Where to Stay
There is no shortage of lodging options around Chicago. The Urban Birding Festival has secured two official festival options for lodging to accommodate varying budgets.
Festival Hotels
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.
The Getaway Hostel
616 W Arlington Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
773-929-5380
The Getaway Hostel is just 0.6 miles from the festival headquarters, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and is easily accessible via public transportation. Despite the name there are private rooms with private bathrooms available.
The Getaway Hostel set up a special rate using the code “BIRDING” for The Urban Birding Festival with 25% off for all room types (except the Deluxe Suite). Make sure to use the code BIRDING on the direct website when you search for rooms to get the discount. Click here for the website
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