Travel
Hotel
The Drake
The venue where all of our events (other than the welcome party) are being held. Link for our wedding block: https://book.passkey.com/go/MacKinnonandBalamohan
Discount Code - MBW
Travel Note
Parking at the Drake
There are several options for parking: - Main Drake parking garage (900 Self Park) - overnight self parking at $54 per 24 hours with in-and-out privileges until 2p the next day. This is the official garage for the Drake and can be billed to your room. It is one block away from the hotel entrance. - Drake Towers garage (174 E Walton St.) - overnight self parking at $45 per 24 hours with in-and-out privileges. This is next to the hotel, small entrance with a green awning. It is valet parking with a car elevator. - Valet parking - full day of parking until 2am at $31 - Overnight Valet parking - overnight valet with in-and-out privileges at $75 You can also look on the Spot Hero app for potentially cheaper options around the area.
Flight
O'Hare International Airport
Approximately 30-60 minute drive to The Drake depending on traffic. Options for transit include rental car, taxi, Uber, or Lyft. Depending on the time you arrive, taxi can often be cheaper than Uber or Lyft. Approximate cost of a taxi to The Drake is $60 including tip. Public transit is also an option (CTA blue line to "Chicago" stop, then either take the bus or a much cheaper Uber/Lyft to the hotel).
Flight
Midway International Airport
Approximately 25-45 minute drive to The Drake depending on traffic. Options for transit include rental car, taxi, Uber, or Lyft. Public transit is also an option (CTA orange line to red line).