I have an apt. with him July 1st for the first time. I am thinking of flying instead of
driving. If anybody out there flies into see him can you tell me what airport you fly into
and how far it is from his office. Also, in his packet he listed a few hotels to stay at. Anybody have a hotel that they would recommend. Any info would be great. Thanks, Marcie
Posted by ichelp73 (Member # 19559) on :
Stay at the comfort inn - great rate and they shuttle you to / from his office for free. Also free breakfast - can't beat it!
Posted by jkmom (Member # 14004) on :
We flew into Springfield.
Posted by seibertneurolyme (Member # 6416) on :
We always flew into Kansas City, Missouri. Unfortunately it is about a 3 1/2 drive from there to the doctor's office. We rented a car at the airport.
It was just too expensive for us to fly into Springfield/Branson.
Bea Seibert
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Springfield/Branson.
It's about 30-45 min to his office... maybe less, depending upon traffic.
Check prices. They may have specials right now because they just opened a new terminal.
Posted by hiker53 (Member # 6046) on :
I like the Lamplighter hotel which is the one right by his office. There are two. I can't remember the street name, though.
Posted by orrn (Member # 6672) on :
I think the Lamplighter is the one that if you tell them you are there to see Dr. C they will give you a discount.
At least they used to. You might ask his office staff?
I never stayed in Springfield, as we would try to drive a couple hours towards home after the appt.
orrn
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
from the private flight area (forgot the specific name of that)of the airport it was about 15-20 minute ride.
They usually had courtesy cars they give you for free.
But when they were all out a cab cost about 25 bucks each way!!
Flew out of the downtown airport ONCE,,,never again,,that is a terrible airport and was NO clser I dont think.
The loop of interstate around the city helps alot. make a couple right turns off that at proper spots and your right there. When you see that McKee "D"s sign, your there!!
And they ARE correct,normal flights to and from there are REAL expensive AND time consuming because connections dont correspond!! You will be laying over for most of a whole day to go 500 miles.
I checked bus connections from here too,,,they were JUST as bad!! Time and money wise. I could drive there twice as fast and just as much money,,,flights same way!!
Private flights were my ONLY option!!!being--just don-
Posted by Marcie (Member # 10070) on :
Thank you all for your relpies. I did look into the Branson/Springfield Airport. Some of the
airlines had some good deals, but I was trying to get away from renting a car since it is about
a half hour away from his office. I guess if I fly I might not have a choice. Private flights is not an option for me. I would be to afraid
to get onto one of those small planes! Plus it would be too much money.
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
If I were to do it over again,,,I would network with others from your area that see him also.
Coordinate when appointments are set,,,and form a carpool.
Time wise it would be about the same as flying,believe it or not. and money wise WAAAAAAY cheaper if splitting 3 or 4 ways for gas etc.
Besides it CAN be fun to share road time with fellow lymies!!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by hiker53: I like the Lamplighter hotel which is the one right by his office. There are two. I can't remember the street name, though.
It's at the corner of Glenstone and Sunshine. It's Lamplighter South.
I think Comfort Inn might be a better choice though.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
If anyone needs phone numbers of the motels, I have a Springfield phonebook.
Posted by KaitlinB (Member # 11718) on :
We stay at the Comfort Inn-Medical District when we see Dr. C. It is almost new, smoke-free and very nice.
Be sure to ask for a room that faces away from the freeway though (it can get a bit noisy is you don't wear earplugs).
(Sorry about the long URl..you can google "Comfort Suites Medical District Springfield,MO" and find it).
We have flown into Kansas City, Tulsa & Springfield for our appointments.
Tulsa is about a 3 hr drive, Kansas City a little further. We liked flying into Springfield the best (so much easier), but it is expensive.
If you are lucky you might be able to book a reasonably priced flight into Springfield if the airline is running a special.
Posted by Marcie (Member # 10070) on :
icehelp- did you stay at the Comfort Inn on Battlefield? On the paperwork I got from the office it says they provide trasportaion to and from the office and from the airport.
Kaitlin- Thank you for the link
Posted by CherylSue (Member # 13077) on :
We stayed at the Lamplighter Inn South which is about a mile away from his office. It's okay and reasonable.
Hubby is sick of driving, too, and we're considering flying.
CherylSue
Posted by Marcie (Member # 10070) on :
Cherylsue- Not sure where you are at in IL, but I am flying out of Midway in Chicago. I am from Chicago and am dropping my kids of at my mom's.
Delta has a flight that is 230.00 round trip, but has layovers. The total flight time is 4 hours their and 5 back, so it might not be worth
flying if you only have an eight hour drive. I am going by myself and do not want to drive that far. Flying out of Detroit is 300.00. I am not a big fan of driving long distance so flying to
me is worth it. I get car sick and I am like a kid with, are we their yet!