Hotel and Travel Information
Conference Hotels
Before You Book
- Some conference hotels will require a deposit (equal to one night’s room and tax) at the time of booking for each sleeping room secured. Refund and cancellation policies vary per hotel.
- Room rates are based on single/double occupancy and do not include taxes. Additional occupants may incur additional fees.
- If you have booked a guest room in advance and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your guest room as soon as possible so other attendees can reserve a room.
Hotel | Rate | Additional Information | Reservations |
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 301 E. North Water Street. Chicago, IL 60611 312.464.1000 |
$208 - $228 |
Self-parking: $68/day Cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 72 hours prior to arrival will result in a one night non-refundable guest room charge plus applicable taxes. |
Deadline: March 29
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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel 1 W. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 312.372.7200 |
$209 |
Cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 72 hours prior to arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax. |
Deadline: April 10
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Hyatt Regency Chicago* (Conference Headquarters) 151 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 312.565.1234 *Rooms are available by cancellation. If you are currently unable to book a room, check back soon! |
$208 |
50% discount on valet parking Cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax. |
Deadline: March 27
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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park - Sold Out 200 N. Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 1.800.441.1414 |
$208 |
20% off valet parking, $63/night or $40/day if out by 6 p.m. Cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 72 hours prior to arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax. |
Sold Out.
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Radisson Blu Aqua - Sold Out 221 N. Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 312.638.6686 |
$209–$229 The $25/day resort fee will be removed on-site when you check in. |
Self-parking: $59, cannot be charged to the room, no in/out privileges Valet: $75, can be charged to the room, in/out privileges Cancellation policy: Failure to occupy the room or to cancel a reservation at least 3 business days prior to arrival will result in a forfeiture of the room’s deposit; a charge of one night’s Room Rate and tax. |
Sold Out.
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Swissotel Chicago - Sold Out | $208 |
15% discount on valet parking Cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax. |
Sold Out.
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Please note: Any hotel reseller who contacts an attendee or organization offering housing for the conference is not endorsed or affiliated with HLC. Please only use official HLC channels to book rooms at our discounted rates.
Ground Transportation
From Chicago Airports
Chicago is served by two airports: O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. O'Hare is 17 miles northwest and Midway is 10 miles southwest of downtown, where the conference is held.
Taxi Cabs
Loading zones for Rideshare services are at the following locations:
- Terminal 2 – waiting area Upper Level between Door 2A and Door 2D
- Black Zone A – Outside North of vestibule 2A
- Blue Zone B – Outside vestibule 2A
- Orange Zone C – Outside vestibule 2B
- Green Zone D – Outside vestibule 2D
- Passengers should wait in the specific colored zones until their driver arrives to the same colored zone before proceeding to the designated pick-up location. A waiting area inside is available between vestibules 2A and 2D.
- Terminal 5 – waiting area
- Lower Level Door 5B
- Uber Black and Uber Taxi will pick up on the Lower Level.
- Lower Level Door 5B
Chicago Transit Authority
Rapid transit trains operate between the airports and downtown Chicago for $5 from O'Hare and $2.25 from Midway. CTA terminals are located inside both airports, approximately five to ten minutes from the baggage claim areas. To get to the Hyatt from O'Hare, take the Blue Line to the Clark/Lake stop; from Midway, take the Orange Line to the State/Lake stop. The Hyatt is approximately a half-mile walk from either station. Visit the CTA website for directions to the alternate hotels.
Driving and Parking
Maps and directions to the Hyatt
Conference attendees are eligible for a 50% discount on valet parking at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Self-parking is not available.
Hyatt guests: The discounted rates should appear per day on your hotel bill. You do not need a discount sticker. Please check with the hotel registration desk if the rate is not properly reflected on your bill. Once you have paid for parking, you will have in and out privileges throughout the duration of your stay.
Non-Hyatt guests: Do not pay for parking upon arrival. To receive the reduced rate, you will need to obtain a discount sticker to attach to your parking ticket for each day that you park. Pick up discount stickers at the Registration Desk located in the East Tower of the Hyatt.
Parking discounts are also available to attendees staying at alternate hotels.
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