Downtown Chicago Hotels Closest to CTA

There are many hotels in downtown Chicago’s Loop, most of which are in walking distance of a train station. If you’re researching where to stay, view this list of hotels that are the closest to the “L” to narrow down your options. Walking time is two minutes or less to all hotels — great if you have luggage and don’t want to walk far. We’ve also included the airport with direct service from the station or stations near the hotel if you’re flying to Chicago.

Note: Not all “L” stations in the Loop are handicap-accessible, so be prepared to carry your bags up and down stairs or use one of the few handicap-accessible stations (which might require a longer walk to the hotel).

theWit

Station: Lake, State/Lake
Walking Time: 1 minute
Perks: Rooftop lounge
Airport: Midway
Accessibility: Only the Lake CTA Station is handicap-accessible out of the two listed above. To connect with Lake, travel from Midway Airport to the Roosevelt Station and transfer to the red line toward Howard.

The Alise Hotel (formerly Burnham)

Station: Washington Blue
Rail Line: Blue
Walking Time: 1 minute
Perks: Historic, near shopping, theaters and attractions
Airport: O’Hare
Accessibility: No (Lake Station on the red line has closest accessibility)

JW Marriott Chicago

Station: Quincy
Rail Line: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple
Walking Time: 1 minute
Perks: Historic building, spa, indoor pool
Airport: Midway
Accessibility: No (use Jackson Blue for accessibility)

W Hotel City Center

Station: Quincy
Rail Line: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple
Walking Time: 1 minute
Perks: Free WiFi, pets welcome, in-room spa
Airport: Midway
Accessibility: No (use Jackson Blue for accessibility)

Palmer House

Station: Monroe Red, Monroe Blue, Adams/Wabash
Rail Line: All
Walking Time: 1 minute
Perks: Historic building, health club
Airport: O’Hare and Midway
Accessibility: No (use Harold-Washington Library for accessibility)

Renaissance Chicago Downtown

Station: Lake, State/Lake
Walking Time: 2 minutes
Perks: River views, indoor pool
Airport: Midway
Accessibility: Only the Lake CTA Station is handicap-accessible out of the two listed above. To connect with Lake, travel from Midway Airport to the Roosevelt Station and transfer to the red line toward Howard.

Hyatt Place Chicago Downtown

Station: Washington/Wells
Rail Line: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple
Walking Time: 2 minutes
Perks: Free WiFi and breakfast, near water taxi
Airport: Midway
Accessibility: Yes

Hyatt Centric the Loop

Station: Monroe Blue
Rail Line: Blue
Walking Time: 2 minutes
Perks: Free WiFi, rooftop bar
Airport: O’Hare
Accessibility: No (Use Washington/Wells for accessibility)

Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District

Station: Monroe Red, Monroe Blue
Rail Line: Red and Blue
Walking Time: 2 minutes
Perks: Connected to PrivateBank Theatre, free hot breakfast
Airport: O’Hare via Monroe Blue
Accessibility: No (Use Jackson Blue)

The Buckingham Club Hotel

Station: LaSalle/Van Buren
Rail Line: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple
Walking Time: 2 minutes
Perks: Spa, views
Airport: Midway
Accessibility: No (but use nearby Harold-Washington Library Station if an elevator needed)