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Transportation/Directions Information

Transportation Options
Driving Directions
Parking

There are a number of ways to get to and from O'Hare International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is accessible via local mass transit lines, downtown shuttles, and interstate highways. Most ground transportation access areas are located at the main entrance for each terminal.

Transportation Options

The Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA)—A fast and convenient way to travel to and from the airport, avoiding traffic. At $2 per person, the CTA is the most economical route to the hotel.

From O’Hare International Airport: Take the CTA Blue Line Train (Blue Line-Southbound) to the Clark/Lake stop. Start walking East on W Lake Street. Make a left onto N State Street, then take a right onto E Wacker Drive (before the bridge). Walk approximately 3 blocks to the hotel.

From Midway International Airport: Take the CTA Orange Line Train (Orange Line-Clockwise) to the State/Lake stop. Walk 1 block north to E Wacker Drive. Take a right onto E Wacker Drive. Walk approximately 3 blocks to the hotel.

Note: This method is not recommended if guest has more than 1 bag, as there are numerous escalators and turnstiles. Guest can take a cab or walk from Clark stop.

Shuttle Service—GO Airport Express (formerly Continental Airport Express)—offers daily, door-to-door service to and from O'Hare Airport. Their hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., departing approximately every 10 to 15 minutes outside the baggage claim areas of the Lower Level of the Domestic and International Terminals. Lift-equipped vehicles are available on request for passengers with disabilities (advanced notice is strongly urged for this service). NO RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FROM THE AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN HOTELS. When returning to the airport however, reservations are required. Shuttle service begins at 4:00 a.m. from the hotel. To contact Continental Airport Express, call (773) 247-1200 or 888-284-3826.

Fare Pricing:

Taxi Service—Taxicabs are available on a first come, first serve basis from the lower level curbfront of all terminals. Fare is approximately $35 to $40 to downtown Chicago, with a 30-45 minute commute, depending on traffic.

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Driving Directions

From O'Hare International Airport—Take Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) East to Ohio St exit. Proceed on Ohio to State St and turn right. Turn left at Wacker Drive. Hotel will be down approx. 2 blocks on the right.

From Midway Airport—Take Cicero Ave North to Stevenson Expressway (I-55) North. Exit at Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) West. Exit at Washington St and proceed East to Michigan Ave. Turn left. Proceed North to Wacker Drive. Turn right. Hotel is one block on right.

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Parking

Hotel Parking—The Hyatt offers indoor valet parking with in/out privileges (6ft 8in clearance). Overnight guest parking is $45.00 per night with in/out privileges.

* West Tower Morning Special - $16.00 (In before 9am, out before 6pm) NOTE: This is for people going to the hotel for meetings, NOT for overnight guests.

Non-Hyatt Parking—Monroe Street Parking (indoor/underground) is available 5 blocks South. The charge is $16.00 for 24-hours with no in/out privileges. For extended period parking rates, call Monroe Street Parking at 312-742-7644.

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