Hotel & Travel Information
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CONFERENCE HOTEL
The rate and room type can sell out prior to the deadline. Book your room early to secure the lowest rate.
Chicago will be busy when we visit in February. Book now to secure your room in the conference block!
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
2233 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
Special ASTA Hotel Room Block Rates
- Single/Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy Room: $189.00/night
The discounted room block deadline is February 1, 2027, or when the block fills, whichever comes first.
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Special ASTA Hotel Room Block Rates
- Single/Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy Room: $218.00/night
The discounted room block deadline is February 2, 2027 at 1:00 PM CT, or when the block fills, whichever comes first.
LIMITED OFFER!
Stay in the Conference Hotel and SAVE on Conference Registration!
Chicago will be busy when we visit in February. Our preferred hotel is the most convenient option, so it is crucial to secure your hotel room now! Here’s an exciting opportunity to save some cash: The first 125 ASTA member attendees who provide ASTA with their hotel confirmation number will enjoy a $40 discount on conference registration.
Register early and save!
Hotel Discount Form
PLEASE NOTE that ASTA does NOT use a third-party housing service.
ASTA has partnered with the hotel above to provide hotel rooms for the conference, and room reservations should be made directly through the hotel's website or by phone. ASTA does not use a third-party housing service. If you are contacted by any company offering hotel reservations for the ASTA National Conference, please note they are NOT affiliated with ASTA nor acting on behalf of ASTA. ASTA cannot guarantee the authenticity of any reservations made with third-party companies, and we advise you to contact the listed hotels directly for hotel reservations and information. ASTA cannot be held liable for any charges or reservations made with any third-party companies. Please be aware if you are approached by other companies advertising discount hotel and travel, ASTA advises you to only make room reservations via the online link or phone number provided.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago, IL 60666
If using CTA - 'L' Trains
- From Terminal 5, ride the AIRPORT TRANSIT SYSTEM (ATS) to Terminals 2 or 3
- From Terminals 1, 2, or 3, follow signs that read CTA TRAINS or TRAINS TO CITY through the airport, going through pedestrian tunnels in the Basement Level to the CTA station
- Take the BLUE line from ORD
- Get off at CLARK/LAKE
- Transfer to the GREEN line headed SOUTH
- Get off at CERMAK-MCCORMICK PLACE
- Walk two blocks west on CERMACK RD, which turns into KING DR as the road curves
or
- Take the BLUE line from ORD
- Get off at JACKSON
- Transfer to the RED line headed SOUTH via underground pedestrian tunnel
- Get off at CERMAK-CHINATOWN
- Walk two blocks west on CERMACK RD, which turns into KING DR as the road curves
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
If using CTA - 'L' Trains
- Follow signs that read CTA TRAINS or TRAINS TO CITY through the airport to the CTA station
- Take the ORANGE from MDW
- Get off at ROOSEVELT
- Transfer to the GREEN line headed SOUTH
- Get off at CERMAK-MCCORMICK PLACE
- Walk two blocks west on CERMACK RD, which turns into KING DR as the road curves
Conference Center
McCormick Place Lakeside Center (East Building)
2301 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
- Parking & Transportation (At McCormick Place)
Lot C is the closest parking lot to Lakeside Center (East Building)
Fort Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
- Parking & Transportation (At Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago)
- Parking & Transportation (At Marriott Marquis Chicago)
- Things to Do
Airline Discounts
UNITED AIRLINES
United Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for American String Teachers Association
Please click here to book your flights.
MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings℠
discount code.
You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays)
at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit
united.com/meetingtravel and enter the code: ZT26729127
Booking fees are waived for United Meetings reservations.
International customers may contact their local United® Reservation Desk.