Hotel & Travel Information

Flying

  • Waterloo Airport (ALO)

    Daily flights are available directly in to Waterloo (ALO) on American Airlines through the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

    Daily flight schedule is below:

    To Waterloo

    Depart ORD Arrive ALO Flight #
    2:45pm 3:45pm Am 4030
    7:50pm 8:45pm Am 4001
         

    From Waterloo

    Depart ALO Arrive ORD Flight #
    6:30am 7:40am Am 4090
    4:20pm 5:40pm Am 4073
  • Cedar Rapids Airport (CID)

    An additional 30 flights per day arrive into the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids (CID).

    Non-stop service is available from the following cities on these airlines:

    • Chicago O'Hare (ORD) on American & United
    • Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) on American
    • Denver (DEN) on United
    • Detroit (DTW) on Delta/Northwest
    • Las Vegas (LAS) on Allegiant Air
    • Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) on Delta/Northwest
    • Orlando Sanford (SFB) on Allegiant Air
    • Phoenix/Mesa (AZA) on Allegiant Air
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg (PIE) on Allegiant

     

    Due to insurance restrictions, Heartland is prevented from allowing VGM employees to shuttle Heartland guests to and from Cedar Rapids. We regret the inconvenience.

    Heartland guests should secure transportation arrangements directly with the carrier. Three options are available:

    PRE-ARRANGED SHUTTLE SERVICE (Guests are personally met at CID baggage claim)

    VGM has arranged discount van or sedan service with:

    Airport Express & Express Limousines
    840 Liberty Way
    North Liberty, IA 52317
    Local Phone: (319) 626-5466
    Toll Free: 1-800-383-2219
    Fax: (319) 626-5470

    VGM rates for the 60 mile one-way shuttle from Cedar Rapids to your Waterloo hotel are:

    $90 flat rate for one person
    $10 per additional person in same party
    Must be on same flight or pick-up time.
    Group rates are available; please call for quotes.
    Limousine service is also available; please call for quotations.

    Need to call at least 48-hours in advance. Guests should contact the service directly and as soon as final air arrangements are secured. Please indicate the number in your party, and flight detail (airline, flight number, arrival time.) No walk-up service.

    Guests returning via the service should coordinate pick-up times and detail at time of reservation.

    WALK-UP SHUTTLE SERVICE (Guests obtain next available shuttle via in-airport service)

    Airport Shuttle Service
    Cedar Rapids Airport (near baggage claim)
    319-365-0655
    Toll fee: 800-725-8460

    One-way rates begin at approximately $100 to Waterloo hotels, $110 to Cedar Falls hotels, and $10 each additional passenger. If needing round-trip be sure to tell them during the first contact call, there is a $10 discount for Round-trip. Reservations are encouraged; please call at least 24-hours in advance.

    Guests returning via the service should coordinate pick-up times and detail at time of reservation.

    RENTAL CARS

    Four rental car companies service CID:
    · Avis (319.366.6418)
    · Hertz (319.365.9184)
    · National (319.363.1270)
    · Enterprise (319.366.5522)


Hotels

We are asking all guests to reserve their own hotel rooms.

We have negotiated discounted rates at the following hotels.

Transportation will be provided to/from all attendee hotels and all events. Reservations will be accepted directly by the hotels on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mention the VGM Heartland Conference to receive the discounted rate.

Attendee Hotels

Westfield Inn (3 mi. to convention center)
319-234-5452
$104.99/night King Suite
$94.99/night Single Rooms
$84.99/night Double Rooms

Days Inn (2.7 mi. to convention center.)
319-235-4461
$79.00/night

Ramada Inn (adjacent to the convention center)
319-233-7560
$99/night Single Rooms
$109/night Double Rooms
SOLD OUT!

Hampton Inn (3.1 mi. to convention center)
319-233-2044
$124/night

Holiday Inn Express (3.79 mi. to convention center)
319-274-7000
$99/night Single Rooms
$109/night Double Rooms

Exhibitor Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn (Cedar Falls)
319-266-6611
$149/night

Quality Inn (across from convention center)
319-235-0301
$79/night
SOLD OUT!

The Isle Casino Hotel (3.1 mi. to convention center)
800-843-4753
$85/night (Group Code: G060913)
SOLD OUT!

Country Inn & Suites (3.6 mi. to convention center)
319-233-2336
$82/night Standard Rooms

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