Travel

The closest commercial airport is in Kansas City (MCI), approximately 50 miles from Lawrence.  Information regarding the airport shuttle will be posted no later than August 15; rental car information can be found here:  http://www.flykci.com/direction/rentalcar/Index.htm

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Shuttle Service

Click here to sign up for shuttle service to/from Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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Driving Directions

Directions from Kansas City Airport to SpringHill Suites of Lawrence

Directions from Kansas City Airport to Eldridge Hotel

Directions from Kansas City Airport to Hampton Inn
(Due to construction, Exit 202 is closed. Please take Exit 204)

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Conference hotel

SpringHill Suites of Lawrence (Full)
1 Riverfront Plaza #300
Lawrence, KS  66044
Phone:  785/841-2700
Fax:  785/749-1477

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Eldridge Hotel (Two blocks from SpringHill Suites)
704 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: 785/749-5011 or 800/527-0909
Fax: 785/749-4512

Please make reservations directly with the Eldridge. We have a block of 30 suites available for our conference. The rate will be $135.00 per night plus tax. This block will be available for reservations on October 2, 2007. To ensure that you are charged the special rate, please mention that you are with the KU CCUMC Conference. Reservations must be placed prior to September 2, 2008.

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Hampton Inn (Shuttles to SpringHill Suites will be available)
2300 West 6th Street
Lawrence, KS  66049
Phone: 800-426-7866
Fax:  785-841-7997

These rooms are non-smoking with 2 queen beds or one king bed. The rate is $94.00 per night plus tax. Guests should reference the group code CCU. Rooms must be reserved by September 11, 2008 to receive the CCUMC rate.