Hotel Accommodations
There are several hotel options in downtown Evanston, ranging in price and style. The cut-off date to reserve under our room block has passed, but there should still be rooms available at each hotel.
Hilton Orrington
1710 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
www.hotelorrington.com
Group Rate: $159/night
Reserve online
or call 800.445.8667
Request the "Lynch-Rabb Wedding Block"
Reservation Cut-Off Date: June 22, 2011
1710 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
www.hotelorrington.com
Group Rate: $159/night
Reserve online
or call 800.445.8667
Request the "Lynch-Rabb Wedding Block"
Reservation Cut-Off Date: June 22, 2011
Hilton Garden Inn Evanston
1818 Maple Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
www.ivtlive.com/ebrochure/hgi/evanston/
Group Rate: $129/night
Reserve online
or call 847.475.6400
Request the "Lynch-Rabb Wedding Block"
Reservation Cut-Off Date: June 24, 2011
1818 Maple Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
www.ivtlive.com/ebrochure/hgi/evanston/
Group Rate: $129/night
Reserve online
or call 847.475.6400
Request the "Lynch-Rabb Wedding Block"
Reservation Cut-Off Date: June 24, 2011
Best Western University Plaza
1501 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847.491.6400
Rates from $94/night
www.bwuniversityplaza.com
1501 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847.491.6400
Rates from $94/night
www.bwuniversityplaza.com
Attire
Informal/Dressy Casual. While an evening ceremony and festivities might typically call for formal or semi-formal attire, we want everyone to feel comfortable outdoors and on the July night.
Airport Information & Driving Directions to Evanston
From O'Hare International Airport:
From Arrivals Terminal follow signs "To Chicago." Exit at I-294 North (there will be a 40 cent toll way). Exit at Dempster East, continue east on Dempster approximately 15-20 minutes into Evanston. Turn left on Chicago Avenue, take Chicago to Davis Street and turn left onto Davis Street. You will be in the heart of downtown Evanston.
From Midway International Airport:
Start out going South on S Cicero Ave/IL-50 S toward W 59th St. Make a U-Turn at W 59th St. onto IL-50 N/S Cicero Ave. Merge onto I-55 N/Stevenson Expy N. Merge onto I-94 W via Exit 292A. Merge onto Dempster St. via Exit 37B. Turn Left onto Dodge Ave. Turn Right onto Church St. Turn Left onto Orrington Ave. The Hilton is on the corner of Church & Orrington with the entrance on Orrington Avenue.
From Chicago and South:
North on Lake Shore Drive to its end at Hollywood. Right onto Sheridan Road. Continue north into Evanston. (There are many turns. Watch for Sheridan Road signs). Left on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Right on Chicago; four blocks to Davis Street. Left on Davis.
From Milwaukee and North:
Take I-94 East to Dempster - EAST exit. Dempster into Evanston. Turn left on Chicago Avenue, take Chicago to Davis Street and turn left onto Davis Street.
From Arrivals Terminal follow signs "To Chicago." Exit at I-294 North (there will be a 40 cent toll way). Exit at Dempster East, continue east on Dempster approximately 15-20 minutes into Evanston. Turn left on Chicago Avenue, take Chicago to Davis Street and turn left onto Davis Street. You will be in the heart of downtown Evanston.
From Midway International Airport:
Start out going South on S Cicero Ave/IL-50 S toward W 59th St. Make a U-Turn at W 59th St. onto IL-50 N/S Cicero Ave. Merge onto I-55 N/Stevenson Expy N. Merge onto I-94 W via Exit 292A. Merge onto Dempster St. via Exit 37B. Turn Left onto Dodge Ave. Turn Right onto Church St. Turn Left onto Orrington Ave. The Hilton is on the corner of Church & Orrington with the entrance on Orrington Avenue.
From Chicago and South:
North on Lake Shore Drive to its end at Hollywood. Right onto Sheridan Road. Continue north into Evanston. (There are many turns. Watch for Sheridan Road signs). Left on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Right on Chicago; four blocks to Davis Street. Left on Davis.
From Milwaukee and North:
Take I-94 East to Dempster - EAST exit. Dempster into Evanston. Turn left on Chicago Avenue, take Chicago to Davis Street and turn left onto Davis Street.
Public Transportation
The ceremony venue is approximately two blocks south and one block west from the EL and Metra stops at Davis Street in Evanston. Our reception venue is one block east of both train stops, and all three hotels are within a few blocks as well. Please refer to the maps on the Ceremony and Reception pages on this website.
CTA:
Elevated Train (the "EL") Red line north to Howard Street. Transfer to the Purple line (same platform) to Davis Street.
METRA Commuter Railroad:
Union Pacific North Line (originates from Ogilvie Station downtown) to the Evanston Davis Street stop.
CTA:
Elevated Train (the "EL") Red line north to Howard Street. Transfer to the Purple line (same platform) to Davis Street.
METRA Commuter Railroad:
Union Pacific North Line (originates from Ogilvie Station downtown) to the Evanston Davis Street stop.