By Air

Chicago is serviced by two international airports. O’Hare and Midway

From either airport, you can reach the venue via public transportation, ride share apps (Uber/Lyft) or taxi.

Ride Share (Uber/Lyft)

🚘 Taking Uber from O’Hare to Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop

Estimated Ride Time:
🕐 25–45 minutes depending on traffic

Estimated Cost:
💵 $35–$65 (varies by Uber tier and surge pricing)

🛫 Where to Meet Your Uber at O’Hare

O’Hare has designated Rideshare Pickup Zones at each terminal:

• Terminal 1, 2, and 3: Follow signs to “Ride App Pickup” on the departures level (upper level).
• Terminal 5 (International): Go to the designated pickup lane outside Door 5D (also upper level).

You’ll see signs throughout the airport directing you to “Rideshare” or “App-Based Rides.”

Once you request the ride in the app, it’ll tell you exactly which door/zone to go to.

By Car

Kennedy Expwy – Adams Street (Exit 17) or Jackson Boulevard (Exit 18)

Parking at a charge of 54 USD

Parking includes in/out privleges

Public Transportation

The “L” Train From O’Hare International Airport (ORD):

Our “L” train (short for Elevated) is a fast and affordable way to get to the venue from O’Hare Airport. Please keep in mind though, the hotel is a 1/2 mile walk (~10 minute) from the blue line exit at UIC-Halsted station.

Cost: $5
Time: Less than 1 Hour

• Follow signs in the airport to “CTA Trains” or “Trains to City.”
• Take the Blue Line train toward Forest Park.​
• Exit at the UIC-Halsted station.​
• Walk approximately 0.5 miles north on S Halsted St to W Madison St; the hotel is at the intersection.​

You can also take the “L” from Midway, however, this involves a transfer from the Orange to the Blue line.

From Midway International Airport (MDW):

• Take the Orange Line train toward the Loop.​
• Transfer to the Blue Line at the Clark/Lake station, heading toward Forest Park.​
• Exit at the UIC-Halsted station.​
• Walk approximately 0.5 miles north on S Halsted St to W Madison St; the hotel is at the intersection.​