Chicago skyline at dusk
Getting to Chicago

Travel

Chicago is easily accessible by air with two major airports. The venue is in the heart of downtown, and we’ve curated a list of nearby hotels along the Chicago River.

Accommodations

Where to Stay

The venue is Builders BLDG (222 N LaSalle St)

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5-Star Luxury
4-Star Upscale
3-Star Value
Venue

Luxury

5-star accommodations

The Langham, Chicago

River North

4.7 (2,542 reviews)

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The St. Regis Chicago

Streeterville

4.3 (419 reviews)

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Upscale

4-star accommodations

Pendry Chicago

Streeterville

4.4 (855 reviews)

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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Loop

4.3 (6,768 reviews)

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Loews Chicago Hotel

Streeterville

4.6 (4,137 reviews)

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

River North

4.4 (1,697 reviews)

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citizenM Chicago Downtown

Loop

4.4 (833 reviews)

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Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Magnificent Mile

4.5 (2,908 reviews)

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L7 Chicago by Lotte

Loop

4.6 (320 reviews)

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Kinzie Hotel

River North

4.3 (1,887 reviews)

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Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection

River North

4.4 (2,779 reviews)

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LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Loop

4.5 (6,351 reviews)

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theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel

Loop

4.3 (3,557 reviews)

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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Loop

4.5 (3,333 reviews)

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

River North

4.2 (3,355 reviews)

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Hyatt Regency Chicago

Loop

4.4 (11,538 reviews)

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Lakeshore East

4.2 (3,235 reviews)

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Swissotel Chicago

Loop

4.3 (6,320 reviews)

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Value

3-star accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Loop

4.3 (1,604 reviews)

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Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave

Loop

4.2 (1,762 reviews)

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Getting Here

Airports & Transit

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

17 miles · ~45 min to downtown

Major hub with the most flight options. Take the Blue Line train or taxi/rideshare to downtown.

MDW

Midway International Airport

11 miles · ~30 min to downtown

Southwest Airlines hub. Take the Orange Line train or taxi/rideshare to downtown.

CTA Train

Blue Line from O’Hare, Orange Line from Midway

Uber / Lyft

Widely available, ~$25–40 from airports

Walking

Most hotels are within 10 min walk to venue

Chicago Riverwalk
While You’re in Town

Explore Chicago

Air & Water Show

Our wedding weekend coincides with the annual Chicago Air & Water Show (Aug 15–16) along the lakefront. A great way to enjoy Sunday!

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Architecture Boat Tour

See Chicago’s iconic skyline from the river. The Architecture Foundation and Shoreline Sightseeing offer excellent guided cruises.

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The Riverwalk

Stroll along the Chicago River with wine bars, restaurants, and kayak rentals right at water level. Beautiful in the summer.

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Millennium Park

Home to the Bean, Lurie Garden, and the Pritzker Pavilion. A must-visit, and just a short walk from most downtown hotels.

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World-Class Museums

The Art Institute, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Museum of Science & Industry are all worth a visit.

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Chicago Food Scene

Deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and some of the best restaurants in the country. Ask us for our personal favorites!

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Note that lakefront hotels may be busier than usual due to the Air & Water Show—we recommend booking early.