O'Hare Travel Guide

Chicago

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Stay near popular O'Hare attractions

Grandparents Park

Grandparents Park is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)

£15
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)
Glow Workshop Neon Art Experience at Studio WIP

Glow Workshop Neon Art Experience at Studio WIP

£30
per adult
Glow Workshop Neon Art Experience at Studio WIP
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Rosemont: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

£94
per traveller
Rosemont: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Chicago: BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop

Chicago: BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop

£27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chicago: BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop
Bizarre Wicker Park: Medicine and Mobsters Self-Guided Audio Tour

Bizarre Wicker Park: Medicine and Mobsters Self-Guided Audio Tour

£7
per adult
Bizarre Wicker Park: Medicine and Mobsters Self-Guided Audio Tour
Dark Tales of Bucktown: A Self-Guided Chicago Tour

Dark Tales of Bucktown: A Self-Guided Chicago Tour

£9
per adult
Dark Tales of Bucktown: A Self-Guided Chicago Tour
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Top hotels in O'Hare

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

4 out of 5
O'Hare International Airport Chicago IL
The price is £200 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£200
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,563 reviews)
"Convenience is the only reason to stay here. My shower did not work for some reason. It is a tired property but incredibly convenient."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Marriott Chicago O'Hare

Marriott Chicago O'Hare

3.5 out of 5
8535 West Higgins Road Chicago IL
The price is £158 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£158
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,446 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Marriott Chicago O'Hare
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
The price is £94 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£94
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (10,176 reviews)
"The room I stayed in 1270 was terrible maintained. It was clean but shower seemed to have be poorly repaired too many times, toilet was loose and a bit crooked, the door nob on the bathroom door coming off, door on the dresser also crooked and tiles on the bathroom floor broken. The hotel does not ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
River Hotel

River Hotel

4 out of 5
75 East Wacker Drive Chicago IL
The price is £136 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£136
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,559 reviews)
"Very clean hotel, comfy bed & pillows. Water station was a plus. Great view of the river."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

River Hotel
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

4 out of 5
1301 N State Pkwy Chicago IL
The price is £107 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£107
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (2,545 reviews)
"needs a major update. elevator is so tiny and there are chunks out of the wall covered by paint."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

4 out of 5
166 E Superior Street Chicago IL
The price is £114 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£114
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (2,440 reviews)
"It is nice and good location"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile
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Where to stay in O'Hare

Find the best O'Hare areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Chicago

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.

A busy urban street at dusk with tall buildings, a historic tower, and pedestrians.
Photo by © City of Chicago
Open Photo by © City of Chicago

Magnificent Mile

Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.

A river with yellow boats, a bridge, and tall buildings.

The Loop

Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple windows, located near a body of water.

River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

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Lincoln Park

Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.

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