Hotel & Travel
— IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR CONVENIENT LODGING, HOW'S 250 FEET FROM THE START LINE?
All Chicago River Swim weekend events will be held in downtown Chicago, including Packet Pick-Up, the Start and Finish Lines, and the Finish Festival. Our host hotel and Packet Pick-Up location is the Westin River North, located directly across the river from the event's epicenter.
HOST HOTEL
Westin Chicago River North
320 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654 USA
+1 (312) 744-1900
westin.com/rivernorth
A room block has reserved for event weekend, offering an exclusive rate of $229 per night (plus tax). Click below to book through the Chicago River Swim block, or call the reservations group at +1 (888) 627-8359 and reference the event name. The cutoff date to make reservations is August 23, 2024 or when the block is filled, whichever happens first.
Update: The room block for Saturday evening (Sep 21) has been exhausted, although a handful of discounted rooms remain for Friday (Sep 20) and Sunday (Sep 22) evenings. Those who wish to stay multiple days can book two separate reservations using the link below AND book the Saturday evening room through Marriott.com (current rate is $357 per night plus tax).
ROOM BLOCK OVERFLOW
Courtyard Chicago Downtown / River North
30 E. Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60611 USA
+1 (312) 329-2500
Courtyard Chicago Downtown / River North
Due to popular demand, an overflow room block has reserved at the Courtyard Chicago Downtown / River North at the same $229 per night rate (plus tax). The Courtyard is located two blocks from the Westin and only .4 miles from the Start/Finish venue. Click below to book through this special block, or call +1 (888) 627-8359 and reference the Chicago River Swim event name. The cutoff date to make reservations is August 30, 2024 or when the block is filled, whichever happens first.
PARKING
We strongly encourage all participants and spectators to use public transportation if available. Otherwise, there are dozens of surface lots, garages and valet parking options within walking distance of Packet Pick-Up and the Start/Finish areas. As the event draws nearer, we plan to offer discounted parking options for participants and spectators alike through the entire weekend. Please check back for updates.
AIR TRAVEL
Chicago offers two commercial airports with service from dozens of carriers, O'Hare Field (ORD) and Midway (MDW). Both offer public and private transfer services, and convenient rail service direct to Chicago's Loop.
