your hotel reservations online with our official housing agency Ambassadors. You must be registered to attend NXTcomm to take advantage of the special hotel rates . . . and the special transportation benefits for guests of official NXTcomm hotels. 

Map of Chicago's downtown hotels with rates. 

To contact Ambassadors, NXTcomm's  official housing agent, you may email them at NXTcomm@ambassadors.com or call toll free at 1-800-243-1585 or, from outside the U.S., call +1 404-584-7458.

Registered attendees who stay in official NXTcomm 2007 hotels receive complimentary transportation to and from McCormick Place. They may ride either the complimentary NXTcomm  shuttle buses or ride the Metra for free.

All registered NXTcomm participants who stay under the NXTcomm room block receive a complimentary 4-day train passes good June 18-21 for unlimited travel on Metra between downtown stations and McCormick Place. Avoid long taxi lines. Come and go as you need. Ride the shuttle buses or ride Metra, compliments of NXTcomm.

Shuttle Service will be provided between Hotels and McCormick Place. All official hotels (with the exception of the Hyatt McCormick Place) will be served by the NXTcomm transportation system Monday, June 18 - Thursday, June 21. Shuttle service is direct to McCormick Place and buses run every 30 minutes. Transport time is about 15 - 20 minutes. Chicago's dedicated bus way provides for fast, non-stop transportation between downtown and McCormick Place.

The shuttle hours of operation are:

*Hours subject to change

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers fast, direct train service from both O'Hare and Midway Airports to downtown, plus convenient bus and train lines to major attractions. The CTA also provides simple fare cards, easy-to-use maps and brochures, and custom trip planning.  

The basic fare for one ride-bus or rail--is $1.75. For ease of travel, consider purchasing a CTA Transit Card or a Visitor Pass. CTA Transit Cards, which automatically deduct fares and transfers and can be used on both trains and buses, may be purchased at any CTA train station for amounts between $1.75 and $99. On any ride, you can take two additional trips within two hours for the cost of one transfer (25 cents). If you plan to use the CTA extensively, however, Visitor Passes are your best value. Available for 1-Day ($5), 2-Days ($9), 3-Days ($12), and 5-Days ($18), they allow unlimited rides on buses and trains. Visitor Passes are not valid on Pace (suburban) buses or Metra (commuter) trains and they cannot be shared or recharged.] Visitor passes may be purchased at the airport, visitor information centers, Union Station, and select Chicago attractions. To purchase passes or transit cards in advance, call 1-888-968-7282. You can also purchase them online.  For full route, fare, and schedule information, click here or call 312-836-7000 every day from 5 am - 1 am (CT). To plan your itinerary click here.  

Metra

Metra is Chicago's main commuter rail system and serves northeast Illinois with four major downtown terminals: LaSalle Street, Randolph Street, Ogilvie and Union Stations. With more than 245 stations throughout the area, including O'Hare Airport, Metra makes traveling to many popular Chicago area destinations easy and convenient. Trains run frequently during rush hours and every one to three hours the rest of the day.

Shuttles depart from O'Hare airport every 10-15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels, downtown businesses, near north residential locations, and suburban locations. Our loading zones for boarding the Airport Express van are at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3E across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level. At the international terminal we are located just outside Door 1E which is just outside of baggage claim and Customs. The last Airport Express van leaves O'Hare at 11:30 pm seven nights a week. Airport Express Ticket Counters for purchasing tickets are located at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3E lower level across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level.

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Traveling To O'Hare

Reservations in advance are required when traveling to O'Hare airport. All fares are due at time of pickup. Cash can be paid directly to the Driver. Credit cards (American Express, Visa and Mastercard) are accepted at both airports. When making a reservation for service to O'Hare, you can put it on your credit card via our website or by calling us directly at 888.284.3826. Our Drivers do not accept credit cards.

Traveling From Midway

Shuttles depart from Midway airport every 15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels, downtown businesses and near north residential locations. Our airport express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3 on the lower level across from baggage claim. Reservations from Midway to downtown are not necessary. The last Airport Express van leaves Midway at 10:30 pm seven nights a week.

Traveling To Midway

Reservations in advance are required when traveling to Midway airport. All fares are due at time of pickup. Cash can be paid directly to the Driver. Credit cards (American Express, Visa and Mastercard) are accepted at both airports. When making a reservation for service to Midway, you can put it on your credit card via our website or by calling us directly at 888.284.3826. Our Drivers do not accept credit cards.