Travel Information

CHI 2001 will be held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, Washington 98101, USA.

For details on how to reach the Washington State Convention and Trade Center by car, please see www.wsctc.com. Follow the link to General Information/Directions.

Airline Discounts
Special discount airfares on Northwest Airlines and United Airlines have been arranged.

Rental Car Discounts
Avis and Alamo rental car companies will offer CHI 2001 attendees 10% discount off the applicable rental rates when reservations are made in conjunction with United Airlines air reservations. Please ask the reservationist for more information on car rentals when booking your airline ticket.

Public Transport
The use of public transportation rather than cars is strongly recommended. Cars can be hired at the airport, but their use within the city is strongly discouraged. All hotels are within walking distance to the Convention Center. Most all of downtown Seattle is within reasonable walking distance. Taxis are plentiful and fares within the city are reasonable.

Parking Facilities
The Washington State Convention and Trade Center has an underground car parking garage for those persons driving to the conference for less than US$20 per day. The hotels have parking facilities for hotel guests.

Airport Taxicabs
Taxicabs are available outside the airport terminal. Typical fares to downtown Seattle range from US$30 to US$35.

Airport Express/Grayline of Seattle
This is the most convenient and inexpensive scheduled airport service between Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle. Fares: Adults US$8.50 one way, US$14.00 round trip; Children US$6.50 one way, US$10.00 round trip. This service is available from 5:00-24:00.