Getting around Chicago from Marriott Marquis Chicago

Getting to and from the airports

Marriott Marquis Chicago does not run an airport shuttle. For arrivals and departures, common choices are rideshare/taxi, pre-booked car service, or public transit.

Midway (MDW) is the nearer airport; listings cite roughly 9–10 miles to the hotel and typical drive times vary with traffic. O'Hare (ORD) is farther (about 20–21 miles) with longer drive times.

If you prefer ride services, factor in Chicago traffic at peak hours. BookResorts agents can help arrange ground transfers if you want pre-booked service.

• No hotel airport shuttle available (alternate ground transport required).
• Midway: roughly 9–10 miles; O'Hare: about 20–21 miles (drive times vary).
• Consider pre-booked car service, taxi, or rideshare for predictable pickup/drop-off.

Public transit and trains

The hotel is close to several rail options. McCormick Place has a Metra stop (Metra Electric District) within a short walk, and the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line 'L' station is about a 10-minute walk according to local listings.

These connections make it straightforward to reach downtown transit hubs and neighborhoods served by CTA and Metra. If you plan to use trains frequently, check schedules and weekend service patterns before you travel.

• Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line 'L': ~10-minute walk.
• McCormick Place Metra station (Metra Electric): short walk; weekday vs weekend service varies.
• CTA buses run on nearby streets; verify routes and times with the CTA trip planner.

Walking to nearby attractions

Marriott Marquis Chicago sits in the South Loop and is within easy walking distance of event venues and several city attractions. Wintrust Arena and McCormick Place are literally steps away via skybridge.

Other popular sights listed by the hotel — Soldier Field, Grant Park, the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium — are walkable or a short transit ride depending on your pace. Millennium Park and the Art Institute are a longer walk (or a short transit ride).

• Wintrust Arena & McCormick Place: 1-minute walk / skybridge connection.
• Soldier Field: about a 15-minute walk.
• Millennium Park / 'The Bean' and the Art Institute: listed among nearby attractions (roughly 2–3 miles).

McCormick Place, event access, and meeting logistics

The hotel is directly connected by skybridge to McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena, which is why many guests staying here are convention attendees. The property lists the skybridge connection and close proximity as a primary convenience.

For meetings and events, the hotel has extensive event space and many guests combine hotel and convention schedules. If you're attending a show, confirm exhibit hall locations and skybridge opening hours with event organizers and the hotel front desk.

• Direct skybridge to McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena (listed distance about 0.1 miles).
• Hotel offers extensive meeting space across many rooms and large ballrooms; check your event paperwork for room names and floor locations.
• Confirm load-in, exhibitor access, and shuttle points with event organizers when planning deliveries or early arrivals.

Driving, parking, and taxi/rideshare

Marriott Marquis Chicago offers on-site self parking and valet parking. Listings show both options and accessible parking availability, but rates vary by date and booking channel.

Per hotel and aggregator listings, expect hourly and daily tiers for both self-park and valet; if parking cost is important, ask the front desk for current rates at check-in.

• On-site self parking is available (rates vary by date).
• Valet parking is offered; accessible and van-accessible parking available.
• Hotel accepts credit cards for incidentals; check-in may require a card or deposit.

Biking, lakefront trails and beaches

The hotel sits near the Lakefront Trail and lakefront parks, with listings noting walking and biking access toward 31st Street Beach and prairie gardens behind McCormick Place. Biking or walking the trail is a common way to get outdoor time.

If you plan to use rental bikes or ride along the lakefront, check local bike-share locations and trail maps. For beach visits, 31st Street Beach and Oakwood Beach are listed as within biking or short driving distance.

• Lakefront Trail: accessible north/south from the hotel area for biking or running.
• 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach): within walking/biking distance along the lakefront trail.
• Oakwood Beach: listed as roughly 1.4 miles from the hotel.

Getting around with family and accessibility notes

Marriott Marquis Chicago welcomes children of all ages and provides family-friendly features; some rooms accommodate families depending on bedding configurations. Room types you can request include Room, Room, City View, Room, Lake View, Classic Suite and Executive Suite — verify bedding and occupancy limits when you book.

The hotel is designed with accessibility in mind: accessible rooms and accessible parking are available, public spaces and the fitness center are wheelchair-accessible, and service animals are permitted.

• Children welcome; crib and extra-bed availability varies by booking channel—confirm at reservation.
• Accessible rooms and accessible parking are available; public areas have accessible access.
• Service animals are accepted without fee or documentation; pets are not allowed.