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Hotel and Travel Information

A new hotel for IML!

For directions to the hotel from airports, click here.

Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: +1-312-922-4400
Fax: +1-312-922-5240

Click here to make reservations online.

Hilton Chicago hotel is a landmark downtown property located on the "Cultural Michigan Avenue Mile" overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and Museum Campus. It is the closest luxury hotel to the city's convention center while being only minutes from the loop business center, shopping and theatre. The Hilton Chicago hotel features 1,544 richly appointed guest rooms, full service business center, fitness facilities (usage fee), indoor pool, diverse dining options and over 234,000 square feet of meeting, banquet and exhibit space.

Rates
• 1 king bed - from 184.00 USD/Night
• 2 double beds, lakeview - from 224.00 USD/Night
• 1 king bed, Executive floor - from 271.00 USD/Night
• 2 double beds - from 184.00 USD/Night
• 1 double bed - from 184.00 USD/Night
• 1 king bed, lakeview - from 224.00 USD/Night
• 2 double beds with 2 baths - from 209.00 USD/Night
• 1 king bed junior suite - from 276.00 USD/Night
• 2 dbl beds, Executive floor - from 271.00 USD/Night

A one night deposit refundable up to 30 days prior to arrival is required for guarantee purposes.
Cancellation Policy:If you wish to cancel, please do so 30 days prior to arrival to avoid cancellation penalties. See hotel website for full terms and conditions.

Directions/Transportation from Airports

Airport Express shuttle service
1-888-284-3826
See the Airport Express Website for full information and current pricing (currently about $27 for shared van service).

Chicago Transit Authority public transportation
Rail fare one way $2.00.

O'Hare Blue Line: Take the Blue Line to Jackson/Dearborn and exit train station. Walk East on Jackson three blocks to Michigan Ave., turn right and walk south four blocks on Michigan to the hotel.

Midway Orange Line: Take the Orange Line to the Roosevelt stop exit train station. Walk East on Roosevelt two blocks to Michigan Ave. Turn left and walk north three blocks to the hotel.

Taxi service
312.243.2537 or 312.829.4222
Usually available at the airport cab stand.
One way to/from O'Hare $35.00-$40.00 typical.
One way to/from Midway $30.00-$35.00 typical.

All prices noted here subject to change without notice.