Traveling to Chicago for Conferences: What's the Best Way to Get to Your Hotel?

[janetupnorth]

KG, Diane, John or anyone else who has taken Amtrak from MKE to Chicago for conference...

How do you get to your hotel then? Another train, a cab?

Can you let me know the best way?

Thank in advance!

 

[crystalscookingnow]

We've always just grabbed a cab from Union Station to the hotel. It just seemed the easiest to us. It's never been more than $10 & we just split the bill.

 

[DebbieJ]

You can go to Chicago Transit Authority | 1-888-YOURCTA and use the trip planner to find a route using the EL or busses.

 

[janetupnorth]

Thanks Debbie.

 

[chefann]

I've taken Amtrak from Detroit and caught a cab from Union Station to the hotel. Actually, anyone taking MegaBus will be in the same situation since those arrive at Union Station, too.

 

[janetupnorth]

I've taken Amtrak from Detroit and caught a cab from Union Station to the hotel. Actually, anyone taking MegaBus will be in the same situation since those arrive at Union Station, too.

So far I'm thinking cab is quickest/easiest...

 

[pampered1224]

I always cab it as well and I too have never paid more thna $10 and that included the tip. Plus, I sure as heck do not want to ever get lost down there! Janet, when are you getting to Chicago?
You said you were leaving out of Sturtavant. Why not Milwaukee? Or are you parking for the three days?

 

[momoftwins]

You can go to Chicago Transit Authority | 1-888-YOURCTA and use the trip planner to find a route using the EL or busses.

Debbie - I have always wanted to take the EL but looked at the map and not sure where I would get off or have to walk to to get to my hotel. I will be arriving at Midway and need to get to the Palmer HOuse Hilton. If you could tell me that would be great!! Thanks in advance!

 

[DebbieJ]

Debbie - I have always wanted to take the EL but looked at the map and not sure where I would get off or have to walk to to get to my hotel. I will be arriving at Midway and need to get to the Palmer HOuse Hilton. If you could tell me that would be great!! Thanks in advance!

Did you try using the Trip Planner? That will give you exact directions.

Take the Orange Line from Midway and it brings you right the Loop. You probably wouldn't have to walk more than 2-3 blocks.

I'll be downtown today so I'll try to take a look.

 

[janetupnorth]

I always cab it as well and I too have never paid more thna $10 and that included the tip. Plus, I sure as heck do not want to ever get lost down there! Janet, when are you getting to Chicago?
You said you were leaving out of Sturtavant. Why not Milwaukee? Or are you parking for the three days?

My vehicle is staying in Racine by my mom so Sturtevant is the closest station. Probably taking an early evening train.

 

[DebbieJ]

Oh my--Midway to Palmer House is SOOOOOOO easy.Follow the signs to the Orange Line train at Midway. Take it into the city and get off at the Madison/Wabash stop. Walk down the steps to get off the train platform, then walk south on Wabash and you are at the Palmer House. You'll walk one block MAX. I'm not sure if there is an elevator at that stop or not, so be prepared to walk down the steps with your luggage.

 

[momoftwins]

Thanks Debbie!! After I posted I was checking out things online and found the train directions on the Palmer House's website!!! I probably am going to do it! Thanks!

 

[pcchris]

We took a cab last year...but BEWARE! When you come out of Union Station, hail your OWN cab. There are swindlers (I mean people) out there that are very nice and offer to get a cab for you. They will then ask you for $5 or $10 bucks for helping you. Yes, we got suckered last year. It won't happen again. We are driving this year, so I KNOW it won't happen this year.