Travel Information

Non U.S. Citizens

Please visit travel.state.gov for current information about request documentation for travel to the U.S. of some countries will require a Visa. Citizens of the Visa Waiver Program countries may only require a machine-readable passport (if certain requirements listed on the above Web site are met).

Air, Car, Ground Transportation

Airports

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Cab—approximately one hour or less to the Marriott Magnificent Mile ($45)
Elevated Train/Subway—approximately one hour. ($2.25)
Take blue line from airport, transfer to red (to the Grand and State St. stop), and walk 2 blocks to the hotel

Midway Airport (MDW)

Cab—approximately 40 minutes ($30)
Elevated Train/Subway—approximately one hour.
Take orange line from airport, transfer to red (to the Grand and State St. stop), and walk 2 blocks to the hotel

Train Station

Union Station (Amtrak & Metra) (1.9 miles SW)

Shuttle Buses

GO Airport Express: Offers daily, door-to-door service to/from O’Hare Airport and most hotels including the Marriott. Their hours of operation are from 4:00 AM to 11:30 PM, departing approximately every 10 to 15 minutes outside the baggage claim areas of the Lower Level of the Domestic and International Terminals. The fare to the city is $27.00 per person from O’Hare ($22 from Midway. Lift-equipped vehicles are available on request for passengers with disabilities. Advanced notice is strongly urged.

To contact GO Airport Express, call (888) 247-1200 or (888) 284-3826 or go to the Airport Express Web site.

Rental Cars

Rental car agencies are located on the lower level near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Please look for signs and courtesy phones. From Terminal 5, rental car agencies are available by courtesy telephones located on the lower level. Many rental car agencies also offer courtesy buses to various automobile pick-up/drop-off areas. During the FACE construction project, please look for signs which may indicate a temporary relocation of the rental car areas or courtesy phones.

Ground Transportation within Chicago

Bus and Subway

Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) bus and elevated/subway train lines, including the famous “L”, will transport you around town and to major attractions. The Grand and State St. stp on the Red line is 2 blocks from the Marriott.

Visit the CTA site for more information on their routes: www.transitchicago.com

Taxi

Taxis are readily available in the city to get from place to place. In the summer you also have the option to board one of the water taxis which run along the Chicago River or lakeshore for a scenic alternative. Car service is $65 plus a 20% gratuity.