Getting to and around Evanston is easy with numerous CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) and Metra stations. With the newly renovated Hotel Orrington, Evanston takes another step in becoming a world–class city. Four-star restaurants, cultural attractions, and unique shopping are all nearby. Downtown Chicago is only 30 minutes away.

 

Driving Directions

From O'Hare International Airport:
From Arrivals Terminal follow signs "To Chicago". Exit at I-294 North (there will be a 40 cent toll way). Exit at Dempster East, continue east on Dempster approximately 15-20 minutes into Evanston. Turn left on McCormick Blvd, take McCormick to Church St and turn right onto Church St. Take Church to Orrington and turn left on Orrington. The Hotel is on the corner of Church & Orrington with the entrance on Orrington Avenue.

From Chicago and South:
North on Lake Shore Drive to its end at Hollywood. Right onto Sheridan Road. Continue north into Evanston. (There are many turns. Watch for Sheridan Road signs). Left on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Right on Chicago; four blocks to Davis Street. Left on Davis. One block to Orrington Avenue. Right on Orrington. 1-1⁄2 blocks to Hotel Orrington on left.

From Milwaukee and North:
Take I-94 East to Dempster - EAST exit. Dempster into Evanston. Turn left on McCormick Blvd and right on Church Street. The hotel is on the corner of Church Street and Orrington Avenue. The main entrance is on Orrington Avenue.

Public Transportation

CTA:
Elevated Rapid Transit Train (the "EL") purple line to Davis Street. Three blocks east to Hotel Orrington. NOTE: The "Evanston Express" Purple line runs from the Chicago Loop during weekdays at rush hours. At non-rush hour times, take the Red line north to Howard Street. Transfer to the Purple line (same platform).

METRA Commuter Railroad:
North Line from Northwestern Station to Davis Street. 3 1⁄2 blocks east to Hotel Orrington. NOTE: If arriving in Chicago via Amtrak. Disembark at Union Station. Exit Union Station and cross street to Northwestern Station.

Airport Express 800.654.7871:
Shared van service departs O'Hare every 20 minutes between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Upon arrival at O'Hare, see ticket agents in baggage claim areas 1E, and 3E and ask for a suburban shuttle. Cost is approximately $31.00 per person and $54.00 round trip (2nd and 3rd passengers are $8.00 per person one way). They require a one day advance notice for return trips to O'Hare. www.AirportExpress.com

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