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Travel
Planning your trip to Good News Chicago? We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about travel, transportation, what to bring, and how to make the most of your time in the city.
Parking
🅿️ On-Site Lots & Garage
The venue offers two lit, manned, fenced lots across the street, plus an adjacent parking garage.
Airports & Transportation
✈️ O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
10000 W O'Hare Ave
Chicago, IL 60666
17 miles NW
✈️ Midway International Airport (MDW)
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
10 miles SW
Both airports are accessible by rideshare, rental car, or CTA (Chicago Transit Authority).
Getting Around: Public Transit
Chicago has one of the best public transit systems in the U.S., making it easy to get to Credit Union 1 Arena and around the city.
🚇 CTA Station: UIC-Halsted (Blue Line)
Please Note: The Racine train station is CLOSED. Use UIC-Halsted instead.
The UIC-Halsted on the CTA Blue Line is just a 10-minute walk from Credit Union 1 Arena — making public transit one of the easiest ways to get to the event.
🚇 Connects directly to O’Hare Airport and downtown Chicago
🕐 Trains run 24 hours a day
💳 Fare: $5 from O’Hare · $2.50 from all other stations
✅ Pay with a contactless card, Apple Pay, or the Ventra app
💡 If you're staying downtown or flying into O’Hare, the Blue Line drops you just a few blocks from the arena at UIC-Halsted.
🚍 CTA Buses
Several bus routes run along Harrison, Halsted, and Racine, right near the venue. Buses are safe, reliable, and run frequently — especially during daytime and evening hours.
💡 Pro Tip: Download the free Ventra App to plan routes, buy tickets, and track arrivals in real time.
Accomodations
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC
710 S Seeley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (464) 768-0200
1 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
The Buckingham
Hotel
425 S Financial PL.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 663-8910
2.4 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown River North
600 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 943-3800
2.7 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
20% off our best available rate
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
1 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 558-1020
2.7 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop
59 E 11th St.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 753-3100
3 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
17 E Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 726-7500
3 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District
22 W Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 332-5052
3.0 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
198 E Delaware PL.
Chicago, IL 606
Phone: (312) 664-1100
3 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
20% off our best available rate
Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park
1551 W North Ave Ashland
Chicago, IL 6062
Phone: (773) 384-8280
3 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile
162 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 787-3580
3.4 miles from Credit Union 1 Arena
25% off our best available rate
Corporate Code: NBOR
Credit Union 1 Arena
525 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
Are you a ministry leader?
Let's stand together to see Chicago Shaken by the power of God!
Join us Tuesday, July 1 at 12:30 PM for a special Pastors & Leaders Meeting as we unite to prepare for Good News Chicago.
📍 Liberty Temple Church of God in Christ
🎟 Free to attend — RSVP now, space is limited!