Chicago Training Center
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Two Prudential Plaza 180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone 312-819-6800 FAX 312-240-0342 |
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Class Info
You can check in and pick up your course materials beginning at 8:30am. Classes start at 9am and end by 5pm each day. If the schedule is different, it will be noted on the Web as well as in your confirmation e-mail.- Photo ID: For security purposes, please be prepared to show a photo ID. You may have to check in at the security desk in the building lobby before proceeding to the SAS training facility.
- No recording devices: Recording devices, including video and audio, are not permitted in the classroom.
- Cell phones: Students are asked to turn cell phones and pagers off or to set them to vibrate.
- Courtesy phones: Phones are available as a courtesy for our students. Please be considerate and limit your calls to approximately 5 minutes.
- Children/guests: Attendees are not allowed to have children or guests accompany them in the training facility.
- Room temperature: Classroom temperatures do fluctuate. Please bring a light jacket or sweater to ensure your comfort level.
SAS is a tobacco-free company
Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited in SAS buildings, in company or personal vehicles, or anywhere on the SAS World Headquarters campus.Meals
A continental breakfast is provided each day as part of the course fee. Classes will break for lunch around 12 noon; however, lunch is not provided.Emergencies
In case of emergency, your family or coworkers can leave you a message during class hours by calling the Training Center Coordinator at 312-819-6800.In case of inclement weather, please call ahead for information on delayed openings or cancellations.
Travel Information
You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the SAS training course.Continental Airport Express (1-888-2THE-VAN) provides transportation to and from O'Hare and Midway every 5-10 minutes to our recommended hotels. From O'Hare it departs at the lower level terminals 1, 2, 3 (near baggage claim area). From Midway, it departs across from the Southwest Airlines baggage claim area. The cost is $25 one-way or $48 round-trip from either airport.
If you are driving, the nearest parking facilities to our training center are the North Lot of Grant Park, located at Monroe and Michigan, and the Prudential Plaza garage.
| Rates | |
| 2-4 hours | $22 |
| 4-12 hours | $25 |
| 12-24 hours | $30 |
| Early Bird Special (in before 8am, out before 8pm) | $17 |
Note: In the wake of the national tragedy, our building (Prudential Tower) in Chicago has heightened its security procedures. All
guests at the Tower must check in with security before gaining access to the elevators.
From Midway Airport:
- Start out going southeast on W Airport Dr by turning right (0.40 mile)
- Turn left onto S Cicero Ave / IL-50 (2.24 miles)
- Take the I-55 N ramp (0.27 mile)
- Merge onto I-55 N (6.75 miles)
- Take the US-41 N / Lake Shore Dr. exit on the left (0.23 mile)
- Merge onto S Lake Shore Dr. (2.12 miles)
- Turn left onto E Jackson Dr. (0.36 mile)
- Turn right onto S Michigan Ave. (0.51 mile)
- Turn right onto E Lake St. (0.11 mile)
- Turn right onto N Stetson Ave. (0.01 mile)
- Start out going south on Departures towards Terminal Return (0.5 mile)
- Stay straight to go onto Airport Exit (0.1 mile)
- Turn slight left onto Departures (0.1 mile)
- Take the I-190 E ramp (0.4 mile)
- Merge onto I-190 E (2.7 miles)
- Take I-90 E (13.3 miles)
- Take the E Washington Blvd / 100 North Exit, exit number 51C (0.2 mile)
- Turn left onto W Washington Blvd. (0.3 mile)
- W Washington Blvd becomes W Washington St. (0.1 mile)
- Turn left onto N Upper Michigan Ave. (1 mile)
- Turn right onto E Lake St. (0.1 mile)
- Turn right onto N Stetson Ave. (0.01 mile)
See schedules and a system map. Once you check in for class, you may purchase bus passes for $1.25 each way for direct transportation to and from Union Station, Ogilivie Transportation (formerly Northwestern) Station, and LaSalle St. Station. See more information about exact pick-up and drop-off locations.
Subway/"EL":
To the SAS Chicago office from Midway airport:
Take the Orange Line train that originates at Midway airport. Get off at the Randolph St Exit. Walk 1 block east on Randolph toward Michigan Ave. Cross Michigan Ave. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.
To the SAS Chicago office from O'Hare airport:
Take the Blue Line train that originates at O'Hare airport. Get off at the Washington St Exit. Walk 3 blocks east on Washington toward Michigan Ave. Turn left (North) on Michigan avenue and walk 1 block. Turn right (East) on Randolph. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.
Other locations:
Red line: Get off at the Lake St Exit. Walk 2 blocks east on Lake toward Michigan Ave. Turn right (South) on Michigan Ave and walk 1 block. Turn right (East) on Randolph. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.
Brown, Purple, Orange, or Green line: Get off at the Randolph St Exit. Walk 1 block east on Randolph toward Michigan Ave. Cross Michigan Ave. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.
Blue line: Get off at the Washington St Exit. Walk 3 blocks east on Washington toward Michigan Ave. Turn left (North) on Michigan avenue and walk 1 block. Turn right (East) on Randolph. The Prudential building is on the left and can be entered from Randolph St.
NOTE: When entering the Prudential Building from Randolph St, take the escalators up 1 level to the main lobby.
Recommended Hotels
You are responsible for making your hotel reservation. When making reservations, please ask for the SAS rate. Rates are based upon availability and subject to change without notice.| Fairmont Hotel 200 N Columbus Dr Chicago, IL 60601 312-565-6698 800-526-2008 Reserve online |
Jan-Apr 6: $239 Apr 7-Nov 14: $299 Nov 15-Dec: $239 rates based upon availability; underground walkway available to Prudential Plaza |
| Hard Rock Hotel Chicago 230 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601 312-345-1000 (corporate code NEGSA1) Reserve online |
Jan-Mar: $139 Apr-Dec 5: $205 Dec 6-31: $139 newly renovated; rent a Fender guitar for free upon check-in; includes gym with latest equipment, internet access, 40% off food & beverage from Apr 13 - Jun (present business card); 1 block from training center |
| Swissötel Chicago 323 E Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60601 888-737-9477 800-637-9477 Reserve online |
Jan-Mar: $160 Apr-Nov 17: $205 Nov 18-Dec: $150 includes use of health club; rates based on occupancy |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites 216 E Ontario St Chicago, IL 60611 312-787-3777 800-228-2800 (corporate code SA2) Reserve online |
10% off regular rates; request SAS rate
includes breakfast, internet access; within walking distance of training center |
| Comfort Suites Chicago 320 North Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601 312-376-1887 Reserve online (corporate code LSAS) |
Jan-Feb: $99 Mar-Apr: $135 May-Jun: $153 Jul-Aug: $135 Sep-Nov: $153 Dec: $99 includes full American breakfast, internet access; 1½ block from training center |
| Hotel Monaco Chicago 225 North Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60601 312-960-8500 800-546-7866 Reserve online (corporate code SASI) |
Jan-Feb: $145 Mar-Dec 15: $200 Dec 16-31: $145 includes internet access; within walking distance of training center |
| Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 East Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60601 312-565-1234 Reserve online |
Jan-Mar: $139 Apr-Nov: $199 Dec: $139 within walking distance of SAS |
