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Click here for interactive directions from Google Maps. Hotel Cass, a Holiday Inn Express 640 North Wabash Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: (312) 787-4030
Fax: (312) 787-8544 Toll Free: (800) 799-4030 -- Reservations.
Parking Information Overnight
parking is available next to the hotel on 10 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611 Self-Park Rate: $32 with no in and out privileges Valet
Parking Rate: $42 with in and out privileges. In Downtown Chicago, take interstate 90/94 to Ohio Street exit. Ohio Street is a one way street heading East. Proceed to Orleans Street and take a left, heading North, two blocks to Erie. Make a right on Erie heading East seven blocks until you get to Wabash. Make a right on Wabash and we are on the right hand side. From O'Hare
Airport Approximately 18 miles to hotel. Driving: Exit the
airport Via I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) East. Follow the signs to Chicago. Take the express lanes if available. Exit at Ohio Street, a one way street heading East. Make a left onto Orleans Street and head North two blocks to Erie Street. Make a right in Erie Street heading East seven blocks to Wabash. Make a left on Wabash Street and we are on your right hand side of the street. Note about subway. If you have alot of baggage, traveling with children, or traveling at night, you should consider other means of transportation. Try a private bus or a
taxi. At the baggage claim, follow the signs to the Blue Line train. Take any train. Exit at Jackson and
transfer to the Red Line heading towards Howard. Take Red Line train to Grand and State. Exit station and walk two blocks North on State Street to Ontario Street. Make a right on Ontario Street and go one block to Wabash Avenue. Make a left on Wabash Avenue and we are on your left hand side. By Private Bus: Continental Air Transport, a Private bus Company is found in the baggage claim area of O'Hare
Airport. They will provide a van which will drop you off at the Hotel. The cost is about $20.00 per person. For more information please contact Continental Air Transport directly at 800-284-3826. By
Taxi: The cost is approximately from $40 to $45 dollars one way. The cost may increase during peak travel times or when roads are congested. From Midway
Airport Approximately 13 miles to hotel. Driving: Exit the
airport terminal and proceed left (North) on Cicero (IL-50) about one mile to I-55 North (The Stevenson) for about five miles. Merge onto I-90/94 West about four miles than exit onto Ohio Street, exit number 50B, a one way street heading East. Turn left onto Orleans Street heading North two blocks to Erie Street. Make a right on Erie and head seven blocks East to Wabash. Make a right on Wabash and we are on the right hand side. Note about the subway. If you have alot of baggage, traveling with children or traveling at night, you should consider other means of transportation. Try a private bus or
taxi. At the baggage claim area, take the subway train (Orange Line) to Roosevelt and
transfer to the Red Line train heading northbound. Exit the train at the Chicago stop. From the Chicago and State stop, take the #36 bus south to Ontario and State. Exit bus and walk.1 mile to 640 N. Wabash Ave. By Private Bus: Continental Air Transport, a Private bus Company is found in the baggage claim area of Midway
Airport. They will provide a van which will drop you off at the Hotel. The cost is about $20.00 per person. For more information please contact Continental Air Transport directly at 800-284-3826. By
Taxi: The cost is approximately from $30 to $35 dollars and takes about 30 minutes.The cost may increase during peak travel times or when roads are congested. The Amtrak trains arrive and depart Union Station at 210 South Canal Street, about 13 blocks South and 9 blocks West of Hotel Cass. By Bus: Take the #151 Michigan Avenue bus on Canal Street. Get off bus at Michigan Avenue and Ontario Street. Cross Michigan Avenue heading West 2 blocks to Wabash Avenue. Turn right and we are on the left hand side. By
Taxi: Costs about $9.00 dollars and takes about 10 minutes. Arriving by Greyhound. The Greyhound Station is located at 630 West Harrison Street. By Bus: Take the #60 Blue Island East to Michigan Avenue. Exit bus at Michigan Ave. and take the #3 King Drive bus North to Michigan Ave. and Erie Street. Exit bus and cross Michigan Ave. and walk 2 blocks West to Erie and Wabash. Ahead is Hotel Cass. By
Taxi: Costs about $10.00 dollars and takes 15 minutes. Transportation Options. Public Transportation (Bus and Trains)
www.transitchicago.com. Cab Companies Average cost from O'Hare
Airport to hotel: $40 - $45 depending on traffic Average cost from Midway
Airport to hotel: $30 - $35 depending on traffic. Chicago Carriage Cab Co. 866-440-
TAXI (8294) 312-326-CAB1 (2221). Flash Cab 773-561-1444. Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Limousine and Shuttle Service. 888-2THEVAN (284-3826). 800-774-8383 800-418-9655 773-444-0874. Nightstar Chicago Limousine Service. Ponterelli Companies. Chicago Trolley Company 312-663-0260. Chicago Trolley Double Decker
Complimentary Wired and
Wireless Internet throughout Building. Complimentary Full Fresh Start®
Breakfast which includes bacon, sausage, biscuits gravy, alternate days of scrambled eggs or cheese omelets, and our Signature Cinnamon Rolls.
