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Loews Hotel is located on Park Drive near the corner of Illinois Street and Columbus Drive a few blocks from Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. Loews is close to all the main attractions in downtown Chicago and has quick access to the Lakefront Trail, Millennium Park and Navy Pier. Highlights include a more modern and updated space, rooftop patio with panoramic views of the Chicago River and skyline, and Starbucks in the lobby.

Room Rates and Reservations:

King: $269/Double: $299

Either click here or contact Loews Customer Engagement Center at 1-877-868-8232 and mention the Miller / Neff Wedding Room Block. Book by August 19, 2021

Check-in/Check-out: 4:00PM/12:00PM

Parking: $44 per day (self-park) $73 per day (valet)

Affiliation: Loews

Address: 455 N Park Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 840-6600

The Renaissance is located at the corner of Wacker Drive and State Street a few blocks from Michigan Avenue on the Chicago River. The Renaissance is close to all the main attractions in downtown Chicago and has quick access to public transportation. Highlights include a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Chicago River and skyline.

Room Rates and Reservations:

Standard King: $212/ Double $242

Either click here or contact Marriott Central Reservations at 1-312-372-7200 and mention the Miller / Neff Wedding Room Block. Book by August 17, 2021

Check-in/Check-out: 4:00PM/12:00PM

Parking: $76 per day

Affiliation: Marriott Bonvoy

Address: 1 West Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 372-7200

The Westin is located on Dearborn Street a few blocks from Michigan Avenue on the Chicago River. The Westin is close to all the main attractions in downtown Chicago and has quick access to public transportation. Highlights include an outdoor patio with panoramic views of the Chicago River and skyline.

Room Rates and Reservations:

King or Double $219/Guaranteed Double $239

Either click here or contact Marriott Central Reservations at 1-888-627-8539 and mention the Miller / Neff Wedding Group. Book by August 25, 2021

Check-in/Check-out: 4:00PM/12:00PM

Parking: $69 per day

Affiliation: Marriott Bonvoy

Address: 320 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 744-1900

The Royal Sonesta is located on Wacker Drive between Wabash Avenue and Michigan Avenue. The Royal Sonesta overlooks the Chicago River and is close to all the main attractions in downtown Chicago. The hotel was recently renovated and offers quick access to public transportation.

Room Rates and Reservations:

Deluxe River View: $149

Either click here or contact Royal Sonesta Reservations at 1-312-346-7100 and mention the Miller / Neff Wedding Room Block. Book by August 18, 2021

Check-in/Check-out: 4:00PM/11:00AM

Parking: $67 per day

Affiliation: Sonesta

Address: 71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 346-7100

The InterContinental is located on Michigan Avenue near Grand Avenue, a few blocks from the Chicago River. InterContinental is close to all the main attractions in downtown Chicago and has quick access to public transportation, the Riverwalk, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Highlights include the indoor junior Olympic swimming pool.

Room Rates and Reservations:

Grand Tower: $219

Executive Tower: $239

Either click here or contact the Intercontinental reservations department at 1-312-944-4100 and mention the Miller / Neff Offsite Wedding Block or Group Code ZEQ. Book by August 18, 2021

Check-in/Check-out: 3:00PM/11:00AM

Parking: $75 per day

Affiliation: IHG Rewards

Address: 505 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 944-4100

There are also plenty of great accommodations available through Airbnb and other similar platforms.

The River North, Streeterville and Magnificent Mile neighborhoods will be closest to Fourth Presbyterian Church and the Chicago Illuminating Company. All three areas are also very centrally located and within close proximity to all the main attractions in downtown Chicago and public transportation.

Alternative options are the West Loop, which is just west of downtown and where many of the most famous Chicago restaurants and bars are located. Lincoln Park and Old Town are two historic neighborhoods just north of downtown that offer a neighborhood experience with easy access to downtown via the “L” along with many popular restaurants and sites (Second City/Lincoln Park Zoo). The Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, and Bucktown areas are located northwest of downtown and offer access to some of the City’s best restaurants and nightlife. 


