Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Registration location: Normandie Lounge, near the Grand Ballroom - 2nd floor
Forum Hotel Accomodations
Hilton Chicago - 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
WRISE special rate of $279/night + tax. Space is limited.
Check-in: 3:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM
Hotel Requirements and Cancellations
At the time of reservation, one night's room and tax deposit is required. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit this one night's room and tax deposit. At the time of check-in, each guest must present a valid government-issued photo identification and a valid credit card. The credit card will be authorized for the full anticipated room and tax charges for the duration of the stay, in addition to a daily incidental authorization.
Parking
Hilton Chicago - $72 plus tax per day | Valet parking: $88 plus tax per day
Self-park options (book via SpotHero for best rates):
- 777 South State - $8.99+
- 801 S Wabash Ave - $11.24+
Transportation Guide
Chicago has two major airports with public transit connections to downtown:
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – largest international airport (19 miles from hotel)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – closer to downtown (12 miles from hotel)
Both airports connect to downtown via the Chicago Transit Authority “L” train system.
Public Transportation from O’Hare Airport
- Follow airport signs to the CTA trains
- After baggage claim, follow signs for “CTA Trains / Blue Line.”
- Purchase a transit ticket - fare from O’Hare: $5 one way
- Board the Blue Line train toward Forest Park
- Train departs every 10 minutes. (Rome2Rio)
- Ride the train to Jackson Station (Travel time: 44 minutes. (Rome2Rio)
- Walk to the hotel - exit at Jackson Station 0.6 miles southeast (10–12 minutes) (Hilton)
Public Transportation from Midway Airport
- Follow signs for CTA Orange Line trains
- Purchase a ticket - typical fare: $2.50–$3
- Board the Orange Line train toward downtown
- Exit at Roosevelt Station
- Walk north to the hotel - distance: 0.5 miles (10 minutes)
Getting Around Chicago from the Hotel
The hotel sits on Michigan Avenue near Grant Park, making many attractions walkable.
CTA Transit Fares - single ride: $2.50; day pass: $5–10 depending on pass type
Attractions - Walking Distance (less than 1 Mile)
- Grant Park - distance: Across the street; walk time: 1–2 minutes
- Buckingham Fountain - distance: 0.4 miles; walk time: 8 minutes
- Shedd Aquarium - distance: 0.4 miles; walk time: 10 minutes
- Field Museum of Natural History - distance: 0.3 miles; walk time: 8 minutes
Attractions - Short Transit Ride
- Millennium Park - distance: 1 mile; transit: Bus or 15-minute walk
- Magnificent Mile - distance: 1.5 miles; transit: Bus or train (10 minutes)
- Adler Planetarium - distance: 1.2 miles; transit: Bus or 20-minute walk
Public Transit Resources
Attendee Tip
- The Hilton Chicago location is one of the most walkable hotel locations in the city, with museums, parks, and lakefront attractions all within about a 10–15 minute walk.