Hotel and Travel Information
Conference Hotels
Before You Book
Help keep conference costs low by booking a guest room at one of the hotels listed below. HLC pays a penalty if rooms in the pre-negotiated room blocks are not filled, and these penalties could result in higher registration fees for future conferences.
Please note: Some conference hotels will require a deposit, equal to one night’s room and tax, to be paid at the time of booking for each sleeping room secured. Refund and cancellation policies vary per hotel and are detailed below.
Room rates indicated below are based on single/double occupancy and do not include taxes. Additional occupants may incur additional fees. Rates also include complimentary wireless internet, access to the fitness center, and specified parking discounts.
| Hotel | Rate | Additional Information | Reservations |
 Hyatt Regency Chicago (Conference Headquarters) 151 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 |
$198 |
50% discount on self-parking Cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax. |
A credit card is required at the time of booking to secure guest rooms. Deadline: March 9, 2022 |
 Swissotel Chicago 323 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 |
$199 |
15% discount on valet parking Cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 72 hours prior to arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax. |
A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax, is due at the time of booking for each sleeping room secured. Deadline: March 9, 2022 |
Please note: As a reminder, HLC has not contracted with any housing company for the 2022 Annual Conference. Any hotel reseller who contacts an attendee or organization offering housing for the conference is not endorsed or affiliated with HLC. Please use only the links above and in your confirmation email to secure sleeping rooms and take advantage of the discounted rates.
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Ground Transportation
From Chicago Airports
Chicago is served by two airports: O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. O'Hare is 17 miles northwest and Midway is 10 miles southwest of downtown, where the conference is held.
Taxi Cabs
Loading zones for Rideshare services are at the following locations:
- Terminal 2 – waiting area Upper Level between Door 2A and Door 2D
Black Zone A – Outside North of vestibule 2A Blue Zone B – Outside vestibule 2A Orange Zone C – Outside vestibule 2B Green Zone D – Outside vestibule 2D Passengers should wait in the specific colored zones until their driver arrives to the same colored zone before proceeding to the designated pick-up location. A waiting area inside is available between vestibules 2A and 2D.
Terminal 5 – waiting area Lower Level Door 5B - Uber Black and Uber Taxi will pick up on the Lower Level.
Chicago Transit Authority
Rapid transit trains operate between the airports and downtown Chicago for $5 from O'Hare and $2.25 from Midway. CTA terminals are located inside both airports, approximately five to ten minutes from the baggage claim areas. To get to the Hyatt from O'Hare, take the Blue Line to the Clark/Lake stop; from Midway, take the Orange Line to the State/Lake stop. The Hyatt is approximately a half-mile walk from either station. Visit the CTA website for directions to the alternate hotels.
Driving and Parking
The Hyatt Regency Chicago provides maps and directions for those driving to the Conference.
Conference attendees are eligible for a 50 percent discount on parking at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Hyatt guests: The discounted rates should appear per day on your hotel bill. You do not need a discount sticker. Please check with the hotel registration desk if the rate is not properly reflected on your bill. Once you have paid for parking, you will have in and out privileges throughout the duration of your stay.
Non-Hyatt guests: To receive the reduced rate, you will need to obtain a discount sticker to attach to your parking ticket for each day that you park. Pick up discount tickets at the Registration Desk located in the East Tower of the Hyatt.
Important note for non-Hyatt guests: Do not pay for your parking upon arrival. You will not be able to use the discount ticket if you have prepaid for your parking.
Parking discounts are also available to attendees staying at alternate hotels.
