Chicago, Illinois

Travel & Hotel

Everything you need to get here, stay comfortable, and enjoy the city.

Host Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile Confirmed

165 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

Group Rate
$227/night (King) · $257/night (2 Queens), plus tax
Dates
July 23–25, 2027
Booking Deadline
Coming soon
Perks
Free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, onsite Copper Fox restaurant & bar
Parking
Self $65/night · Valet $70/night
Group Code
Not needed — use the booking link
Phone
(312) 573-0800

Getting to Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

About 17 miles from the host hotel. Take the CTA Blue Line downtown (about 45 minutes) or a rideshare in roughly 30–60 minutes, depending on traffic.

Midway International (MDW)

Closer to the South Side, about 12 miles from the hotel. The CTA Orange Line runs straight to the Loop in about 25 minutes.

Amtrak — Union Station

225 S Canal St. Downtown arrival with easy cab, rideshare, and CTA connections to the hotel.

Driving & Parking

Hotel self-parking is $65 per night with unlimited in/out. Valet is $70 per night with up to 3 in/out trips per day ($20 for each extra). Add parking to your stay at the front desk when you arrive.

Things to Do in Chicago

Navy Pier

Rides, boat tours, and fireworks over Lake Michigan.

Millennium Park / The Bean

The family photo spot downtown.

The Riverwalk

A shaded stroll along the Chicago River with cafés.

DuSable Black History Museum

The nation's oldest independent museum of African American history.

Bronzeville

Historic heart of Black Chicago — murals, jazz, legacy.

Chicago Food

Deep dish, Italian beef, and South Side barbecue.

The Chicago Riverwalk on a sunny summer day with tour boats and bridges

Event locations will be added here as they are confirmed.