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O'Hare Airport primarily serves United, American, and Delta Airlines

Public Transportation- The Blue line of the “L” is located at O’Hare and provides easy access to many of the hotels. The Blue line is a 5-10 minute walk and is located a level below baggage claim. The fare is $5.00.

For those staying at the Renaissance or the Royal Sonesta the stop is Washington and for those staying at the Westin the stop is Clark and Lake. For those staying at the InterContinental or Loews you can either exit at Washington and walk across the river (10 min) or transfer to the Red line at Lake and take the Red line to the stop at Grand (towards Howard). Travel time is approximately 45 minutes for the Renaissance, Westin and Royal Sonesta and approximately 60 minutes for the InterContinental and Loews

Taxi/Ride Share- Rides from O’Hare take approximately 50 – 90 minutes depending on traffic and cost approximately $35-$45. Pickup is on the upper level for ride share and baggage claim/lower level for taxis.

Midway Airport is generally easier to access and closer to downtown, but primarily serves Southwest and Delta airlines.

Public Transportation- The Orange line of the "L" is located at Midway and provides easy access to many of the hotels. The Orange line is a 5 minute walk through the parking garage located on the same level as the TSA checkpoint. Fare is $2.50.

For those staying at the Renaissance  or the Royal Sonesta the stop is State and Lake and for those staying at the Westin the stop is Clark and Lake. For those staying at the InterContinental or Loews transfer to the Red line at Roosevelt and take the Red line to the stop at Grand (towards Howard). Travel time is approximately 35-45 minutes all in.

Taxi/Ride Share- Rides from Midway take approximately 25-45 minutes depending on traffic and cost is approximately $30-$40. Pick up is on the lower level.

The Chicago “L” is the subway system in Chicago and provides easy access to many of the sights and attractions in Chicago. Fares cost $2.50 and fare cards can be purchased at any of the stations in Chicago. All of the lines meet and loop around downtown Chicago. The Red line is the main train line in Chicago and runs north and south along Lake Michigan. The Brown line serves the northern neighborhoods, the Blue line serves the northwestern neighborhoods and O’Hare airport, the Green line and Blue line serve the western neighborhoods and the Orange line serves the southwestern neighborhoods and Midway airport. Most trains arrive every 5-10 minutes but you can track the various trains here. Google maps also provides a public transit option which is helpful for navigating the city buses and train lines.

Chicago has a vast network of city buses that complement the “L” and provide access to many of the sights and attractions in Chicago. Tickets are $2.50 and can be paid with a fare card purchased at an “L” stop, any CVS or Walgreens or paid with cash (exact change only). The 151 bus is the primary bus line that runs along Michigan Avenue and to the northern neighborhoods and provides access to Fourth Presbyterian Church, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Lincoln Park Zoo. The 146 bus runs along Michigan Avenue and State Street and provides access in the south to the Museum Campus and expresses north from Michigan Avenue to Belmont Avenue near Wrigley Field. You can track the various buses here. There are many more buses than what we’ve noted above and Google maps is a great way to find the best option.

Chicago's bike share program is called Divvy. The bikes can be found all around the city and also along the lakeshore path. Rides are $3 for 30min or $15 for the day.  

Parking in Chicago can be stressful and expensive so we’ve included a short guide to help. There are many parking garages scattered around downtown Chicago which generally cost $40+ for the day and more for overnight parking. Spothero and other apps may provide access to lower cost options and help with navigating the different parking garages. Metered parking in Chicago is available downtown and throughout the city and costs between $2 and $8 per hour. ParkChicago is the app for the metered parking in Chicago and allows you to pay for the meter from your phone or you can pay at the automated booths on city streets. The metered parking is generally free overnight with a few exceptions near downtown.

Note: If you are driving to Chicago rather than flying and are comfortable leaving your car parked for a few days there is free street parking near the Lincoln Park Zoo on Stockton and in the area north of the Zoo and east of Clark Street and Broadway. There are other areas in Chicago that offer free street parking but be mindful that some do require permits.