From the North on the Kennedy Expressway - I-90/94
Follow to Congress Parkway East. Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue. Turn right on Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the corner.

From the West on the Eisenhower Expressway - I-290
Follow to Congress Parkway East to Michigan Avenue. Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue. Turn right on Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the corner.

Driving South on Lake Shore Drive - Route #41
Stay in right lane, exit at Randolph onto Michigan Avenue. Turn left on Michigan Avenue and keep straight seven blocks to corner of Congress Parkway and Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the Southwest corner.

Driving North on Lake Shore Drive - Route #41
Stay in left lane, exit at Balbo onto State Street. Turn right on State Street and keep straight to the corner of Congress Parkway and State Street. Turn right onto Congress Parkway and drive just two blocks to Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the Southwest corner. These directions may seem overly complicated, but numerous one-way streets and limited unloading areas dictate these routes.

Driving East on the Stevenson - I-55
Stay on the Stevenson to Lake Shore Drive. Exit at Balbo onto State Street. Turn right on State Street and keep straight to the corner of Congress Parkway and State Street. Turn right onto Congress Parkway and drive just two blocks to Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the Southwest corner. These directions may seem overly complicated, but numerous one-way streets and limited unloading areas dictate these routes.

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Transportation & Parking Information

Car parking is located directly West of the Hotel:
Park One Parking OFFICIAL HOTEL PARKING has two entrances: Valet is recommended
525 South Wabash (one Way from North to South) and 63 East Congress
Tel: (312) 663-0979

Overnight Parking:
Valet Parking, Car: $28.00, Van: $34.00
Self Parking, Car: $23.00, Van: $26.00
Day Parking Rate:
Valet Parking Car: $16.00 Van: $19.00
Self Parking Car: $13.00 Van: $16.00
(Vans and oversized vehicles at additional cost)

Special rates are available for guests with tickets that are VALIDATED at the hotel Front Desk or the Bellman's Stand.

BUSES
Bus Parking is located at:
Bus Park-Loop Auto Park
524 South Wabash Avenue
Tel: (312) 922-1499

Please make arrangements before arrival if possible so your bus is assured a spot.

24-Hour Rate: $45.00

Transportation To And From O'Hare International & Midway Airport
Airport Express (800) 654-7871
One way from O'Hare $23.00 each way, $42.00 round trip
One way from Midway $18.00 each way, $32.00 round trip
Call Airport Express for group rate

Chicago Transit Authority (312) 836-7000
From O’Hare: Take the Blue Line to the “Jackson” stop and exit underground train station. Walk South 2 blocks to Congress Parkway, then 3 blocks East to the hotel.
From Midway: Take the Orange Line to the “Library” stop and exit the elevated train platform. Walk South 1 block to Congress Parkway, then 2 blocks East to the hotel.

One way to/from airport $1.75. With a transfer $2.00

Taxi Cab (312) 243-2537 or (312) 829-4222
One way to/from O'Hare $30.00-$35.00
One way to/from Midway $22.00-$28.00

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