Housing and Travel

Discounted hotel rates are available for meeting attendees at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.

Travel information

Conference Hotels

Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, March 14, 2013

All major sessions and events will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, APA's headquarters hotel.

Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 East Wacker Drive

$219 (single/double occupancy)

Reserve online


You will need a credit card to hold your room reservation; it will not be charged until April.

Reservations by phone: 1-888-421-1442
Reservations by phone (international): 402-592-6464

Valet parking available for $52 per day

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

301 East North Water Street

$219 (single/double occupancy)

Reserve online


0.3 miles to Hyatt Regency Chicago

You will need to place a one-night deposit on a credit card when booking your room.

Reservations by phone: 1-800-325-3535

Valet parking available for $51 per day


To make a reservation, select a hotel, and use the link provided to book a reservation directly with the hotel.

Be sure to identify yourself as an APA attendee when booking your room to ensure you receive your discounted rate and APA receives credit for your stay.

All reservations will require a credit card guarantee.

Changes and cancellations must be made directly with your hotel.

Please check with your hotel on cancellation policies.

Shuttle service will not be available.

Group rates do not include applicable state and local taxes, currently at 16.4%.

Self-Parking

There are several self-parking garages located near the Hotel which include: Ogden Plaza, River East (North Pier) Central, Cityfront Mid-Rise and Cityfront High-Rise.

Ogden Plaza Self-Park

(connected to the Sheraton Chicago via an enclosed walkway)

Rates (subject to change) are:
Less than 1 hour$14.00
1-2 hours$17.00
2-4 hours$26.00
4-6 hours$28.00
6-12 hours$31.00
Maximum for 24 Hours$37.00

Travel Information

Ground Transportation

Transit: Public transportation on the Blue Line from O'Hare or on the Orange Line from Midway is available for $2.25. Click here for information about CTA bus and train service in and around Chicago. Find maps, schedules, service alerts, plan a trip, and more!

Shuttles: Chicago is served by two main airports: O'Hare International, 17 miles northwest of downtown, and Midway, 10 miles from downtown. Taxi service from both airports is available and ranges from $35-$40 one way. Shuttle service through Continental Air Transport is also available from the baggage claim area for $30 per person one way from O'Hare and $25 from Midway. Shuttles depart regularly.

Car Rental

Avis is offering APA attendees special rates on car rentals during the National Planning Conference. To make a reservation, call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600, or contact your local travel agent, or visit www.Avis.com.  Make sure you reference the Avis Worldwide Discount Number, #J996625, when making your reservation.

We'll Get You There

Amtrak will offer a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to Chicago from April 10 through April 20, 2013. To make a reservation, call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Make sure you reference Fare Code Number X63M-962 when making your reservation. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela service. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional for all departures seven days a week. This offer cannot be booked via the Internet.


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