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2024 Network Meeting Shuttle Guidance

Line of people on a sidewalk in front of a shuttle bus.

The Educare National Coordinating Office (NCO) is providing roundtrip shuttle services between Omaha, NE and Sioux City, IA for the 2024 Network Meeting.

In accordance with previous communications, we have adjusted pick-up times on 4/29 and 4/30 to accommodate more Network members. Please review the following information carefully before travelling.

Arrival Information: 4/29-4/30

Shuttle Pick-Up Location: Omaha, NE – Eppley Airfield

Shuttles will be in the Commercial Lane (blue road on the map) in front of Terminal doors 1 and 2 (indicated on the map). Shuttles will drop off at the Avid and Courtyard Hotels in Sioux City, IA. The trip is approximately 90 minutes in duration. We are using Windstar shuttles; a sign in the window will indicate the bus is for Educare.

Monday, April 29, 2024

  • 1:00 PM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Eppley Airfield
  • 6:30 PM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Eppley Airfield
  • If you originally signed up for the 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM shuttles on Monday, your spot on the shuttle has been adjusted to 1:00 PM or 6:30 PM.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

  • 12:00 PM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Eppley Airfield
  • 1:00 PM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Eppley Airfield. To accommodate folks arriving close to 12 PM or potential delays, we have added a pick-up time at 1:00 PM. We encourage those that have arrived on time to take the 12:00 PM shuttle.
  • 6:00 PM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Eppley Airfield
  • 10:00 PM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Eppley Airfield. This shuttle will accommodate folks arriving after 6:00 PM CT.

Departure Information: 5/3

Shuttle Pick-Up Location: Shuttles departing Sioux City, IA will pick up first at Courtyard and then at the Avid Hotel. Please be ready and in the lobby of your hotel 10-15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. As a courtesy to Network members with tight communicating times, the shuttles will leave promptly at the scheduled times. As a result, we will not hold shuttles for folks running late. Please do your best to be on time. If you miss your departure bus, please contact Alexis and/or Nick (see information below). Guests as the Courtyard should check their bags with the hotel staff in the main lobby prior to coming to the event. For folks staying off property, we will have a designated area for you to store your baggage.

Friday, May 3, 2024

  • 8:00 AM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Courtyard & Avid Hotels
  • 10:15 AM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Courtyard & Avid Hotels
  • 11:00 AM CT – Shuttle Pick-Up at Courtyard & Avid Hotels

Frequently Asked Questions

My travel plans changed and I’m no longer taking the shuttle, or I need to sign up for a new shuttle time.

Email support@educarenetwork.org. If changing shuttles, include your new arrival time and flight information.

What if my plane is delayed or I’m late leaving Sioux City and I miss my shuttle?

Please text or call Alexis Aguilú at (312) 502-4676 or Nick Parrishat (630) 471-9000 to inform them that you missed your shuttle. You can also email support@educarenetwork.org. The team will assign you to the next available departure time.

What if I arrive and decide to take an Uber or other mode of transportation?

Please inform Alexis or Nick via text/call or email us at support@educarenetwork.org. We are using shuttle lists to ensure we do not miss anyone. The NCO will not provide alternate travel options or reimburse attendees that decide not to take the shuttle.