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PIR for Dummies

The shuttles leave the Residence Inn starting at 6:30am . They cost $3 per person. I beleive they leave every 15 minutes. When I went at 630 am there were three shuttles at the front door waiting for…

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PIR for Dummies

Use the Metra train...it will take a while so check Metra schedules on line. Here are the Metra directions I found detailed directions by calling Metra. ....Take people mover at O Hare to LOT E. Walk…

Replied Nov 14

PIR for Dummies

https://www.nexnet.nexweb.org/pls/nexlodge/lodge_p

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PIR for Dummies

If you belong to AAA I think you can get the same rate as the military rate. If not try booking throug Expedia, I got the military rate through them as a group rate.

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Cheryl replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
Melissa, If you are staying at a local hotel, I would take th shuttle. If your hotel doesn't have a shuttle coming there, then I would drive to one of the hotels that do have a shuttle. Residence Inn shuttle starts at 6:30am, even if you don't stay…
7 hours ago
MelissaSD replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
I'LL BE FLYING IN, WHAT AIRPORT ?!
yesterday
MelissaSD replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
I will be traveling ALONE, and have no idea what i need to do?! How will i get to base & how do i get ON base?!!? HELP ! (Still have a long time, but i neeed to start planning SOON!!)
yesterday
CrystalH replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
Hi, I need some assistance. My son put his grandfather on his Guest List for PIR. My father is 90 years old and in a wheelchair - knee replacement gone bad. He has a difficult time getting around but I am sure my father would want to go. Luckily he…
yesterday
Kari replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
Actually it wasn't that bad at all, just leave early to avoid the traffic. You need to make sure that you have the gate pass prior to gettting there. The instructions for getting this are in his first "form letter" that was sent about a week after h…
yesterday
kathryn replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
I'm in the same boat. Coming from a divorce and he has lived with his Dad, I'm left out on details. I called his recruiter to help me. I think this site will be very helpful.
yesterday
kathryn replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
My son PIR is Feb 5 and we planned on staying with friends in Chicago. Now I'm not so sure how easy this wll be to get on base. Does anyone have advice on how I should do this?
yesterday
Shay2453 replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
My son got in shape. He ran and later got with a trainer for 4 weeks. When he called I asked how the fitness was for him and he said he sailed through his sit-ups swim test and so forth. Also keep a good attitude and pay attention. The less they hav…
on Thursday
Skipatroll replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
The shuttles leave the Residence Inn starting at 6:30am . They cost $3 per person. I beleive they leave every 15 minutes. When I went at 630 am there were three shuttles at the front door waiting for us.
December 12
Kari replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
Help! I will be staying in downtown Chicago for the week prior to my son's graduation on Dec. 18 on business. My family will be meeting me there and we are driving into Waukeegan that Friday morning. Any advice? What time should we leave? Traffic? P…
December 10
pollychick495 replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
I know my daughter gets 4 people for PIR but can extras show up and find a way in and a place to sit?
December 10
debsbabyboy replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
Wait for his form letter to arrive after he gets there - it's the official letter sent from the officer that states his proposed PIR date and what his actual SHIP & address is. That usually comes within 2 weeks of his leaving. You'll get his box of…
December 10
Mommacats replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
Can anyone tell me how to determine when my son will graduate from BC? He is scheduled to go on January 25, 2010. Do I just count 8 weeks out from there and start making my reservations for air and hotel? He has been living with his father in Florid…
December 10
Mommacats replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
What a great idea! Any idea of the name of the limo company so I could try to contact them? My son is scheduled to leave for BC on January 25. Thanks for the great suggestion.
December 10
Brandon's Mom replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
Thanks for all your help! We do really appreciate it!
December 9
jamie-nates mom replied to Skipatroll's discussion 'PIR for Dummies'
brandons mom-i beleive 7 am is a good time-we got there at 730 and got into the hall a little bit after that-our seating sucked cause we had to sit on the top when you go to graduation you will see the train station right there. on the weekends it…
December 8

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