AAAL 2026 Hotel & Travel Information

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Conference Host Hotel 

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Overflow Accomodations

If you are unable to book a room at the host hotel for our event (Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Chicago), AAAL has contracted an additional block of rooms at a nearby hotel. Please note that conference transportation will not be provided and guests should plan in advance to accommodate for added transportation and commute times.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
511 North Columbus Dr, , Chicago, IL 60611
Main Hotel Number: 1-312-836-5900
AAAL 2026 Room Rates: Starting from $179 + tax & fees
CLICK HERE TO BOOK WITH THE AAAL RATES
CUT OFF DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 11:59PM CDT

Hotel Polices:

• Tax Policy: Room Rate shown does not include 17.4% Room Tax (subject to change). Total room charges will include all room fees and taxes.
• Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your reservation for no charge with a 72-hour notice before arrival date.
  Parking: Self parking is available for $65 per vehicle per night.

Air & Rail Travel Information

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

• Distance from Hotel: 18.0 Miles 
• Phone Number: +1 800-832-6353
• Suggested Travel Route to/from Hotel (subject to change):
  • Train Ticket $5.00

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Chicago Midway International Airport 

• Distance from Hotel: 12.0 Miles
• Phone Number: +1 773-838-0600
• Suggested Travel Route to/from Hotel (subject to change):
  • Train Ticket $5.00

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Other Transportation 

Bus Station:

Union Station

Subway Station:

Chicago Transit Authority Red Line 

Train Station:

Please see below information for special rates negotiated through AAAL for Air and Rail Travel. 

	Delta Airlines - Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code  NY48J *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation  800 number.
	United Airlines -  To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZR87539824 MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday - Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.

AAAL 2026 Conference Restaurant Suggestions 

Restaurants for coffee, lunch, and diner close to Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel (conference hotel)

See the places below in this map here: AAAL conference restaurants

Coffee

●    The Drunken Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
400 East South Water Street, Chicago, IL 60601

●    Illy NBC Tower
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

●    Dunkin
303 E Wacker Dr Suite C-09, Chicago, IL 60601

The area with many restaurants close to the conference hotel is called River North (12-25 min walk). Here are some suggestions, but it is greatly recommended to explore:

●    Ramen-San
https://www.ramensan.com/
59 W Hubbard St #2, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Frontera Grill
https://www.fronteragrill.com/
445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Sunda
https://www.sundanewasian.com/river-north
110 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Avec River North
https://www.avecrestaurant.com/
141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Xoco
https://xocochicago.com/
 65 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Planta Queen (vegan)
https://www.plantarestaurants.com/location/planta-chicago/
413 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Matilda
https://matildachicago.com/
535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Crying Tiger
https://cryingtiger.com/
51 W. Hubbard St

●    Zarella Pizzeria and Taverna
https://www.zarellachicago.com/
531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Doma Cafe
https://www.domachicago.com/
946 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610

●    Tzuco 
https://www.tzuco.com/
720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Other options (restaurant-bar) in the conference hotel area:

●    Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub
400 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611

●    The Northman Beer & Cider Garden on the Riverwalk
233 East Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

●    Monarch & Lion, A British Restaurant
302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611

●    Red Star Bar
255 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

●    D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
Entrance on, 345 East Ohio Street, E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

●    Theory
9 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

●    Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago
19 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 6061

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