Merchandise Mart – adjacent River North gallery district – 1 block Loop business district – 4 blocks Loop theater district – 1 mile North Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile – 1 mile Tribune Tower – 1 mile Wrigley Building – 1 mile Lakefront running path – 1.5 miles American Girl Place – 1 mile Navy Pier – 2 miles Wrigley Field – 4.5 miles Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 15 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 Expwy. Take the Washington Blvd exit and head east. Turn left on Franklin St, continue three blocks, and bear left over the Chicago River; Franklin St becomes N Orleans St. Proceed one-half block to the hotel on the left. O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Driving directions from O'Hare International Airport: Head east on I-190 and continue east on I-90/Kennedy Expwy. Take the Washington Blvd exit and turn left to head east. Turn left on Franklin St, continue three blocks, and bear left over the Chicago River; Franklin St becomes N Orleans St. Proceed one-half block to the hotel on the left. Taxis ($16–$25 from Midway; more than $36 from O'Hare) and airport shuttles ($16–$25) are the most popular ways to reach the hotel. The hotel's preferred limo service is another option and costs more than $36. For those traveling lightly, public transportation is convenient and costs less than $5. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Travelers taking public transportation from O'Hare ride the blue line to Clark and then receive a free transfer to the brown line. From the brown line, they exit at Merchandise Mart; the hotel is one block west. From Midway, travelers take the orange line to Clark, receive a free transfer to the brown line, and exit at Merchandise Mart. 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. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Rental cars are not practical due to heavy traffic and the high cost of parking. |