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Hotel
The Westin Chicago North Shore
The Westin offers modern accommodations with the signature Westin Heavenly® Beds, an indoor pool, fitness center, and on-site dining at Saranello’s Italian Restaurant. Room Block We have reserved a special room block at The Westin Chicago North Shore for our wedding guests. Booking under the room block ensures you receive our discounted group rate and are conveniently located with other guests. • Check-in: 3:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM Travel Weekly • To reserve, please use the dedicated booking link provided on our wedding website or mention our wedding when calling the hotel directly. Event Summary: - McGroom/Allen Wedding Room Block Feb 2026 - Start Date: Saturday, February 07, 2026 - End Date: Monday, February 09, 2026 - Special Group Rate: $149.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book: Thursday, January 08, 2026 Guests can also call 1-800-228-3000 and identify themselves with the MCGROOM/ALLEN WEDDING ROOM BLOCK. They can also provide the code MAWMAWF to book their stay. ✨ We encourage guests to book early to secure the discounted rate and ensure availability. Whether you’re flying in or driving, we can’t wait to welcome you to Chicago’s North Shore for our special weekend
Discount Code - MAWMAWF
Flight
Closest Airport
The nearest airport is Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located approximately 12 miles (about 20–25 minutes by car) from the host hotel.
Travel Note
Transportation Options
Guests have several convenient ways to travel from O’Hare to the hotel: • Taxi/Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): 20–25 minutes, estimated $45–55 • Town Car Service: Premium option, estimated $95–130 • Shared Shuttle Van: Budget-friendly option, typically $25–40 per person • Public Transit (CTA + Pace Bus): Around 1 hour 45 minutes, estimated $4–9 • Driving: If renting a car, parking is available at the hotel. Driving distance is about 14 miles with costs of $3–4 in gas/tolls
Travel Note
Baby Shower Travel Info
The Welcome Party turned Baby Shower will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10 am-3 pm at 100 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL 60090, just a quick 5–10 minute drive (about 2 miles) from our host hotel, The Westin Chicago North Shore. This makes it easy for guests staying at the hotel to get to the shower venue without a long commute.
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Wedding Travel Info
Astoria Banquets & Events is just a quick 10–12 minute drive from The Westin Chicago North Shore, making it an easy trip for guests staying at our host hotel. Most rideshares (Uber/Lyft) for this route typically range from $12–$22 each way, depending on time of day and demand. Whether you choose to drive, carpool, or use a rideshare service, getting to the venue should be smooth and convenient.