24 Hour Complimentary
Coffee,
Tea, and Juices in Lobby and
guest rooms. Complimentary
Newspaper offered in lobby every morning. Valet
Parking $42 with in out privileges. $10 Daily Passes to Crunch
Fitness Center.
Guest Room Amenities: Firm and soft
pillows. Shampoo/Conditioner, lotion, hand body soap.
Iron and
Ironing Board. Valet
Laundry (same day service available).
Radio with
alarm and MP3 Compatibility. Guest controlled thermostats. In
Room Safe (compatible to store standard sized notebooks)
The Hotel Cass offers a complimentary Full Fresh Start
Breakfast, consisting of standard continental choices, as well as bacon, sausage, biscuits gravy, alternating days of scrambled eggs or cheese omelet, and our Signature Cinnamon Rolls. Available daily from 6:30am to 9:30am Monday through Friday and 7:00am to 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday and is also ideally located within walking distance to Downtown Chicago's Best dining and Nightlife. Within a 6 block radius, you'll be able to experience Chicago's famous pizza, the best steakhouses, and a wide variety of great ethnic
restaurants. CHICAGO'S FAMOUS PIZZA. 29 E Ohio St 312-321-1000. ** 730 N Rush St 312-951-0747. Ginos East of Chicago. 633 N Wells St 312-943-1124. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria. ** 439 N Wells 312-828-9800. CHICAGO'S FINEST STEAKHOUSES. Sullivan's Steakhouse. 415 N Dearborn St 312-527-3510. Lawrys The Prime Rib. 100 E Ontario St 312-787-5000. 60 W Ontario St 312-787-7100. 318 N State St 312-670-9900. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. ** 431 N Dearborn St 312-321-2725. 33 West Kinzie St 312-828-0966. Mortons, The Steakhouse. ** 1050 N State St 312-266-4820. Gibsons Steakhouse and
Bar. ** 1028 N Rush St 312-266-8999. 663 N State St 312-202-1904. Jake Melnick's Corner. 41 E Superior St 312-266-0400. 1 W Grand Ave 312-755-9339. 600 N Michigan at Ontario 312-276-2500. 535 N Michigan Ave 312-644-3524. 63 W Ontario St 312-943-2252. Portillo's Hot Dogs Inc. 100 W Ontario St 312-587-8910. Carson's Ribs Steaks Downtown. 612 N Wells St 312-280-9200. Ed Debevic's Short Order Deluxe. 640 N Wells St 312-664-1707. ** 875 Michigan Ave 312-337-1101. 329 N Dearborn St 312-923-2000. Weber
Grill Restaurant. 539 N State St 312-467-9696. 318 N State St 312-467-0943. ** 339 N Dearborn St 312-755-9463. 1031 N Rush St 312-664-9600. ** 868 N Franklin St 312-482-9179. ** 615 W Randolph St 312-377-2002. ** 816 W Armitage Ave 773-248-6228. 1466 N Ashland Ave 773-252-1466. ** 2039 W North Ave 773-395-7100. 626 N State St 312-698-5000. 620 N State St 312-642-8450. 720 N Rush St 312-266-6444. 521 N Rush St 312-396-0001. Maggianos Little Italy. ** 516 N Clark St (on Grand) 312-644-7700. ** 980 N Michigan Ave 312-280-2750. 1043 Rush St 312-988-7676. Francesca's on Taylor. ** 1400 W Taylor St 312-829-2828. Big Bowl Asian
