Travel & Parking

The Palmer House is 18 miles from O’Hare International Airport (35–60 minute drive time) and 12 miles from Midway Airport (30–45 minute drive time).

O’Hare International Airport

When taking public transportation from O’Hare International Airport, take the Blue Line train to the Monroe/Dearborn stop. Take Monroe east to the hotel. Palmer House is on the south side of the street.

Transportation to and from the airport
Typical Minimum Charge
Bus Service: $25
Limousine: on request/cost varies
Subway/Rail: $2.25
Taxi: $35

Midway Airport

From Midway Airport, take the Orange Line from Midway to downtown. Get off at the Adams/Wabash stop. Palmer House is located on the west side of Wabash Avenue.

Transportation to and from the airport
Typical Minimum Charge
Bus Service: $20
Limousine: on request/rates vary
Subway/Rail: $2.25
Taxi: $25

Chicago Transit Authority

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) serves Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs with two modes of transportation: bus and rail.

Train

CTA rail system is known locally as “The L.” Visit www.transitchicago.com for a map of train routes to determine which route you need and what your fare will be. Or you may call (312) 836-7000.

Each train station has a ticket vending machine to buy your fare and maps and directional signs for each boarding platform. You can be sure you’re waiting for the correct train by checking the route name shown on the arriving train.

Bus

Visit www.transitchicago.com or call (312) 836-7000 for information on specific bus routes and their fares.

Most bus stops are about one to two blocks apart. In Evanston, buses stop at any corner. The sign above the bus driver’s windshield shows the bus route #, name, and route. Pay your fare as you enter.

To notify the bus driver you wish to exit, pull the stop request cord that runs along the upper part of the windows or push a stop request button, sometimes located above the rear door or on a pole.

Parking

Hotel Parking:
Self Parking (55 E Monroe)
Up to 24 Hours: $42.00
Valet Parking (Wabash Entrance and Monroe)
Up to 24 Hours: $62.00

Parking Near the Palmer House:

Interpark
17 East Adams Street, Chicago, IL (354 ft East of the Palmer House Hilton Hotel)
(312) 554-0112
Open 24 hours
 
Weekday Rates
Enter BEFORE 8:30AM and LEAVE by 7PM: $14
Enter AFTER 8:30AM and LEAVE by 7PM: $20
$33 per 12-hour period
$37 per 24-hour period
 
Weekend Rates
$33 up to 12-hours
$37 over 12-hours
 
Laz Parking
33 W Monroe St # 270, Chicago, IL (469 ft West of the Palmer House Hilton Hotel)
(312) 356-0177
Monday-Friday 6AM–10PM, Saturday-Sunday* 12PM-10PM or 11AM–5PM
 
Weekday Rates
$38 over 2-hours (Under 2-hours prices vary, call ahead)
Parking for 12-24 hour period $40
*Weekend hours and rates vary
 
Millennium Park Garage
5 S Columbus Dr, Chicago IL (0.3 miles East of the Palmer House Hilton Hotel)
Open 24 hours
(312) 616-0600

Weekday Rates
Enter BETWEEN 5AM–10AM and LEAVE by 7PM: $14
Enter AFTER 10AM and LEAVE after 7PM: $26

Weekend Rates
0-3 hours: $23
3-12 hours: $25
12-24 hours: $26
 
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