VENUE
Headquarters Hotel: Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA 60605
The Hilton Chicago is located on Michigan Avenue in the South Loop across from Grant Park and within walking distance to:
- Millennium Park
- Buckingham Fountain
- Shedd Aquarium
- Field Museum
- Adler Planetarium
- Lake Michigan
- State Street Shopping
- Soldier’s Field
- and plentiful public transportation
EXTEND YOUR STAY IN CHICAGO
Treat yourself to a few extra days to explore this fabulous city! Attendees may extend their stay at the headquarters hotel up to three days prior to the conference and three days post-conference, i.e., 27 OCT – 7 NOV.
CHICAGO IN OCTOBER
Chicago is beautiful in the fall with the changing color of the leaves and cooling temperatures. October is typically the driest month, with an average high temperature of 67°F (17°C) and an average low of 43°F (6°C).
NEARBY RESTAURANTS
Inside the Hilton:
- Kitty O’Sheas – Authentic Irish pub
- 720 South Bar and Grill – A classic American grill featuring a seasonally inspired menu with a focus on local ingredients
- Herb ‘n Kitchen – Grab and go meals and snacks
Outside the Hilton:
- Park Grill 11 N. Michigan Ave. // +1.312. 521.7275
- Tesori 65 E. Adams St. // +1.312. 786.9911
- Tavern at the Park 130 E. Randolph St. // +1.312. 552.0070
- The Gage 24 S. Michigan Ave. // +1.312. 372.4243
- Lockwood Restaurant & Bar 17 E. Monroe St. // +1.312. 917.3404
- Acanto 18 S. Michigan Ave. // +1.312. 578.0763
- Terzo Piano 159 E. Monroe St. // +1.312. 443.8650
- Remington’s 20 N. Michigan Ave. // +1.312. 782.6000
- Seven Lions 130 S. Michigan Ave. // +1.312. 880.0130
- Kurah 1355 S Michigan Ave. // +1.312. 624.8611
- Opart Thai 1906 S State St. // +1.312. 567.9898
- Cafe Bionda 1924 S State St. // +1.312. 326.9800
- Giordano’s 1340 S Michigan Ave. // +1.312. 842.1100
THINGS TO DO IN CHICAGO
The exciting city of Chicago offers something for everyone! Whether you’re looking for music, art, restaurants, shopping, history, or sports Things to Do in Chicago is the place to start.
AIR TRAVEL
Two airports serve Chicago. O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is located 18.7 miles from the Hilton Chicago and is one of the largest airports in the world.
Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 10.4 miles from the Hilton Chicago and offers another convenient travel option.
Visit FlyChicago.com for details on parking, amenities, flight status, terminal maps and more for both O’Hare and Midway airports.
SAVINGS ON AIR TRAVEL
Book your flight on United Airlines to arrive at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport between 27 October and 8 November 2016 and receive a 3 percent discount on airfare. Enter Offer Code: ZVYZ182802 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights.
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If booking through a travel professional or United Meetings at +1.800.426.1122, please provide Agreement Code: 182802 and Z Code: ZVYZ. This offer does not apply to travel from outside of the United States.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Parking in Chicago is at a premium. We strongly recommend public transportation and cabs/Uber for local transportation. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority website for maps and schedules of the local bus and train service. Self-parking at the Hilton Chicago is $55 (garage); $72 valet.
TO /FROM AIRPORTS
- The Chicago Transit Authority serves both airports for easy and economical travel. The 24-hour CTA Blue Line connects directly to O’Hare and the CTA Orange Line connects directly to Midway.
- From Midway Airport to Hilton Chicago: Take the Orange Line to Downtown (to Adams and Wabash) – Short cab ride to the hotel from station.
- From O’Hare Airport to Hilton Chicago: Take the Blue Line to Downtown (to Harold Washington or LaSalle station) – Short cab ride to the hotel from station.
- GO Airport Express provides shared ride services to all downtown/suburban hotels and many businesses. Pair fares and group discounts are available.
- By Cab: Expect fares from $40 – $60 one-way depending on traffic.
- By Shuttle: Expect fares from $40 – $50 round-trip from O’Hare (see ground transfer desk in terminal for a large variety of shuttle options)
- Uber: O’Hare now has a designated Ride Share lane for Uber. About $25 for single riders to the Hilton Chicago.
DRIVING TO THE CONFERENCE?
We recommend reserving parking in advance with SpotHero.
SpotHero is a parking reservation service that connects drivers to discounted, convenient parking. Download the SpotHero iPhone | Android app or click the SpotHero button below to find and reserve your parking spot near the Hilton Chicago at a great price!
New users can download the app and enter promo code ACRM for an extra $5 off parking. That’s $5 off already discounted rates!
