ValuMetrix Events

June 2-3, 2010 | Chicago, Illinois
Logistics

Venue

Chicago Marriott Downtown
540 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-836-0100

The Marriott Downtown Chicago is situated on Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile among world-class shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. This Chicago, Illinois hotel is within walking distance to the Windy City's top attractions, including Navy Pier, American Girl Place, Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Theater and Museum Districts.

Hotel Reservations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Chicago Downtown Marriott. A special rate of $169 will be offered until May 4, 2010.

To receive this rate, contact the hotel directly at 1-312-836-0100. Ask for the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics rate. The rooms are held for the nights of June 1-2, 2010, with the session on June 2nd, and are are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Area Airports

Chicago/OHare - ORD
Phone:  1 773 686 2200
Hotel direction: 15 miles SE

Driving Directions: Take I-190 East into I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) East to the Ohio Street Exit (50B). Ohio Street is a one-way street eastbound. Take Ohio Street to Rush Street. Turn right on Rush for hotel entrance. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Alternate transportation:
GO Airport Express; fee: 29 USD (one way) ;on request
Subway service, fee: 2.25  USD  (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 40.00  USD  (one way)

Chicago/Midway - MDW
Phone:  1 773 838 0600
Hotel direction: 12 miles NE
Driving Directions: Take Cicero Avenue north to I-55 North into I 90/94 West, (signs say To Wisconsin). Take Ohio St Exit (50B), Ohio Street is a one way street eastbound. Turn right on Rush for hotel entrance.
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Alternate transportation:
GO Airport Express; fee: 22 USD (one way) ;on request
Subway service, fee: 2.25  USD  (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 30.00  USD  (one way)

Other Transportation

Bus Station: Greyhound (2 miles SW)
Subway Station: Grand Avenue and State Street (Red Line) (0.2 miles W)
Train Station: Union Station (Amtrak & Metra) (1.9 miles SW)

General Information

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the program start date are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.

Contact:
Mary Lombard, Registration Coordinator
1-732-648-1184 | Email: mlombar@its.jnj.com