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A Great Lakes Voyage: Chicago to Niagara Falls
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Cruise Line Terms and Conditions of Carriage Road Scholar participants enrolling in this program are subject to Victory Cruise Line's terms and conditions of carriage, which include an assumption of risk agreement, waiver of liability, and other important information regarding your rights and obligations. Participants are therefore encouraged to carefully review them in advance of the program. A handout about Victory’s terms and conditions of carriage will be provided to enrolled participants in their pre-program materials. You may also view Victory Cruise Line’s terms & conditions by visiting their website: https://victorycruiselines.com/passenger-ticket-contract/
A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Arrival day is on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Meet the group at 21C Museum Hotel Chicago (now called Hotel 55) in Chicago, IL
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Orientation; 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Thursday, September 17, 2026 in Toronto, ON at Victory Cruise Lines Victory I
End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. or when disembarkation begins.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 40 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 20 Miles .
Chicago Transit (CTA)
Public Transportation
Phone: 8889687282
Cost: Please call Chicago Transit Agency directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Please visit the following website or call for current schedules and fare pricing: www.transitchicago.com, phone (888) 968-7282 Directions from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to 21c Museum Hotel Chicago - Board at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Take the Blue Line at Forest Park. -Get off at Monroe -Walk 1 minute to the bus stop at Dearborn and Monroe -Take Bus 36 Devon/Clark -Get off at State & Ontario -Walk 3 minutes down Ontario Street (0.1 miles) -Arrive at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 21 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 18 Miles .
303 Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 8473030303
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Please visit the following website for additional information: www.303taxi.com
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Victory Cruise Lines
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Cost: Price Included. Prices subject to change.
Toronto Pearson International Airport transfers provided by Victory Cruise Lines at 8 to 9 am from Toronto Port (8 Unwin Ave, Toronto, ON MSA 3L1). Participants are advised to book flights after 12 pm on the last day of program in the case of delays.