Transportation

O'Hare Airport - Only 1.5 miles away from the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is one of America's best-connected airports and is the second busiest airport in both the United States and the world. It is the largest hub of United Airlines and the second-largest hub of American Airlines. Over 75 million people a year travel through Chicago O'Hare International Airport, voted the Best Airport in North America for the past nine years by readers of the U.S. Edition of Business Traveler Magazine (1998 - 2003), and Global Traveler Magazine (2004 - 2007), marking the tenth year in a row O'Hare has earned top honors.
Airport Shuttles - The Crowne Plaza O'Hare provides a 24 hour complimentary shuttle service to and from the O'Hare International Airport 7 days a week. From 6:00 AM - Midnight the shuttle service runs every 15 minutes and between Midnight and 6:00 AM the shuttle service runs every 30 minutes. Crowne Plaza’s pickup location for domestic travelers in O'Hare is at Door 2 of the Shuttle Bus Center. International travelers please use the courtesy phones in the baggage area to contact the hotel to schedule a pick-up.
Airport Transit System - The ATS is a free rail system operating 24 hours between the domestic terminals, the international terminal, long-term parking, the Metra station and PACE stop.
Regional Bus Information - The Bus/Shuttle Center is located on the ground level for pickup of regional and hotel courtesy buses, airport rental car agencies and parking shuttles.
Rental Cars - Rental car agencies can be found near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1, 2, and 3 on the airport’s lower level.

Area Map

Driving Directions

From O’Hare Airport. Head East on I-190, for 2 miles to River Road. Turn right on River Road and proceed down to 5440 N. River Road, directly across from the convention center.
From the East (Chicago). Take I90 West to 190 (O’Hare exit) continue 15 miles to River Road exit. Turn right on River Road and proceed to 5440 N. River Road directly across from the convention center.
From the West (Rockford). Take I90 East to Chicago. Exit on Cumberland Road North. Go right on Cumberland, 2 blocks to 1st light (Higgins/Rt.72). Go left on Higgins and proceed 1 mile to River Road. Go left on River Road and proceed to 5440 N. River Road directly across from the Convention Center.
From the South (Indiana). Take 294 North (Wisconsin) and follow signs to 190 (O’Hare exit). Take 190 to River Road (1st light). Go right on River Road and proceed to 5440 N. River Road directly across from the Convention Center.
From the North (Wisconsin). Take 294 South to 190 East, follow signs to O’Hare. Pay at toll. Stay in the right lane. Exit Mannheim Road South. Get back on the highway and follow signs to Chicago. Exit River Road South. Turn Right. Hotel is on the right side, approximately 2 blocks down