HI Chicago Hostel
HI - Chicago
24 East Congress Parkway
60605 Chicago
USA
Tel.
1 312 360 0300
Fax.
1 312 360 0313
Customer Rating
| 89% | ||
| 89% | ||
| 87% | ||
| 86% | ||
| 92% | ||
| 96% | ||
| 87% | ||
The hostel is located in heart of downtown Chicago and easy to get to from airports, bus, train and car. One of the world's best hostels in an amazing and beautiful city! Our neighbourhood is a vibrant college student area near the lake and next to the commercial center of Chicago. HI-Chicago is safe, clean, comfortable, and our friendly staff will help you to explore the city and neighbourhoods. You will be within walking distance of Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Sears Tower, the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium. Activities at the Chicago hostel include free walking tours and free excursions throughout the city with local volunteers. HI-Chicago is great for groups and individuals. Capacity for 500 guests. Facilities include a big self-service kitchen, library, internet access, laundry and two cafes.
CANCELLATION: The hostel requires a 24 hour notice to cancel a reservation. Otherwise, a fee of 1 night stay will be charged to the credit card.
CANCELLATION: The hostel requires a 24 hour notice to cancel a reservation. Otherwise, a fee of 1 night stay will be charged to the credit card.
Hostel bed capacity
| Total beds: | 250 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 hrs |
| Opening times (over the year): | All Year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Greyhound Bus Terminal: Bus # 7, $2.25. Walk north on Jefferson, three blocks to Jackson. Board the bus on the south side of Jackson, heading east. Take the bus to the terminal at Congress Plaza. Walk two blocks west on Congress Parkway to Wabash. |
| Metro: | Brown, Purple, Orange line trains: Library (State/Van Buren).Walk 1 blk S on State and 1 blk E on Congress. Red line train: Jackson/State. Walk 1.5 blks S on State to Congress, 1 blk E. Green line train: Adams/Wabash. Walk 3 blks S on Wabash to Congress. Blue line train: LaSalle. Walk 3 blks E on Congress. |
| Parking: | 10m Adjacent to Hostel - additional fee |
| Location: | Downtown in South Loop area 24 E. Congress Pkwy, corner of Congress and Wabash. 1 block east of State Street, and the Harold Washington Chicago Public Library on Congress. 1 block west of Michigan Avenue on Congress Pkwy. |
| Rail: | Amtrak/Union Station. Bus #126, $2.25. Board bus on south side of Union Station on Jackson at Canal Street. Bus follows Jackson to Michigan. Get off at Congress and Michigan. Walk one block west to hostel on corner of Congress Pkwy and Wabash. |
| Airport: | O'Hare Int'l (ORD): 18 miles from hostel, CTA Blue line train $2.25, exit LaSalle. Walk 3 blocks East on Congress Pkwy. Midway (MDW): 11 miles from hostel, CTA Orange line train $2.25, exit Library. Follow State St south one block, left at Congress Pkwy, one block east to Wabash. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Chicago |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Air conditioning |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Green Hostel |
Customer Reviews HI - Chicago
| 09 May 2012 Coral, Canada | 100% | |
| A great place to stay | ||
| 04 May 2012 Matthew, New Zealand | 97% | |
| Get better wi fi | ||
| 03 May 2012 Teressa, New Zealand | 90% | |
| Hostel was in the middle of a construction zone - road works etc beyond their control. This meant that week nights, when road men were working, were extremely noisy. Really bad. All else was great. Small dormitory style rooms meant that everyone had a secure, semi private situation even in shared space rooms. We felt safe and secure. | ||
| 30 Apr 2012 Marie-Louise, USA | 100% | |
| The Hostel in Chicago is exceptional. I love the location - just around the corner from the beautiful public library named for Harold Washington. | ||
| 27 Apr 2012 Sandrine, USA | 93% | |
| I was in level 3, just above the lounge and right on Congress Parkway with heavy traffic, so it was very noisy. | ||
| 27 Apr 2012 James, USA | 97% | |
| The bus connection #175
Works great to plane and train and bus | ||
| 20 Apr 2012 Hyang Gi, USA | 100% | |
| I had a great time because I used this hostel. Thanks for everythig. | ||
| 18 Apr 2012 Soledad, Uruguay | 100% | |
| Excelente hostel!!!! super limpio y tranquilo sin dudas vuelvo...nada negativo para decir! | ||
| 15 Apr 2012 Aaron, Singapore | 77% | |
| Internet connection was slow and disconnected frequently | ||
| 14 Apr 2012 Carissa, USA | 100% | |
| You rock Chicago! | ||
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