Transportation

Don't rent a car. It's not worth it.
One of the reasons we chose a downtown wedding was to avoid the hassle/cost of car rental.

If you are flying into O'Hare* -- Follow the signs to the CTA (the "L") and it will take you to the Blue Line (your only option). $1.75 per ride, $.25 for transfer. If you are staying downtown at the Fairfield Inn or another downtown hotel, exit the L at Clark/Lake and take a cab to your hotel.
*If you are flying out of O'Hare and planning on attending the Sunday Brunch, the blue line is located close to the apartment. The total trip would be slightly under an hour to get from the apartment to the airport check-in.

If you are flying into Midway* -- Follow the signs to the CTA (the "L") and it will take you to the Orange Line (your only option). $1.75 per ride, $.25 for transfer. If you are staying downtown at the Fairfield Inn or another downtown hotel, exit the L at Clark/Lake and take a cab to your hotel.
*If you are flying out of Midway and planning on attending the Sunday Brunch, you would take the blue line, transfer to the orange line at clark/lake and it will take you directly to Midway. The total trip would be slightly over an hour.

Cabs - All cab rides should be under $10 based on the locations we have chosen. From the L to the hotel should be under $5. Taking a cab from either airport to the downtown area will typically run $40 per person.

Parking - If you are driving to the wedding, parking overnight at downtown hotels can run $40 a day. Consider other options.

Any Questions - If you aren't used to Chicago, driving/public transportation can seem overwhelming, please feel free to email Jeff with any and all questions related to figuring out your way around the city.
Jeff's email - jschwister@gmail.com