Hotels around McCormick Place West

I%26#39;m attending a conference next month at McCormick Place West, and I%26#39;m trying to find a hotel within walking distance (15 minutes or so) to the convention site. I searched in previous posts and discovered that when it comes to lodging, not much is in this area. However, the most recent post I could find was from last year鈥ust wondering if any new hotels have gone up in this area? Although a shuttle service is provided from the host hotel to McCormick Place, I鈥檇 rather not rely on a schedule when it comes to transportation鈥ny suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hotels around McCormick Place West

The four parts of McCormick Place and the Hyatt are all one large, connected complex.

There are no other hotels within walking distance to the center and the only restaurant I recall that%26#39;s nearby is McDonald%26#39;s.

You%26#39;re really much better off staying at one of the downtown hotels and using the shuttle. If the host hotel isn%26#39;t to your liking, you could stay at another hotel a block or two away and walk back there to catch the shuttle to McCormick.

Hotels around McCormick Place West

Thank you鈥hat鈥檚 what I鈥檓 thinking about doing. I stayed with Homewood Suites last year and really liked it, so I鈥檒l probably do the same again and just walk the few blocks to pick up the shuttle. I appreciate your quick response鈥est regards!

The only hotel is the Hyatt McCormick Place. It is right at McCormick Place.

There are a number of dining options in McCormick Place besides the McDonald%26#39;s, but in my opinion they are all overpriced. If your host hotel is downtown, I wouldn%26#39;t worry too much about the shuttle schedule since public transit to/from McCormick Place is available. There is a Metra Station in McCormick Place itself or you could take the #21 bus out to Chinatown and catch the Red Line from there. On the other hand, you could stay at McCormick Place and use these public transit options to escape convention center restaurant blandness and prices.

Believe I%26#39;m at the same convention - I chose to stay in mag mile area of Michigan ave and catch the red line to/from mccormick. Still a little walking required to from stations, but much more to do.

You can also buy a CTA pass and catch a bus on Mich ave directly to Mccormick place.

Is China Town redline stop to McCormik place walkable??

There may be a flaw in my plan

It%26#39;s about a 30 minute walk.

From a safety perspective, you%26#39;re better off taking a cab.

What%26#39;s you thoughts on catching the metra electric line at randolph to Mccormick place?

Metra Electric to McCormick Place is a good idea.

I am not so sure I%26#39;d want to walk from the Chinatown station all the way to McCormick Place. I usually take the #21 bus if I%26#39;m taking public transit to McCormick.

The Metra might be a good option since there is a station directly under McCormick Place. During the week it runs pretty frequently. On weekends, it doesn%26#39;t run as frequently and you would have to pay attention to the schedule to avoid being stuck waiting for an hour.