Airport Transportation
Headed to the Hilton Chicago from the Airport? Let CTA get you there!
Our hosts CTA, Metra, NITA and Pace are proud to welcome APTA attendees to Chicago! Attendees are encouraged to take CTA's 'L' train service from both major Chicago airports to "the Loop" downtown.
Use the CTA/Google Maps trip planner and pay fares with Chicago's Ventra card or app..
From O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The Blue line originates at O'Hare and departs about every 6-10 minutes, with service running 24/7. Take the Blue Line to Jackson. Then, walk 2 streets east from the station and south to the hotel. Travel time to major hotels downtown is about 45 minutes and is regularly faster and less stressful than sitting in traffic.
From Midway Airport (MDW)
The Orange line originates at Midway and departs about every 8-10 minutes, with service running 4:30 am - 1:00 am. Take the Orange Line to the Roosevelt station. Walk 2 streets east (toward lakefront) to Michigan Avenue, then just a few blocks north to the hotel. Travel time to major hotels downtown is about 25 minutes.
From Amtrak Chicago Union Station
Take a #126 Jackson bus eastbound on Jackson to the end of the line, where you can walk a couple blocks south to the hotel.
Accessible Transportation
Pace will provide ADA Paratransit Service for visitors with disabilities who reside outside the six-county RTA service area. Out-of-town visitors should request eligibility for Pace ADA Paratransit Service at least 7 days before the first desired day of travel.
- Visitors who already have ADA paratransit eligibility from another transit agency need to contact Pace and provide proof of eligibility, such as a valid ADA Paratransit ID card or a letter from the transit agency that certified the person’s ADA paratransit eligibility.
- Visitors who do not have ADA paratransit eligibility with another transit agency must provide documentation of place of residence (such as a driver’s license or state ID card) and a statement that they have a disability and are unable to use fixed route service. Additional documentation may be required if the disability is not apparent.
Once registered with Pace, visitors will be able to use the service for any combination of 21 days during a 365-day period beginning with the visitor’s first use of the service. Visitors wishing to use ADA Paratransit service for more than 21 days during a 365-day period must apply and be found eligible for ADA Paratransit through the RTA’s ADA Paratransit Certification Program. For more information about ADA Paratransit visitor eligibility, please contact Pace at: 312-341-8000 or by email at ada.paratransit.visitor@pacebus.com.
