Where to Stay
There is no shortage of lodging options around Chicago. The Urban Birding Festival has secured once official festival option for lodging.
Festival Hotel
The Drake
140 E Walton Pl
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-2200
The Drake is just 2 miles directly south from the festival headquarters, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and is easily accessible via public transportation or driving along DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Rates start at $245/night, and the deadline to book is August 15, 2025. To reserve your room book online HERE.
Other Options
The Willows Hotel - 555 West Surf, Lakeview, Chicago, IL 60657
https://www.willowshotelchicago.com
Distance to the museum: 0.9 miles
8 minute ride to the museum on the #76 CTA Bus line
The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park, 2616 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
https://www.theneighborhoodhotel.com
Distance to the museum: 0.7 miles
Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham Chicago, 644 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Distance to the museum: 0.9 miles
7 minute ride to the museum on the #76 CTA Bus line
Hotel Lincoln - JDV by Hyatt, 1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/jdv-hotel-lincoln/chijl?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_chijl
Distance to the museum: 0.9 miles
9 minute ride close to the museum on the #151 & #156 CTA Bus lines