Flight
Chicago has two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Both airports provide access to the city via respective Blue and Orange train lines. Car rentals are available at each airport, as well as ride share services (Uber, Lyft, taxi).
Travel Note
Below are some options for accommodation. Summer time is the busiest season for Chicago hotels. Airbnbs tend to have more variety in amenities and pricing. We suggest reserving your stay closer to the center of the city for better access to public transportation and attractions. Chicago has many lovely neighborhoods - please feel free to reach out to either of us for questions regarding location.
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The Palmer House is located within walking distance of Millennium Park and the Chicago Art Institute. 10-minute drive/Uber to Garfield Park Conservatory.
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Courtyard is located on the Magnificent Mile, Chicago's shopping district. Explore downtown attractions such as Navy Pier, Milton Lee Olive Park, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. 15-minute drive to Garfield Park Conservatory.
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Fairfield is located in Chicago's River North neighborhood, and is just two blocks from the Grand/State St Red line stop. River North is home to many popular upscale restaurants in Chicago, as well as some of our favorites, such as Matilda, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, and Ciccio Mio. 15-minute drive to Garfield Park Conservatory. We have set up a hotel block at a rate of $264/night for a single king bed guest room and $294/night for a double queen bed guest room. The linked hotel website will take you to our block reserved for June 19 - 21, 2026,
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For guests looking to stay closer to ORD Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare is a good option. We suggest allowing yourself ample time when driving to the venue as Chicago traffic varies from 30-60 minutes to Garfield Park Conservatory.