New Courier Travel is in downtown Glen Ellyn. It finds cruises and other getaways for its clients.
"We have the expertise," says Courier Travel Consultant and Manager Debbie Eagle. "We know the industry. If you book a trip online and run into a problem, you can't talk to anybody." Eagle adds that because New Courier's six agents are paid by cruise and tour companies, travelers don't have to pay extra.
When visiting the store, look for Gus: a mustached statue dressed in shorts and a Panama hat who looks as if he's waving to all visitors coming through the door. He looks ready, at any moment, to take a journey.
In business since 1984, Design Travel & Tours offers wholesale tour packages to travel agents and agencies. The company specializes in foreign independent tours and custom-designed itineraries to exotic destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Mediterranean and the South Pacific. This business does not sell to the general public.
Founded in 1983, Glen Ellyn Travel Services prides itself on its long-standing relationships with customers, having served multiple generations of Glen Ellyn's oldest families. This agency specializes in air travel and vacations to international destinations including the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe. They also offer Hajj and Umrah packages for their Muslim customers and special discounts for students and seniors. Their office is on the second floor of The Glen Ellyn Building, a historic landmark located in the heart of downtown Glen Ellyn.
RK Travels offers domestic and international tickets, tour packages, and cruises. RK has served the Glen Ellyn community since 1995, specializing in both corporate and personal travel packages. Visit the RK office or web site for the latest national and international travel offers.
Avis, founded in 1946, serves drivers at approximately 2,200 locations in the U.S. and worldwide, including this Glen Ellyn branch, conveniently located on a busy commercial stretch of Roosevelt Road. It is open seven days a week and offers drop-off and pickup service. Helpful agents are always available to answer questions and address any issues (by phone after regular office hours).
Bon Voyage Cruise Outlet is a cruise-only travel agency. Please call to speak with an agent or to schedule an appointment.
The Rodeway Inn of Glen Ellyn has 60 guest rooms, Wi-Fi capability, free continental breakfast and a swimming pool. Pets are welcome. There is also a meeting room that can hold up to 100 people.
The hotel is a short distance from Wheaton College and the College of DuPage; about 15 miles from O'Hare Airport; and 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.
IV Transportation has been offering transportation services since 2004. It provides semi truck and trailer freight services to and from all 50 states for companies of all sizes. The dispatch office, based in Glen Ellyn, is open Monday through Friday, but transport continues 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
L & M Logistics is a licensed broker of trucking services. This broker serves as a liaison between authorized motor carriers and companies that need to transport goods. L & M can arrange shipping for a wide variety of commodities to any state. Call for more information.
The Glen Ellyn Metra (Union Pacific West Line) offers easy access to Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center and surrounding western suburbs. There are outdoor bike racks and a morning coffee shop for on-the-go commuters. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Glen Ellyn, permit parking in surrounding lots is available. Visit www.metrarail.com for the most current schedule.
Focus Trucking Inc. is a trucking company specializing in import-export traffic coming to Chicago through all major railroads, including BNSF, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX, Canadian Pacific and Canadian National.
The company, based in Glen Ellyn, works with small and medium sized shipping companies across the United States.
Customers can track their shipments and obtain quotes online.
Americas Best Value Inn offers suites in addition to king, queen and double rooms. Each room includes free in-room coffee, an iron and board, mini bar, free cable TV, refrigerator and microwave. Additional amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, meeting/banquet rooms, fax services, guest laundry and a complimentary continental breakfast. It is close to I-355 and five miles from the Oakbrook Shopping Center. Pets are welcome.