Housing & Transportation
Be where the action is by staying at a hotel that is part of the official AFP hotel block! These hotels have been chosen for their quality of accommodations as well as for their convenient close proximity to the conference events.
Booking your hotel room as part of your conference registration process you will give you an opportunity to network with fellow conference attendees.
See below for the list of hotels on the AFP hotel block. Hotel rooms are booked at the time of your registration for conference. Shuttle service is available at designated hotels as listed below.
EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: The Association of Fundraising Professionals has partnered with Experient to provide AFP11 Official Housing. If you are approached by other companies advertising hotel and travel, please be aware that Experient is the only Official Housing Company for AFP11. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of any reservations made with third party companies and cannot be held liable for any charges or reservations made with these companies.
Housing is now closed.
If you need to make changes to an existing reservation, please contact your hotel direct starting Friday, March 4.
If you are still in need of reservations, you may contact the following Official AFP hotels (rooms and rates based on hotel availability):
Fairmont Hotel Chicago: * Still offering AFP room Rate !
200 North Columbus Drive
Direct Reservations Dept Phone: 800-526-2008
Hyatt Regency Chicago: * Limited room and AFP rate availability*
151 East Wacker Drive
Main Phone: 312-565-1234
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers: * Still offering AFP room rate !
301 East North Water St
In House Reservations Dept: 800-233-4100
(In house reservations, Hours: Mon thru Fri 8:00am-4:00pm CST)
Swissotel Chicago:
323 East Wacker Drive
Main Phone: 312-565-0565
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Hotels
Blackstone Chicago Renaissance Hotel 636 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 $199 single/double
Chicago's Essex Hotel 800 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 $169 single, $179 double, $189 triple, $199 quad
Embassy Suites-Downtown/Lakefront 511 North Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60611 $194 single, $219 double
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park 200 North Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60601 New Rate $199 single/double
AFP Attendees will also receive:
- "Show me your badge discount" - 15% discount in outlets when you show your AFP badge
- Complimentary Internet & Fitness center privileges to all Fairmont President's Club members (free to join) - https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/
- Direct underground access to AFP shuttle stop at Hyatt Regency Chicago
Hilton Chicago 720 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 $239 single/double
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Hyatt Regency Chicago (AFP Board Hotel) 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 $199 single, $244 double
New Rate:
$189 Single, $234 Double
AFP Attendees will also receive: Complimentary Fitness Center for the duration of the attendee's visit 15% Discount per day off of guest room Internet (this includes public areas)
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Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233 Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60618 $199 single/double
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers 301 East North Water Street Chicago, IL 60611 $189 single/double
- Free In-room Internet access
- Complimentary access to fitness center
Swissotel Chicago 323 East Upper Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 New Rate !!! $179 single/double
AFP Attendees will also receive
- Free In-room Internet access (a $9.95/day savings)
- Complimentary access to fitness center
- Direct underground access to AFP shuttle stop at Hyatt Regency Chicago
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Transportation
Airport Information O'Hare International Airport, located 13 miles from downtown, is one of the largest airports in the world. For visitors needing information or directions, airport information booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal. Midway Airport is located 10 miles from downtown Chicago.
Shuttles / Taxis Both airports offer plentiful taxi service to downtown and the suburbs. Rates from range $30 - $50 from O'Hareand $28 - $32 from Midway. Rates vary based on travel time. GO Airport Express provides shared ride services to all downtown / suburban hotels and many businesses. Pair fares and group discounts are available along with customized reservation portals for your groups.
Trains from Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports The ‘L’ is the easiest way into and around town! Transit is the easiest way to get to Chicago airports; there’
;s no need to pay for parking or taxis when you ride with CTA. We provide ‘L’ (train) service directly to both O'Hare and Midway airports. Just buy a Transit Card or unlimited ride pass with cash or credit/debit cards at the station and be on your way! For more information click here.
Weighing your transportation options?
Here’
;s a quic
k chart to help you decide how to go:
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Mode |
Cost: O’Hare to downtown |
Travel time: O’Hare to downtown |
Cost: Midway to downtown |
Travel time: Midway to downtown |
| CTA trains |
$2.25 or less* |
45 min |
$2.25 or less* |
25 min |
| Taxi |
around $40 |
25-90 min |
around $25 |
15-40 min |
| Shuttle Van Services |
over $25 |
25-90 min |
over $15 |
15-40 min |
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