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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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Kelley here is the link to your PIR group...lots of info and support
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Permalink Reply by mynavyguy on
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I think Waukegan is the closest. There is always the Navy lodge if you do not need lots of amenities.
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Permalink Reply by TinaZmom 02/936 on
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Does the Navy Lodge have a restaurant? What do they have?
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Permalink Reply by arhorsemom on
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The Navy lodge is pretty basic. No restaurant or pool, but they have a playground and offer a breakfast to go every morning, which was great the morning of PIR. There are kitchenettes in most rooms.A car is definately a must. It is clean and you can't beat the price.
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Permalink Reply by balsuz Kevin's mom :) on
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If you don't rent a car, any advice on getting from airport to hotel? I saw something called Airport Express? Taxi? Hotel shuttles?
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If your hotel offers a shuttle that's great bit the ones that offers a pir shuttle don't necessarily have an airport shuttle, too far. O'hare is the closest and its about 40 mins away from great lakes.For us, the price of a rental for 4 people was less expensive that the super shuttle back and forth. So weigh your options and check hotwire for great rental car prices!
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Thank you! I do believe I will go with a rental. :)
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I don't know. Does it give a direct phone number online to call? Is that a good place to stay, have u heard?
I'm so confused with the choice of towns, etc.
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Permalink Reply by towermom on
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Has anyone stayed at the Marriott Courtyard Chicago Lincolnshire? I was looking to stay there.
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Permalink Reply by Kimmyfromtheblock on
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I'm gonna stay at Navy Lodge 11/11/11 If anybody is staying that weekend would be great to meet.
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Can anyone stay at the Navy Lodge, or is it just for military persons?
Anyone have a phone number or web addy for them?
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Navy Lodge 1-800-628-9466 Great Lakes location. Make sure you call for reservations and give them your SR's name if you do not have a military ID.
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