Travel

Flight

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 26 miles from downtown Chicago. The Gwen is 17.1 miles from O'Hare, the Hyatt House West Loop is 16.2 miles, and the Hoxton is 16.5 miles. Travel times vary depending on traffic and the time of day. For a convenient and reliable option, consider taking the Blue Line from O'Hare, which provides a quick way to bypass traffic and get into the city.

Flight

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport is just 10 miles from downtown Chicago. The Gwen is 13.2 miles from Midway, the Hyatt House West Loop is 10.6 miles, and the Hoxton is 11.2 miles. Travel times depend on traffic and the time of day. For a hassle-free and efficient option, take the Orange Line from Midway to bypass traffic and reach the city quickly.

Hotel

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

The Gwen is located in Chicago's lively River North neighborhood (3.3 miles from the Walden). It’s steps away from some of our favorite spots, including Shaw's Crab House, Sushi-San, Il Porcellino, The Smith, and Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery. The Gwen also places you near iconic Chicago attractions, such as Navy Pier, House of Blues Chicago, Tribune Tower, and the Chicago Riverwalk. We have a hotel block reserved at The Gwen Hotel, which you can book using the link below (click "View") or by calling Marriott Reservations at 888-627-7039 and requesting to book within the Kies & Burns Wedding Room Block at The Gwen Hotel (located at 521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611). In order to receive the group rate, you must book by Monday, November 03, 2025. Our group rate is available Sunday, November 30, 2025 to Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Hotel

Hyatt House Chicago / West Loop-Fulton Market

The Hyatt House West Loop is located in the vibrant Fulton Market District (1.6 miles from the Walden). It’s also steps away from fantastic restaurants like Au Cheval, Trivoli Tavern, Sushi Dokku, Green Street Smoked Meats, and more! We have a hotel block reserved at the Hyatt House West Loop, which you can book using the link below (click "View"), by entering the Group Code: G-KIBU, or by calling 866-974-9288 and referencing the "Kies Burns Wedding Room Block" to receive the group rate. The special room rate is available until October 31, 2025, or until the block is sold out - whichever comes first. If you need only one night, please adjust the dates on the calendar at the top of the webpage before selecting your room type. For dates or room types outside of the block, contact Claudia Rivera at claudia.rivera@hyatt.com or 312-619-5075 for assistance.

Discount Code - G-KIBU

Hotel

The Hoxton, Chicago

**If you try to book before April 2025 Hoxton will show as fully booked, but this is not the case! They just have not opened the books for their rooms yet.** The Hoxton is located in the heart of the Fulton Market District (1.8 miles from the Walden). The hotel features three fantastic dining options: Cira, Cabra, and Lazy Bird. Plus, it’s steps away from some of our favorite restaurants like Aba, Momotaro, RAMEN-SAN, Green Street Smoked Meats, and more! We don’t have a hotel block at The Hoxton, but you can use our discount code HITCHED1225 on April 1, 2025, to receive 10% off! This code will remain valid until October 22, 2025. Since there is no reserved block, we recommend booking your room as soon as possible on April 1 to secure your stay.

Discount Code - HITCHED1225