Magnificent Mile (shops and restaurants) - 2 blocks Rush Street nightlife - 2 blocks Merchandise Mart - 3 blocks Theater district - 4 blocks John Hancock Building - 4 blocks Navy Pier - 5 blocks Sears Tower - 1 mile Field Museum - 1.5 miles McCormick Place - 2 miles Museum of Science and Industry - 1.5 miles Art Institute of Chicago - 1.5 miles Sears Tower - 2 miles Lincoln Park - 2 miles Soldier Field (Bears) - 2 miles McCormick Place Convention Center - 2 miles Field Museum - 3.5 miles Wrigley Field (Cubs)- 6 miles U.S. Cellular Field (White Sox) - 9 miles Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 13 miles. Driving directions from Chicago Midway Airport: Head north on SR-50/S. Cicero Ave. Continue to I-55 and head northbound. Head west on I-90/Ryan Expy. Take the Ohio St. exit heading east. The hotel is on the corner of Ohio St. and State St. To park, enter the North Bridge garage and take the elevator to the hotel lobby. Otherwise, continue on Ohio St. and take a right onto Wabash Ave. Take a right onto Grand Ave.; the main hotel entrance is on the right. O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Driving directions from O'Hare International Airport: Head east on I-190 and continue east on I-90/Kennedy Expy. Take the Ohio St. exit heading east. The hotel is on the corner of Ohio St. and State St. To park, enter the North Bridge garage and take the elevator to the hotel lobby. Otherwise, continue on Ohio St. and take a right onto Wabash Ave. Take a right onto Grand Ave.; the main hotel entrance is on the right. Taxis ($26–35) and airport shuttles ($16–25) are the most popular ways to reach the hotel from O'Hare and Midway. Limo service is another option and costs more than $36. For those traveling lightly, public transportation is convenient and costs less than $5. Fees are subject to change without notice. Travelers taking the train from O'Hare ride the blue line to Washington and Dearborn, and then receive a free transfer to the red line. From the red line, they exit at Grand; the hotel is right at the station. From Midway, travelers take the orange line to Roosevelt, receive a free transfer to the red line, and continue to the exit at Grand. Getting around: There are many stores, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance of the hotel. Public transportation (less than $5) and taxis are also convenient for navigating the downtown area. Fees are subject to change without notice. Rental cars are not practical due to heavy traffic and the high cost of parking. |