Getting to and around Chicago!
Blackstone Hotel (636 South Michigan Avenue, Lobby entrance on East Balbo Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60605)
To reserve a room online at our venue for the weekend, click the link below.
Room rates range between $169-$189 a night for the weekend. This rate will expire on March 30, 2022.
Hilton Chicago (720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605)
The Hilton Chicago is conveniently located directly across the street from our wedding venue! Our room rates are $169 a night for either a King Bed or Two Double Beds. This rate will expire on April 7, 2022.
To call and reserve a room, please dial: (312) 922-4400. Please let the hotel know you would like to book a reservation under the Gersowsky-Apfelbaum block. You can also reserve a room online using the link below.
If you are flying into Chicago from out of town, then there are two great options for airports to fly into:
1) O'Hare International Airport (17 miles away)
2) Chicago Midway International Airport (11 miles away)
We recommend Uber/Lyft when traveling throughout the city. Parking can be expensive.
The Blackstone is located just 3 blocks from the Harrison stop on the Red Line L-Train. It is also walking distance to Blue, Orange, Green, Purple and Brown. The Blackstone is also located along several main bus lines and the Greyhound bus station is just 1 mile away.
Chicago's Museum Campus
These museums include the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Field Museum of Natural History. If you’d like to explore further, you can always catch a water taxi from the museum campus to Navy Pier, a popular Chicago attraction nearby.
Chicago Architecture Tour
As described on their site, "view all of Chicago's architectural highlights during this comprehensive sightseeing tour. Be entertained by the expert and friendly tour guides as they explain the 130 year-long history behind the skyline, while bartenders and staff keep you comfortable with refreshments."
All Things Pizza!
It wouldn't be a trip to Chicago without some phenomenal pizza! Some of the couple's favorites include: Art of Pizza, Nancy's, Giordanos, and Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinders