NIAA Symposium • October 26-27, 2011 • Chicago, Illinois
Antibiotic Use in Food Animals: A Dialogue for a Common Purpose
Sponsors
Pfizer Animal Health Funded in part by the Beef Checkoff National Pork Board

Hotel & Travel Information
Rates & Reservations Hotel Logistics Airport Transportation Driving Directions Parking Information
 

Rates & Reservations

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Each individual will be responsible for making their own reservations.  A block of rooms are reserved at a special nightly rate of $179 for single and double occupancy until October 5.  Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-341-7949 and ask for the Group Code "NAA".  When making reservations, verify the rate and advise the reservations agent that you are with the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) Symposium.

NIAA Board of Directors will need to make their reservations through Scharee Atchison, 719-538-8843 x 10.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Chicago O'Hare
5300 N River Road
Rosemont, IL  60018

 InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Guest Room
 

Hotel Logistics

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A DAZZLING WORK OF ART ON THE RIVER.  Treat yourself to an intriguing new address, a short distance outside the Windy City, at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare. As the only luxury property in the suburbs, we offer savvy travelers a delightful alternative to traditional Chicago O’Hare airport hotels. Treat yourself to stylish accommodations just minutes from the airport. Here, contemporary art and cutting-edge design merge with world-class service for an unsurpassed lodging experience. Browse our lobby gallery – which showcases the impressive talents of local artists. Drop by the theater to catch a live comedy or musical act. After a busy day, satisfy your hunger with a tantalizing array of dining destinations, including McCormick & Schmick’s and The Capital Grille. Our InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel features four-star service, exquisite amenities, and a refreshing upscale setting.

The InterContinental Chicago O'Hare has 12 floors and 556 non-smoking guest rooms. Amenities and services include:
  • Health & Fitness Centre (on site): Open 24 hours.
  • Health & Fitness Center (off site): $15 fee
  • Convenience Store
  • Gift Shop
  • Newsstand
  • Concierge Services
  • Business Center
    • All O'Hare airport arrival and departure statuses are displayed in real time.
    • Internet and print service available. Charges vary
  • High Speed Internet Access
    • Initial Fee: $12.95
  • Wireless Data Connection
    • Initial Fee $12.95
  • Color Cable/Satellite Internet Browser TV
  • High-end Video Equipment
  • In Room Video Review/Check-out
  • Sound System
  • Stereo
  • Coffee Maker
  • Mini Bar
  • Mini Refrigerator
  • Tea Maker
  • Work Desk with Lamp
  • Phone
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Scale
  • In Room Safe
  • Iron/Ironing Board
 

Airport Transportation

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FROM CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ORD) - 2 miles east to hotel

  • HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE:  Complimentary
  • TRAIN:  $2.25 one way, 15 minutes

FROM CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT (MDW) - 25 miles northwest to hotel

  • TRAIN:  $2.25 one way, 1 hour
 

Driving Directions

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FROM CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ORD) – 2 MILES NORTHWEST TO HOTEL
Follow signs to I-190; take River Road South exit; take left at first light; hotel is located 1.5 miles on right.

FROM CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT (MDW) – 25 MILES SOUTHWEST TO HOTEL
Take IL-50/South Cicero Avenue. Merge onto I-55 North/Stevenson Expressway North toward Chicago. Merge onto I-90 West via Exit 292A toward Wisconsin. Keep left to take I-90 West/Kennedy Expressway West via Exit 43B toward O'Hare/Rockford. Keep right to take I-190 West via Exit 78 toward I-294 South/Indiana/O'Hare. Take Exit 1, River Road. Take South River Road. Merge onto North River Road. Hotel is approximately 5 blocks on right.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH
Take I-294 South, exit O'Hare (I-90 West). Exit Mannheim Road South. Proceed in right lane. Re-enter East to Chicago I-190. Proceed 1 mile. Exit River Road South. Hotel is approximately 5 blocks on right.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-294 North, exit to O'Hare/River Road (I-190 West). Exit left after toll plaza to River Road. Turn right at River Road. Hotel is approximately 5 blocks on right.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST
Take I-90 West/Kennedy Expressway. Exit 43B toward O'Hare International Airport. Keep right to I-190 West via exit 78/I-294 South/Indiana. Take Exit 1, River Road. Take South River Road. Merge onto North River Road. Hotel is approximately 5 blocks on right.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST
Take I-90 East, exit toward I-190 West/O'Hare/Rockford/River Road. Take the I-190 West/River Road exit toward O'Hare. Take the River Road exit on the left. Turn right onto North River Road. Hotel is approximately 5 blocks on the right.
 

Parking Information

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  • 760 parking spaces available in a fully covered parking garage connected directly to the hotel.
  • Daily self-parking fee: $22
  • Valet parking available: $24
"NIAA fills an important niche as it provides essential information to those within the industry and serves as a forum for the discussion of issues important to the livestock industries. The need for sharing of information and collaboration with the livestock industries in order to address livestock health issues and other challenges cannot be underscored enough.” — Keith A. Roehr, DVM, Colorado State Veterinarian, NIAA Member
National Institute for Animal Agriculture • 13570 Meadowgrass Drive, Suite 201 • Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Phone: (719) 538-8843 • Fax: (719) 538-8847 • Email: niaa@animalagriculture.org