Airport Transportation

The hotel and downtown Chicago are approximately 10 miles northeast of Midway Airport and 20 miles southeast of O’Hare International Airport. The hotel is served directly by shuttle buses from both airports and is also convenient to commuter trains and public transportation. Additional information on airport transportation options is provided below.

Continental Air Transport / Airport Express Shuttle Service

Shuttle service to all downtown hotels is provided by Airport Express. Ticket booths are located in the baggage claim area at both airports. Busses run every 15 minutes. A reservation is not necessary for incoming passengers, but is recommended for all return trips and required for return trips to Midway. (See “Reservations for Departures” below.)

Note: Passengers will be dropped off according to their hotel location on the route. Given the number of stops that may be made on any service run, please allow at least one hour for arrival at the Fairmont.

Reservations for Departures: A return trip reservation is necessary if you are departing from Midway, and is advisable for O’Hare. Reservations may be made in advance (12-24 hours) with the hotel concierge or front desk staff, or you may make your own reservation by calling 1-888-284-3826. A confirmation number will be provided. Airport Express will pick up three hours prior to flight time to allow for other pickups and to ensure adequate time for check-in at the airport. Please allow a fifteen-minute window in scheduled pickup time.

Visit the company web site, or call for additional information, including pick-up locations at each airport, service hours, etc.

Public Transportation — Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

CTA trains from both airports will take you to downtown Chicago and very close to the hotel. The basic fare is $2 each way. The hotel is about 4 ½ blocks east of the CTA station at Randolph Street and Wabash Avenue, and about the same distance from the State Street station which serves all lines. Any downtown stop is, at most, a short cab ride away.

Visit the above and following web sites for maps, schedules, hours of service, etc.:

Taxi Service

The approximate cost for airport transportation by taxi, one way, is $40 for O’Hare and $30 for Midway. The cost is not a flat rate, so prices will vary due to traffic. Be sure to allow sufficient travel time.

Parking

Note that hotel is located one block north of Millennium Park (and Randolph Street), two blocks south of the Chicago River (and Wacker Drive), and two blocks east of Michigan Avenue.

Hotel Parking

The Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago
Telephone: 312-565-8000 (Concierge: 312-565-6651)

The valet parking rate (only option available at the hotel) is $41/day. Valet service for overnight guests includes parking for a 24-hour period, with in-and-out privileges.

Other Parking Options

Public Parking in the City will average $19 - $22 daily, depending on location. Please call the following for specific rates and directions to their entrances. Some garages are only accessible from Lower Columbus Drive and can be tricky to find.

The City of Chicago also operates the Grant Park North Underground Garage, just south of the Fairmont. There is an underground walkway to Randolph Street. Rates are $13 for up to 12 hours or $16 for 12 to 24 hours (no in-and-out privileges). NOT RECOMMENDED BY CONCIERGE, as the Grant Park Undergroung Garage is very large and can be confusing to navigate.

All rates stated above are subject to change without notice.