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

https://www.hotelversey.com 

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