Where to Stay

We have compiled a list of accommodation options in close proximity to the SAIC campus ranging in price and accommodation style. There are also several options close to O'Hare International Airport (approx. 1 hour via public transportation from our campus). Many of the options listed also offer discounts to SAIC visitors. Please check with the individual hotels for current rates, discounts, and amenities.

An asterisk (*) indicates the hotel has an SAIC preferred rate or discount, so make sure to mention SAIC when you make your reservation. Prices listed below are estimates based on a two-person room. Please note that our preferred rates and discounts are not guaranteed and can fluctuate based on availability and blackout dates. Contact the individual hotels for more details.

 

Near SAIC: Chicago's Grant Park & Loop Area

Name Starting Nightly Prices Location Distance from SAIC (mi.) Phone
Best Western Grant Park Hotel * SAIC preferred rates from $89–$109 per night 1100 S. Michigan Ave. 0.9 312.922.2900
The Blackstone, A Chicago Renaissance Hotel * From $239–$389 per night
Use code "AID" for a discounted rate of $199–209.
636 S. Michigan Ave. 0.6 312.447.0955
Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park From $129–$289 per night. 520 S. Michigan Ave. 0.5 312.427.3800
Essex Inn From $178–$309 per night. 800 S. Michigan Ave. 0.7 312.939.2800
Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/ N. Loop/ Michigan Ave. Starting Nightly Prices—from $99–$169 (during winter) or $179–$279 (during summer) per night 68 E. Wacker Pl. 0.6 312.419.9014
Hampton Inn Majestic * From $152–$379 22 W. Monroe St. 0.4 312.332.5052
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago  From $270–$554 per night. 230 N. Michigan Ave. 0.5 312.345.1000
Palmer House Hilton * From $260–$309 per night.
18% discount on lowest available rate via this link.
*Reopening June 12, 2021
17 E. Monroe St. 0.3 312.726.7500
Hilton Chicago * From $260–$309 per night.
18% discount on lowest available rate via this link.
*Reopening June 20, 2021
720 S. Michigan Ave. 0.7 312.922.4400
Hotel Blake Chicago * From $179–$579 per night.
15% discount on lowest available rate when you mention SAIC.
500 S. Dearborn Ave. 0.7 312.986.1234
Hotel Monaco  From $189–$389 per night. 225 N. Wabash Ave. 0.6 312.960.8500
Hotel Allegro  From $189–$389 per night. 171 W. Randolph St. 0.8 312.236.0123
Hotel Palomar  From $189–$389 per night. 505 N. State St. 1 312.755.9703
La Quinta Inn & Suites * From $99 per night, use code "SCHOO7" for 15% off 1 S. Franklin 0.5 312-558-1020
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel From $139–$479 per night 1 W. Wacker Dr. 0.8 312.372.7200
The Silversmith Hotel Chicago * SAIC preferred rates from $119–$199 per night 10 S. Wabash Ave. 0.1 312.372.7696
Travelodge Hotel—Downtown Chicago * From $129–$249 per night.
Use code "LXSD" or mention SAIC for a 10% discount.
65 E. Harrison St. 0.5 312.427.8000
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront  From $179–$209 per night;
Suite rates from $279 per night
71 E. Wacker Dr. 0.7 312.346.7100

 

Near Chicago's Magnificent Mile & River North Area

Name Starting Nightly Prices Location Distance from SAIC (mi.) Phone
Best Western River North    125 W. Ohio St. 1.1 312.467.0800
Ritz Carlton, a Four Seasons Hotel–Water Tower Place From $415–$2000 per night 160 E. Pearson St. 1.3 312.266.1000
Four Seasons   120 East Delaware Pl. 1.4 312.280.8800
Intercontinental Hotel Chicago From $181–$547 per night 505 N. Michigan Ave. 0.8 312.944.4100
Residence Inn by Marriott  From $169–$429 per night. 201 E. Walton Pl. 1.5 312.943.9800

 

Near Chicago's North Side & Lakeview Area

Name Starting Nightly Prices Location Distance from SAIC (mi.) Phone
Hotel Lincoln * From $169–$409 per night 1816 N. Clark St. 2.6 312.254.4700

 

Near Chicago's Union Station

Name Starting Nightly Prices Location Distance from SAIC (mi.) Phone
Holiday Inn and Suites From $210–$396 per night 506 W. Harrison St. 1.2 312.324.7400

 

Near Chicago O'Hare Airport & Northwest Suburbs

Name Starting Nightly Prices Location Distance from SAIC (mi.) Phone
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport * From $179–$214 per night.
5% discount on lowest available rate when you mention SAIC
2930 S. River Rd.
Des Plaines, IL
Free shuttle to and from O'Hare airport and the CTA Blue Line to downtown.
16.4 847.296.8900
Intercontinental Hotel Chicago O'Hare From $172–$327 per night 5300 N. River Rd.
Rosemont, IL
Free shuttle to and from O'Hare with stop at CTA Blue Line upon request.
16.6 847.544.5300

 

Hostelling Organizations

Need a last-minute accommodation? Looking for an inexpensive place to stay for a few nights or longer? Try one of Chicago's hostelling organizations! The four hostels listed below are open 24/7, offer free breakfast, and provide bed linens (leave your sleeping bag at home). Extended visits for longer than 14 days can be arranged by calling the hostels. Hostels in Chicago cannot be booked by Chicago residents—those with zip codes starting "606-".

Name Starting Nightly Prices Location Distance from SAIC (mi.) Phone
Chicago Getaway Hostel $20–$70 per person per night for a shared room, $50–$400 per night for a private room.

Guests from Chicago and Chicago suburbs excluded.

616 W. Arlington Pl.
Lincoln Park neighborhood, near DePaul University
4.9 773.929.5380
Just Passing Through Short-term rentals (for one to 12 months) at $1,450–2,000 per month

Studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments available. Available furnished or unfurnished. Student rates available.

1140 N. LaSalle St.
Gold Coast neighborhood, off Clark/Division Red Line CTA stop
2.2 312.501.3310