Travel and Accommodations

Welcome to Chicago!

Come explore famed restaurants, a jaw-dropping waterfront, groundbreaking music, award-winning theaters, iconic architecture, and discover a blend of big-city culture, and Midwestern hospitality, all within vibrant neighborhoods that are the heart and soul of Chicago.

DREAM 2023 Accommodations
Achieving the Dream has reserved room blocks for attendees and exhibitors at the Chicago Marriott Marquis and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Conference hotels are connected via sky bridge to the McCormick Place Convention Center.
 

Chicago Marriott Marquis 2121 South Prairie Ave. Chicago, IL 60616	Hyatt Regency McCormick Place  2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Chicago, IL 60616-9985
Make your reservation:  Use this Chicago Marriott Marquis link, or Call 1-877-303-0104 and reference "Dream 2023 – Achieving the Dream	Make your reservation: Use this Hyatt Regency McCormick Place link, or Call 1-877-803-7534 and reference   "Dream 2023 – Achieving the Dream or code G-ACD1"

The rate for DREAM 2023 attendees at both hotels is $194/night + taxes/fees and includes:

• Health and Fitness Center
• Complimentary in-room basic high speed wireless internet

Attendees are responsible for the cost of their accommodations. Hotel rooms may be reserved at the conference rate until 5:00 pm ET on January 17, 2023. 

Please note that Achieving the Dream has no affiliation with any third-party hotel brokers and ATD is not responsible for hotel room reservations booked outside of our DREAM 2023 site.  

Local area airports

• Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
  Distance from Convention Center: 9.7 miles
   
• O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
  Distance for Convention Center 22.2 miles

• Taxi, Lyft, and Uber pick-up points are available at both airports. Alternatively, you can e-hail and e-pay with CHICABS-approved apps ARRO and CURB. Credit cards are accepted in all taxis. For on-demand ride-sharing, download your free Lyft and/ or Uber app. Simply enter your current location and destination , review fare options, and request your ride. 
• The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line "L" Train, which runs 24/7, connects directly to O’Hare. The CTA Orange Line "L" Train connects directly to Midway See maps and fares.
• GO Airport Express provides shared ride services to all downtown/suburban hotels
• Numerous car rental companies have facilities at both O’Hare and Midway airports.
• Find limousine and chauffeur services for your stay in Chicago.

Typical Minimum Charge for Transportation from Airport to McCormick Place Convention Center:

• From Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) Taxi: $24 one way; Shared ride: $32 one way
• From Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Taxi: $44 one way; Shared ride: $45 one way

Parking: for individual hotel parking rates please see hotel websites.

Pack your overcoats! Daytime temperatures average 47°F / 8.33°C in February.

For information on Chicago city attractions and travel information go to www.choosechicago.com.