Chicago gals - hotel/train questions.

[mollyjean]

Hi ladies!

We're going to Chicago for the Iowa game (Go Hawks!) and already have our hotel room for Fri/Sat downtown. We just found out that my awesome parents are now coming on Thursday to watch the babe so we'll be able to drive in earlier than originally planned.

We were thinking it would make sense to stay out by O'Hare and just take the train in Thursday night so that we would save on parking for another day.

Any recs that are close to the train from out in the 'burbs? I saw the Westin is available and about 2 blocks from the train station. Is that the best option? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

[cmedal]

My sis recently stayed at the hilton garden inn by ohare for a miniscape. She liked it

[mollyjean]

Aug 22, 2012 21:49:37 GMT -5 cmedal said:

My sis recently stayed at the hilton garden inn by ohare for a miniscape. She liked it

Ok, thanks. But.... is it close to the train?

[cmedal]

That im not sure. I will check

[cmedal]

Oh there is a holiday inn ohare on cumberland that is right across the street from the blue line station. I pass it everyday

[mollyjean]

Thanks

After talking and researching, we can find a similarly priced hotel by mag mile for that first night. Parking is such a ripoff but I think it's worth it versus the hassle of being bound to a train.

[slug*bug]

No advice, but have fun! (And Go Hawks!)

[boiler717]

That's awesome you can be down there! If you need it in the future, the Renaissance by O'hare is within walking distance to the blue line and not horrible for parking. I just got a promo from them for $69 rates and all their rooms are suites.