Kitchen. 60 E Ohio St 312-951-1888. 530 N Wabash Ave 312-828-9977. 52 W Illinois St Chicago, IL 60610 312-222-1888. 0.78 miles Golden Budha Inc 312 W Randolph 312-609-0000. 832 W Randolph St 312-455-1400. 2.72 miles Ken-Kee
Restaurant 2129-A S China 312-326-2088. 2147-B S China Place 312-808-1628. 2159 S China Place 312-328-0001. 2.76 miles Three Happiness #3 2130 S Wentworth Ave 312-791-1228. 2.76 miles Phoenix
Restaurant 2131 S Archer 312-328-0848. 2.88 miles 211 W 22nd Place 312-791-0788. 2.90 miles Won Kow
Restaurant 2237 S Wentworth 312-842-7600. 3.07 miles Lobster King 2217 S Wentoworth Ave 312-326-9898. 2407 S Wentworth 312-225-0880. 50 E Grand Ave 312-670-6750. 0.18 miles UMI 710 Rush St 312-787-8998. Kamehachi on Ontario. 240 E Ontario St 312-587-0600. 504 N Wells St 312-595-2300. ** 600 W Chicago Ave 312-822-9600. 842 W Randolph 312-563-1224. 820 W Randolph 312-733-8880. 1.34 miles Tamarind 614 S Wabash Ave (Harrison St) 312-379-0970. 11 E Illinois St (State St) 312-670-0100. 6 W Hubbard St 312-644-8664. California Pizza
Kitchen. 52 E Ohio St 312-787-6075. 609 N Dearborn St 312-573-0011. 605 N Clark St 312-787-1501. Original Pancake House. ** 22 E Bellevue PL 312-642-7917. ** 676 N Saint Clair St 312-202-0001. 110 E Pearson St 312-266-3110. ** 159 W Erie St 312-787-9000. Signature
Room at the 95th Floor. 875 N Michigan Ave 312-787-9596. ** 59 W Hubbard St 312-595-0800. 937 N Rush 312-255-0088. 700 E Grand Ave 312-644-7482. ** 619 W Randolph St 312-715-0708. ** 440 S LaSalle St 312-663-8920. ** 1723 N Halsted St 312-867-0110. ** 2300 N Lincoln Park W 773-348-8886. ** 2610 N Cannon Dr 773-747-5845. Joes Seafood Prime Steak Stone Crab. 60 E Grand Ave 312-379-5637. 39 E Chicago Ave 312-440-8660. 21 E Hubbard St 312-527-2722. Hugo's Frog
Bar Fish House. ** 21 E Hubbard St 312-527-2722. 35 W Wacker Dr 312-346-3500. 51 S Clark St 312-621-0200. 130 S Halsted 312-226-4666 888-558-2637. 200 S Halsted 312-782-9855. 212 S Halsted St 312-655-0000. 314 S Halsted 312-726-2407. 340 S Halsted St 312-263-9700. 800 W Adams St 312-829-8820. 42 E Superior St 312-867-1492. ** 739 N LaSalle St 312-573-1510. ** 445 N Clark St 312-661-1434. 247 E Ontario St #2 312-280-4910. 0.22 miles India House 59 W Grand Ave (bet Clark Dearborn Sts) 312-645-9500. 0.23 miles Gaylord Fine Indian
cuisine 678 N Clark St 312-664-1700. 0.33 miles Vemilion 10 W Hubbard St (bet Dearborn State Sts) 312-527-4060. 414 N Orleans St (Hubbard St) 312-527-3999. ** 600 N Michigan Ave Rear 2 312-280-7774. 400 N State St 312-467-1600. 500 N Clark St (Illinois St) 312-321-6242. 531 N Wells St (Grand Ave) 312-670-4338. 545 N Dearborn 312-595-9000. ** 661 N La Salle Dr 312-932-9330. 738 N Wells St (Superior St) 312-587-1050. 432 W Ontario St 312-664-4500. 11 E Hubbard St 312-642-6805. ** Zagat Surveys 2006/07 Most Popular Chicago
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