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In Chicago’s famed Loop, just steps from the Art Institute of Chicago and 1 mile to Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile; the closest hotel to Millennium Park. Chicago Midway Int’l Airport: 11 miles, 20 minutes. Chicago O’Hare Int’l Airport: 17 miles, 28 minutes.

Driving Directions

When taking public transportation from O’Hare International Airport, take the Blue Line train to Monroe/Dearborn stop. Take Monroe east to the hotel. The Palmer House is on the south side of the street. From Midway Airport, take the Orange Line from Midway to downtown. Get off at the Adams/Wabash stop. The Palmer House is located on the west side of Wabash Avenue.

From Chicago O'Hare International Airport: Follow signs for I-190 out of airport. Take I-190 to I-90/94 east (Kennedy Expressway). Take I-90/94 to Monroe Street exit, turn left on Monroe Street (East), Approximately 8 blocks to Palmer House®, A Hilton Hotel. Hotel is on the right.

From Chicago Midway Airport: North on Cicero Avenue. Take Stevenson Expressway (I-55) Northeast to Kennedy Expressway (I-90) West. Exit Monroe Street, turn right (East), 8 blocks to Palmer House®, A Hilton Hotel. Hotel is on the right.

Nearest Airport

Chicago Midway Airport: 12 miles, 30 miles; Chicago O’Hare International Airport: 18 miles, 45 minutes.

Hotel Address

17 East Monroe St., Chicago

Illinois, United States 60603


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