Travel

Whether you are coming from across town or from the other side of the globe, let Mart Travel Services do all the work for you. Making hotel, airline and rental car reservations is just a click, phone call or fax away. Get the best rates at the best hotels by booking through Mart Travel Services. To make individu al or group reservations simply contact Mart Travel Services in one of the following ways:

Online: click here
*Phone: 1.800.528.8700
E-mail: marttravel@ttgonline.com
Fax: 312.329.9513 (click here for your faxable housing form)
*If you are calling from outside the United States, please call 312.527.7300.

Deadline for discount reservations is: January 21, 2009

• Hotels fill quickly so book early to get your preferred hotel choice
• Hotels may adhere to strict cancellation/charge policies
• Hotels may charge a higher rate for rooms with two beds, triple, quad occupancy or suites
• Credit card deposit is required for all hotel reservations
• Applicable city and state taxes will apply
• Discounted hotel rates are based on availability–Book Early!

United Airfare Discount

United Airlines is offering special meeting fares for all attendees of Merchandise Mart who use the Special Meeting Desk to book their reservations. Book early and take advantage of the promotional fares that give you the greatest savings! Earn a 2% to 10% discount off of applicable fares, including First Class. By purchasing your ticket at least 30 days in advance of your scheduled travel you will receive an additional 5% discount. This special offer applies to travel on domestic segments of all United Airlines, United Express, TED and United code share flights (UA*) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada. Simply call (or have your travel agent call) 1-800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number 596YA. Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to this meeting. You or your travel agent should call today, as seats may be limited.

Airport Express Discounts

Continental Airport Express, established in 1853 is the premier ground transportation provider for O'Hare and Midway airport transfer/s. Shuttles depart from O'Hare and Midway airports every 10-15 minutes for downtown service to all Chicago hotels. Airport Express ticket counters for boarding the shuttle are located at the following airport locations:

O'Hare Airport pick up locations:
Terminal One (United Airlines) by door 1E
Terminal Two (Continental, Northwest) by door 2D
Terminal Three (American, Delta) by door 3E
Terminal Five (Air France, Air Italy) by door 5D

Midway Airport pick up locations:
Our airport express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from Southwest baggage claim.

Click here to make a reservation and receive a discount on line (must prepay by credit card). For cash and return reservations please call: 1-800-284-3826 and use code "MM".

Amtrak Rail Discounts

Discounts are also available on Amtrak. Please contact Mart Travel Services at 1.800.528.8700 or contact Amtrak at 1.800.USA.RAIL to receive 10% off of the lowest fare.

Hertz Car Rental Discount

Mart Travel Services can offer discounted car rental on Hertz for travel to the show. To take advantage of these discounts you can contact Mart Travel Services at 1-800-528-8700. Or, contact Hertz directly at 1.800.654.2240, International callers may dial 1.405.749.4434