Hotel
Flight
VPS is the closest airport to the venue & hotel (approximately 30 minutes). You can find direct flights on United Airlines from Chicago O'Hare or on Allegiant Airlines from Chicago Midway on Thursdays and Sundays.
Flight
Flights to Pensacola are usually less expensive because it is a slightly larger airport. It is about an hour an a half from the hotel & venue, but could take longer due to tourist season traffic. You can find direct flights from Chicago O'Hare on United Airlines.