I stayed decently far away from the fest (30+ minutes) for years and never minded it - the public transportation in Chicago is reliable enough and there's always lyft/uber if you're in more of a hurry or have extra cash to spare.
I stay at HI Hostel and save a tonnnn of money, but you also have to be okay with bunk dorm style rooms for the cheapest option. Since i’m basically there to sleep and get ready for the day i think it’s perfect for me.
Last time I stayed in the "Heart of Chicago" neighborhood (near the Mexican Art Museum) and took the L...so worth it. It's easy to figure out and Ubers were so expensive that it wasn't worth the money I could've spent on merch and food.
I mean one time when I stayed there a lightbulb flickered for awhile and then stopped working, but I chock that up to the building being old as hell lol
I stayed at the Hilton which was a 10 min walk. It was absolutely amazing because some of the group would go back and others would stay in the park. I liked being close a lot.
I stayed decently far away from the fest (30+ minutes) for years and never minded it - the public transportation in Chicago is reliable enough and there's always lyft/uber if you're in more of a hurry or have extra cash to spare.
Worried the Uber/public transportation situation might be a little impossible when everyone’s leaving at the end of the night. How was the HI?
Really congress is haunted? I stayed there like 2 years ago just looks outdated tbh
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/4-famous-ghost-stories-most-haunted-hotel-illinois
def haunted
I stay at HI Hostel and save a tonnnn of money, but you also have to be okay with bunk dorm style rooms for the cheapest option. Since i’m basically there to sleep and get ready for the day i think it’s perfect for me.
We stayed at the HI hostel as well and we got the private room option with shared bathroom. I can't recommend it enough it was perfect!
Stayed there last year and sadly I only saw one poltergeist. I already signed up for 4 nights this year to get my revenge
It’s just a dump
I traditionally get an AirBnB in a neighborhood I want to hang out in while not in the festival and just take the train in.
Last time I stayed in the "Heart of Chicago" neighborhood (near the Mexican Art Museum) and took the L...so worth it. It's easy to figure out and Ubers were so expensive that it wasn't worth the money I could've spent on merch and food.
I mean one time when I stayed there a lightbulb flickered for awhile and then stopped working, but I chock that up to the building being old as hell lol
From my experience it’s def nice to be close. Having to trek on a train or bus or whatever after long & hot days sucks
I stayed at the Hilton which was a 10 min walk. It was absolutely amazing because some of the group would go back and others would stay in the park. I liked being close a lot.
Stay at the Windham downtown it's almost right across the street and not too expensive.
As a lifelong Chicagoan Here are my picks for best place to stay. In no order.
don’t stay there it was so dirty & kids were loud, drinking, & just overall a mess.