Getting Here

If you are using a GPS to assist you, please be aware that you may be navigated to intermediate level Lake Street and Columbus Drive rather than our Front Door. Our Auto Lobby is located on Lake Street, just west of Columbus Drive.

If you require further assistance, please contact the Concierge Desk at 312-565-6651.

Nearby Airports

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – 18 miles northwest

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – 12 miles southwest

Driving Directions

From Chicago International O’Hare Airport (I-90/94):

• Take I-90/94.
• Follow signs to Chicago.
• Exit at Ohio Street (Exit number 50B) and proceed three blocks to LaSalle Street.
• Turn right on LaSalle Street and proceed five blocks to Wacker Drive.
• Turn left on Wacker Drive and proceed ¾ mile to Columbus Drive (second light after Michigan Avenue).
• Turn right on Columbus Drive after 1 1⁄4 blocks.
• The Fairmont Chicago will be on your right, immediately after South Water Street.

From Midway Airport (I-55):

• From Midway Airport follows signs to Cicero Avenue (Northbound).
• Proceed on Cicero Avenue for two miles to I-55 North.
• From I-55 North, follow the signs to Lake Shore Drive North.
• From Lake Shore Drive North, drive one mile past Museum Campus, staying to the right.
• Exit onto Randolph Street/Wacker Drive.
• Upon crossing Randolph Street, stay to the left following the signs to Wacker Drive.
• Once on Wacker Drive, immediately merge right driving up ramp to the upper level.
• Turn left on Columbus Drive (first stoplight) after 1¼ blocks.
• The Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park will be on your right (immediately after South Water Street).

From Lake Shore Drive – Southbound (Route 41):

•  Using the Grand/Illinois/Navy Pier/Wacker Drive, exit and continue on the exit ramp.
• Upon crossing Illinois Street, stay to the right for the Wacker Drive exit.
• Once on Wacker Drive, immediately merge right driving up ramp to the upper level.
• Turn left on Columbus Drive (first stoplight) after 1¼ blocks.
• The Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park will be on your right (immediately after South Water Street).

From Interstate 290/Interstate 88:

• I -88 to I-290 East to Congress Parkway merge.
• Remain on Congress Parkway six blocks to State Street.
• Turn left on State Street. Proceed on State Street one mile to Wacker Drive.
• Make a soft right turn on Wacker Drive.
• Drive four blocks to Columbus Drive (second stoplight after Michigan Avenue).
• Turn right on Columbus Drive after 1¼ blocks.
• The Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park will be on your right (immediately after South Water Street).

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Directions

For Pink/Green/Brown/Orange/Purple Lines:

• Exit at State/Lake station onto Lake street.
• Walk east on Lake street until you come to a “T” at Stetson Drive.
• Walk up the stairs and continue toward Columbus Drive.
• The Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park will be on your immediate left.

For Blue Line:

• Exit at Clark/Lake station onto Lake Street.
• Walk east on Lake street until you come to a “T” at Stetson Drive.
• Walk up the stairs and continue toward Columbus Drive.
• The Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park will be on your immediate left.