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Transportation and Parking
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TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING

Transportation to and from Chicago O'Hare Airport and Midway Airport is available by limousine, rental car, or taxi. There is no public transportation to Fermilab, and taxi service is costly. You are strongly encouraged to rent a car, sharing where convenient.

Limousine Service

Reservations for limousine service should be made in advance when possible. We suggest the West Suburban Limousine Service. It is a shared-car limousine so the rates are reasonable. They are familiar with Fermilab and do not overcharge. Reservations for this service can be made by calling West Suburban at the following numbers:

Out of State, call 1-800-345-LIMO
Local, call (630) 668-9600

For pickup instructions AFTER your arrival at O'Hare Airport or Midway Airport, call 1-800-942-LIMO.

The rates are as follows:

Schedule	O'Hare	Midway	Destination	Each Additional Person
4:00 a.m.-10:59 p.m. (Relates to time of pickup call after arrival)	$37.00 $36.00 $42.00	$44.00 $45.00 $50.00	Fermilab Naperville Aurora	$7.00 $7.00 $7.00
11:00 p.m.- 12:59 p.m. (Relates to time of pickup call after arrival)	$55.50 $54.00 $63.00	$66.00 $67.50 $75.00	Fermilab Naperville Aurora	$7.00 $7.00 $7.00
1:00 a.m.- 3:59 a.m. (Relates to time of pickup call after arrival)	$74.00 $72.00 $84.00	$88.00 $90.00 $100.00	Fermilab Naperville Aurora	$7.00 $7.00 $7.00

If five (5) or more share a limousine, a charge of $10 will be added for the necessary stretch limousine.

NOTE: Above rates subject to City of Chicago Tax.

Car Rentals

As stated above, you are strongly encouraged to rent a car. All of the usual rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, etc.) are located at the airports. For the best price, we recommend Ace Rent-a-Car at O'Hare Airport, telephone 1-800-323-3221 or 708-297-3350. Request the Fermilab Rate.

A small fleet of cars is available for short-term rental at Fermilab through the Users' Office. These rentals must be picked up and returned to Fermilab. There is no pickup or drop off at either of the airports. You can reserve a car by calling the Office (630) 840-3111, or by sending e-mail to usersoffice@fnal.gov. Here are the Rates, terms and conditions.

Recommended Driving Route from O'Hare to Fermilab:
Take the airport exit marked ``To City''. Travel about 1.5 miles to Interstate 294 South (towards Indiana). Turn right and travel about 8.5 miles on I-294 to the East-West Tollway (I-88). Take I-88 West (to Aurora) approximately 17 miles to the Farnsworth North Exit and turn right. Travel 2.9 miles to the Pine Street entrance to the Fermilab site.

Recommended Driving Route from Midway to Fermilab:
Take Cicero Avenue North to the Stevenson Expressway South (I-55). Travel West towards Joliet on I-55 to I-355 North (towards Northern Suburbs). Take I-355 to the East-West Tollway (I-88). Take I-88 West (to Aurora) to the Farnsworth Road North Exit and turn right. Travel 2.9 miles to the Pine Street entrance to the Fermilab site.

Taxis

Following is a list of taxicab companies users can call if they need transportation off-site. There are many more listed in the Yellow Pages.

American Taxi
Naperville (630) 305-3908

Aurora American Taxi
(630) 892-2300

Fox Cab St. Charles (630) 587-8822
Geneva (630) 262-8822

Naperville Cab
(630) 355-7855

Wheaton Auto Ride Cab
(630) 653-2500

Sunset Livery Service
(630) 232-1603 Taxi Service
(630) 801-1056 Limo Service

OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS

The Fermilab area has many hotels; you may find a list at http://fnalpubs.fnal.gov/users/hotels.html. There are also hotels in nearby St. Charles, Illinois.

A very limited number of dormitory rooms may be available in the Fermilab on-site housing. Each room has a single bed and telephone, with central shower/bath facilities, kitchens, and lounge areas located within each dormitory. Dormitory rooms range in price from $14 to $18.50 per night. For further information, please contact the Housing Office by e-mail at housing@fnal.gov or by telephone at 630-840-3777.

MAPS

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Map of the Chicagoland area	Map of the Fermilab site
Where and how to enter Fermilab	Map with the hotels
Map of the Fermilab Village	Map of the overflow parking areas