Travel & Accomodations

Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop

Complimentary full breakfast and a shuttle to and from the reception. Studios (1 King, Sofa bed) and 1 Bedroom Suites (2 Queens) are available.

House Or Rental

Airbnb

There are many great neighborhoods around the city. We both live in Lakeview (where the wedding is). The reception is in River West.

Flight

O'Hare

The larger of the two airports, most domestic and international airlines serve O'Hare, and it's just a short cab or train ride away from downtown Chicago.

Train

Blue Line ( O'Hare to Downtown)

Blue Line service from O'Hare to downtown takes only about 40 minutes. If you're coming from domestic and international flights arriving at Terminals 1, 2 or 3, follow signs in the airport to "CTA Trains" or "Trains to City." These will lead you to the train station. You can walk from the baggage claim to the train in under ten minutes from any of these three terminals.

Flight

Midway

The other major airport, Southwest is the primary airline to serve Midway. It too is just a short cab or train ride away from downtown Chicago.

Train

Orange Line (Midway to Downtown)

Orange Line service from Midway to downtown takes only about 25 minutes. The accessible Midway station is situated just east of the airport terminal building and is connected to the airport via an enclosed walkway. Follow the signs to “CTA Trains” or “Trains to City” from the airport. An orange line painted on the ground also helps to guide you there

Train

Amtrak Train to Union Station

Best known for its majestic Great Hall, Chicago Union Station is the hub for mid-west trains and is located right downtown in Chicago.

Travel Note

SpotHero

SpotHero is a parking reservation service that provides tons of parking options at discounted rates. Especially useful if you are driving and staying downtown!