Travel
Travel Note
Parking at the Venue
We suggest taking an Uber/Lyft to the venue. If you choose to drive, there is street parking on Stockton Dr but it can be hard to find an open spot. There is a parking lot located at 2400 N Cannon Dr for $40. Once you enter the lot, drive toward the back of the lot where there begins to be signage that states numbered areas. Guests should try to park in the area labeled “5/6” as that is closest to the Nature Boardwalk bridge that they will walk over to access the Café Brauer.
Hotel
Ambassador Chicago - JDV by Hyatt
Ambassador Hotel is a 5-10 minute Uber from Cafe Brauer, weather pending. Please use our room discount for cheaper rates. Limited street parking available near the venue and hotel. Link for room block: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIJA/G-ZMWB
Discount Code - G-ZMWB
Hotel
Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln is a 5 minute walk from Cafe Brauer, weather pending. Please use our room discount for cheaper rates. Limited street parking available near the venue and hotel. Link for room block: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIJL/G-ZMLK
Discount Code - G-ZMLK
Flight
Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare
Chicago has two Airports - Chicago Midway which carries Southwest Airlines flights, and Chicago O'Hare which is the larger of the two. Both have the option of taking the Train or an Uber/Lyft that will take you from the airport directly to Downtown Chicago. If taking a train please see the information below on each route.
Travel Note
Airport Transportation - Ubers or Lyfts
While Trains are available from either airport - Ubers and Lyfts are also both great options. Please follow the signs at either airport (or Union Station if taking a train from out of town) which directs guests to the designated rideshare pick up areas. If arriving late at night please consider taking a ride share service instead of the trains for safety reasons. Taxis are also available but costs are much higher than Uber/Lyft - we would suggest avoiding taxis this weekend.
Train
Chicago O'Hare - Blue Line Train
The Blue Line train leaves Chicago O'Hare and will take guests into downtown Chicago's "Loop". Tickets can be purchased directly at the Airport, just follow the signs after exiting your flight. train has multiple stops along the way but the easiest exit to get closest to the Hotels is the "Union Station" exit. From here Ubers or Lyfts are suggested to either Hotel. For those comfortable with public transit there are also bus routes available from Google Maps that will give live updates of the live train schedule. We suggest taking Ubers or Lyfts if your flight arrives after 8:00 PM.
Train
Chicago Midway - Orange Line Train
The Orange Line train leaves Chicago Midway and will take guests into downtown Chicago's "Loop". Tickets can be purchased directly at the Airport, just follow the signs after exiting your flight. The train has multiple stops along the way but the easiest exit to get closest to the Hotels is the "Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren" exit. From here Ubers or Lyfts are suggested to either Hotel. For those comfortable with public transit there are also bus routes available from Google Maps that will give live updates of the live train schedule. We suggest taking Ubers or Lyfts if your flight arrives after 8:00 PM.