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Hotels around RTC
Do all the hotels near RTC (boot camp) have shuttles that'll take you to PIR?? My husbands PIR is Sept 24th. I'm looking around trying to get a good deal on a flight and hotel and possibly a rental car but i'm not for sure about the car yet.
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by srm54 (Ship 9, Div 005) on
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My son's PIR is also 11/24/2010. I have booked a room at the Waukegan Marriott Springhill Suites on line using AAA for $80 a night. This hotel is suppose to be a little less than 3 miles from the base. It is pretty new, only about 3 years old and includes breakfast. They have a shuttle service that will take you to and from graduation for $3 each way (reserve at check in). I have called them directly to ask several questions and they have been very friendly and informative.
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Permalink Reply by Nancy on
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Hi..my son's PIR is 12/17/10..maybe. I am looking at the Springhill also. Did you book after you knew your PIR for sure? if so, I will wait, but I am worried as our supposed date is so close to the holidays. Any info is helpful!! :-)
Thanks for your help,
Nancy
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I booked the hotel before I was absolutely sure of the PIR as it could be cancelled or changed without any penalty. I did wait to book airfare. If you are at all worried I would go ahead and book hotel ahead of time.
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Permalink Reply by AndreaS61 on
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That's my concern too - Thanksgiving weekend - the most traveled weekend of the year. I wanted to get a package deal on Priceline, but it's not really refundable or changeable without considerable cost so I guess I'll have to book everything separately for the peace of mind of being able to cancel. Google "hotels near navy training center" or something like that and you'll get a whole list of hotels in the area.
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Permalink Reply by BarbZ (1106-4) Nuke Mom on
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Did your son leave enter boot camp 10/25? Mine did and had hoped his PIR woudl be 12/17 but am hearing now it might be 8 weeks PLUS the 3 days processing for a total fo 9 weeks or 12/24 PIR. Can't imagine they would have PIR on Christmas Eve. Flights would sure be expensive...
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Permalink Reply by 2PatriotsMom (Ship 09 Div007) on
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I just booked the Springhill Suites near PIR and the rate was good and the hotel is new and non-smoking. Came as a recommendation from another Navy Mom who was there for PIR a couple of months ago. After going to the website, I think it will be perfect;) I think we are going to rent a car and go into Chicago one or two days while there.
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How do we get the EZ Pass? Is that through the hotel? or something I have to arrange ahead of time? Sorry, I'm new to toll booths. Also, can I bring my GPS on the plane?
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EZ PASS INFO In Illinois they are called I PASS. I purchased mine at a gas station along the tollway. They have a website. www.getipass.com. Their phone # is 1-800-UC-IPASS (1-800-824-7277).
Or you can rent one with your rental car
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Yes, you can bring your GPS on the plane....google addresses before you leave ...RTC, your hotel, the airport, Navy Pier, restaurants you want to go to, etc
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You will want a car just to get around. Stuff is not close by. You can take the public transportation into Chicago, but you will really want a car to do other stuff with your sailor like go to the mall, etc.
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Permalink Reply by BADma on
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I am SO glad that I found this forum. I don't know my son's PIR yet.
I use a wheelchair. Does anyone know if these shuttles tthat have been mentioned are wheelchair accessible? I will have my manual wheelchair. We live in AZ, so I am not crazy about renting a car and finding our way around ( although I do have a GPS).
Thanx In Advance!
Tracy
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