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Transportation to and from Chicago

Flying

Before you book your flight to Chicago, please review the information below to see available airline discounts.

United Airlines: Make your flight reservations online and enter the following discount code (ZPKY214509). You may also call the United Meetings Reservation Desk at 800.426.1122 Monday-Friday for booking assistance. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk. 

Delta Airlines: Make your flight reservations online to receive special discounts. The meeting code (NY3AG) should automatically populate when using the provided link. You may also call Delta Meeting Network at 1.800.328.1111 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (EDT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3AG. Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.

Taking a Train

Amtrak serves Chicago with about 50 trains arriving and departing daily. Amtrak is located downtown in Chicago Union Station, which is 1.7 miles from the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Driving

Chicago is accessible via several major interstates and highways: I-90 (Kennedy Expressway), I-94 (Dan Ryan Expressway), I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway), I-294 (Tri-State Tollway). Use this fully interactive parking map to search for parking options in downtown Chicago. The Hyatt Regency parking garage is located at 111 E Wacker Dr., download the SpotHero app to save money and reserve your spot ahead of time.

Transportation to and from Chicago Airports

Prepare for your trip to Chicago and familiarize yourself with how to get around. Transportation from O’Hare (17 miles from downtown) and Midway Airports (10 miles from downtown) is plentiful. Please review the options below and determine what will work best for you before you leave for Chicago.

Subway (CTA)

Visit transitchicago.com/airports for full fare information and maps.

O’Hare International Airport (ORD): Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to the Clark/Lake stop in downtown Chicago. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes, and the cost is $5.00.

Midway International Airport (MDW): Take the CTA Orange Line from MDW to the State/Lake stop in downtown Chicago. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes, and the cost is $2.50.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

Rates vary based on the time of day (e.g., surge pricing) and vehicle type selected. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes to one hour. It may be closer to 1-1.5 hours during rush hour.

O’Hare International Airport (ORD): There are three pickup locations at ORD for economy rides: Terminal 2 (waiting area Upper level between Door 2A and Door 2D), Terminal 3 (Upper level outside Door 2E), and Terminal 5 (Lower level, outside Door 5C).

Midway International Airport (MDW): The pickup location at MDW is located at Arrivals - Door 4 (outside of Baggage Claim). To meet your driver, enter the center aisle.

Taxi

Taxi service is available from both O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW), and they are located outside of baggage claim. Rates range from $40-50 from O'Hare, and $30-$40 from Midway. Rates vary based on distance, time of day, and number of passengers. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes to one hour. It may be closer to 1-1.5 hours during rush hour.

Shuttle

There are several shuttles that service both O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). GO Airport Express is one option that offers non-stop service to/from either airport. Rates will vary depending on pickup/departure times, so please visit airportexpress.com/flychicago/ to get an estimate or make a reservation. Pair fares and group discounts are available along with customized reservation portals for groups.