Dates and Location

Getting to Chicago by Plane

Chicago is home to two international airports conveniently located in the center of the country, with thousands of daily inbound and outbound flights to more than 240 destinations.

• Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Multi-award-winning, environmentally conscious O’Hare (ORD) is one of the largest airports in the world. It lies just 16 miles from downtown Chicago and boasts four terminals—three domestic (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and one international (Terminal 5).

- For more information, visit their website. 

• Chicago Midway International Airport 

Midway (MDW) is the nation’s premier point-to-point airport, offering value-oriented leisure and business travel to more than 60 destinations. It’s located only 11 miles from downtown Chicago.

- For more information, visit their website. 

Airport Transportation

Both O’Hare and Midway are within a short distance of downtown Chicago.

• The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line ‘L’ Train, which runs 24/7, connects directly to O’Hare. The CTA Orange Line ‘L’ Train connects directly to Midway. See maps and fares.
• Taxi, Lyft and Uber pick-up points are available at both airports. Alternatively, you can e-hail and e-pay with CHICABS-approved apps ARRO and CURB. Credit cards are accepted in all taxis.
• GO Airport Express provides shared ride services to all downtown/suburban hotels.
• Numerous car rental companies have facilities at both O’Hare and Midway airports.

Flight resources

• Access parking, flight status, amenities and terminal maps for both O’Hare and Midway airports at flychicago.com.
• Get average domestic flight times to Chicago.
• Get Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security regulation information.
• Find airlines that fly in Chicago. 

Getting to Chicago by Car

Chicago’s central location and its position as a hub for the nation’s major interstates make it a convenient drive from anywhere in the country. Chicago is accessible via several major interstates and highways: I-90 (Kennedy Expressway), I-94 (Dan Ryan Expressway), I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway) and I-294 (Tri-State Tollway). Find average drive times to the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk.

Getting to Chicago by Train

Chicago’s iconic Union Station serves both Amtrak and Metra, the city’s commuter rail service. Originally designed by Daniel Burnham and completed by Graham, Anderson, Probst and White, Union Station is a glowing expression of Chicago’s status as a national railroad hub and remains a treasured part of the city’s history. Additionally, the Richard B. Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago serves the three commuter rail lines of Metra’s Union Pacific District, which approach the terminal elevated above street level. There are also two Metra stations in the Loop: Millennium Station on the Metra Electric District line and Lasalle Street Station on the Rock Island District Line.

Amtrak

With 21,000 miles of routes across the United States and Canada, Amtrak offers more than 300 high-speed trains to more than 500 destinations daily. Find Amtrak routes and fares.

Metra Rail

The high-speed Metra commuter rail train connects outlying suburbs to downtown Chicago and is a fast and easy way to travel to the heart of the city. Find fares and route maps.

South Shore Line

South Shore Line serves Chicago through Northern Indiana to the South Bend Airport. Call 219.874.4221, ext. 245, for group rates. Find South Shore Line routes and fares.