Friday, October 30, 2026
Book Uber/Lyft XL (SUV/minivan):
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Pick up at 7424 Grayson drive, Riverdale, GA
Drop off at Hartsfield International airport.
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Fly into Chicago
(Airport Shuttle, Taxi, or Uber XL)
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Flight arrival time is 5:47 pm, C.T..
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Pick up at the Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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We have scheduled a late hotel check-in time of 6:15 pm C.T.
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Drop off at the Congress Plaza Hotel - 6:30 pm Check-in
Saturday, October 31, 2026
LYFT RIDESHARE:
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2:15 pm, Pick up at the Congress Plaza Hotel.
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2:30, drop off at the Obama Presidential Center.
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5:30 pm, pick up @ Obama Presidential Center
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6:00 pm Drop off @ Dinner Celebration (listed on Webpage)
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Pick up from the restaurant.
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Drop off at the Congress Plaza Hotel.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
(Shuttle, Taxi, or Uber/Lyft XL)
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Hotel checkout (hotel store luggage)
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BRUNCH and activities
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Pick at the Congress Plaza Hotel. (sometime after hotel checkout time),
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Drop off at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
(Uber/Lyft XL's)
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Pick up at Hartsfield Airport
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Arrive home.
Important Trip Reminders
Packing Essentials
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Comfortable walking shoes (especially for the Obama Center visit)
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Any necessary medications in original containers
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A light sweater or jacket for indoor venues
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Emergency contact information printed or saved in your phone
Chicago Weather
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Typical temperatures range from 40°F to 60°F
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Be prepared for Lake Michigan lakefront breezes
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Layered clothing is highly recommended for versatile comfort