Re: [yapc] A word of caution

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I am arriving at 9:15pm  on Sunday from American Airlines Terminal 3.  My
cell phone is 301 518 8632, my handle is JoeDavidson.

I will either share a cab or take the el with anyone who wants to come
along.

On 6/15/06, Kent Cowgill <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> 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 <[email protected]> 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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> >
> > --
> > Joe Davidson
> > Silver Spring, MD
> > www.interguru.com/mailconv.htm
> > truespel.com/en
> >
>



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Joe Davidson
Silver Spring, MD
www.interguru.com/mailconv.htm
truespel.com/en

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