North Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile (shopping) – adjacent Historic Water Tower – adjacent American Girl Place – across the street John Hancock Center – 2 blocks Museum of Contemporary Art – 2 blocks Lakefront running path – 0.5 miles Oak Street shopping – 0.5 miles Oak Street beach – 0.5 miles Tribune Tower – 1 mile Wrigley Building – 1 mile River North Gallery district – 1 mile Navy Pier – 1 mile Loop business district – 1 mile Merchandise Mart – 1 mile Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course – 5 miles O’Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 20 miles. Driving directions from O’Hare International Airport: Head east on I-190 and continue east on the Kennedy Expwy/I-90. Take the Ohio St exit; Ohio St runs one-way eastbound. Turn left from Ohio St onto Michigan Ave. Turn left onto Chicago Ave. The hotel is the first building on the right. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 25 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 Expwy. Take the Ohio St exit; Ohio St runs one-way eastbound. Turn left from Ohio St onto Michigan Ave. Turn left onto Chicago Ave. The hotel is the first building on the right. Taxis ($16–$25 from Midway; $26–$35 from O'Hare) and airport shuttles ($16–$25) are the most convenient ways to reach the hotel. For those traveling lightly, public transportation is an option and costs less than $5. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Travelers taking the train from O'Hare ride the blue line to Washington & Dearborn and then receive a free transfer to the red line. From the red line, they exit at Chicago Ave and walk three blocks east to the hotel. From Midway, travelers take the orange line to Roosevelt, receive a free transfer to the red line, and continue to the exit at Chicago Ave. 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. |