520 S. Michigan Avenue, ChicagoAcross from Grant Park
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Congress Plaza Hotel
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The Congress Plaza Hotel's three buildings on Michigan Avenue under the red CONGRESS HOTEL sign, across from Grant Park

Hotel Parking in Downtown Chicago

Parking & Directions

Where to park, how to reserve a spot, and the easiest routes to our Michigan Avenue door.

Parking

Where to Park

Parking near the hotel is run by independent operators, not by the hotel, and they set their own rates. Here are the two easiest options.

PARK 1 Garage

Self-parking for $62.00 per day, with no in-and-out privileges. Rates are set by the garage and may change.

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Driving Here

Directions to the Congress Plaza Hotel

Construction and road conditions can change in the Windy City in the blink of an eye, and downtown’s one-way streets and limited unloading areas make these the most efficient routes to our door. Before you set out, call us at (312) 427-3800 for the latest directions.

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From the South

I-90/94

Dan Ryan Expressway

  1. Exit at Congress Parkway downtown
  2. Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue
  3. Turn right on Michigan Avenue
  4. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the corner

From the North

I-90/94

Kennedy Expressway

  1. Follow to Congress Parkway East
  2. Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue
  3. Turn right on Michigan Avenue
  4. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the corner

From the West

I-290

Eisenhower Expressway

  1. Follow Congress Parkway East to Michigan Avenue
  2. Turn right on Michigan Avenue
  3. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the corner

Driving South

Route 41

Lake Shore Drive

  1. Stay in the right lane and exit at Randolph onto Michigan Avenue
  2. Turn left on Michigan Avenue and keep straight seven blocks to the corner of Congress Parkway and Michigan Avenue
  3. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the southwest corner

Driving North

Route 41

Lake Shore Drive

  1. Stay in the left lane and exit at Balbo onto State Street
  2. Turn right on State Street and keep straight to the corner of Congress Parkway and State Street
  3. Turn right onto Congress Parkway and drive two blocks to Michigan Avenue
  4. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the southwest corner

Driving East

I-55

Stevenson Expressway

  1. Stay on the Stevenson to Lake Shore Drive
  2. Exit at Balbo onto State Street
  3. Turn right on State Street and keep straight to the corner of Congress Parkway and State Street
  4. Turn right onto Congress Parkway and drive two blocks to Michigan Avenue
  5. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the southwest corner

Good to Know

Parking Questions

Does the Congress Plaza Hotel have parking?

Yes. Self-parking is available at the PARK 1 garage for $62.00 per day, with no in-and-out privileges. The garage is run by an independent operator, not the hotel, and sets its own rates.

Can I reserve parking before I arrive?

Yes. SpotHero lets you compare and reserve parking at garages near the hotel ahead of time.

Are there in-and-out privileges?

Not at the PARK 1 garage: parking there is for the day, with no in-and-out privileges. Some garages on SpotHero may offer other terms.

Where is the hotel?

At 520 South Michigan Avenue, on the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway in downtown Chicago, across from Grant Park.

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