Michael & John

Travel

The Wedding Website of Michael Bennett and John Griesedieck

Our celebration will take place at Willis Tower in the Chicago Loop. Excellent hotels, restaurants, parks and museums are within easy walking distance. While a very busy area on weekdays, the Loop gets quieter on weekends. If you're making a weekend out of our wedding, we recommend staying in the Magnificent Mile. Home to some of Chicago's best hotels, dining, museums and shopping, it takes 10-15 minutes to get to Willis Tower by taxi or ride share.

Travel Note

I-90/94 (Kennedy Expressway) Construction

Through November, westbound I-90/94 (the outbound Kennedy) is undergoing major reconstruction. If you are traveling out of the city to O'Hare or points north or northwest, expect lane and ramp closures and major delays.

Flight

O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW)

O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) airports serve Chicagoland. Which airline you fly will determine which airport you use. Both are within a reasonable distance of our celebration and recommended hotels by car, taxi/ride share and CTA lines (aka "The L").

Hotel

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel

505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

This iconic Magnificent Mile hotel is located in the middle of it all. If you are traveling by Zeppelin, there is even a place to dock it. Rates on our room block start at $319, using the link provided by May 23, 2025.

Hotel

JW Marriott Chicago

151 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60603

This Loop hotel is closest to Willis Tower, about a block up the street. Rates on our room block start at $339, using the link provided by May 23, 2025.

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