The 2025 National Gathering on Christian Initiation® will take place at the Loyola University Chicago Lake Shore Campus. Located in Rogers Park, along the shores of Lake Michigan, Loyola's Lake Shore Campus is located 7 miles north of downtown Chicago and within steps of public transportation.
Hampton Inn Chicago - North Loyola Station
1209 West Albion Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Group Rate is available on the evenings of July 29 and July 30, 2025 only. (If you wish to extend your stay, it would be best to make multiple reservations or contact the Hampton Inn directly.)
Discounted Rate: $179.00 per night.
Please note: The Hampton Inn has a limited number of rooms that cannot be increased when the capacity is reached. It is recommended that you reserve your room as early as possible. Reservations should be made by Sunday, June 29, 2025.
To reserve a room at the Hampton Inn Chicago North-Loyola Station Hotel, please call 800-426-7866 and mention "NGCI" or group code "905".
For more information about the accommodations, visit the Hampton Inn Chicago North-Loyola Station website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiyohx-hampton-chicago-north-loyola-station/.
Loyola University Chicago – Lake Shore Campus
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
Taxi service $49.47
UberX $31.32
Lyft $31.68
Estimates from https://ride.guru/
Blue Line Train: 24-hour service; cost is $2.50 one-way per person (from O'Hare a $5.00 premium fare applies); travel time to Rogers Park is 1 hour 30 minutes; take Blue line Forest Park train to the Washington stop; Walk to Red Line (through Block 37); take Red Line Howard train; exit red line train at LOYOLA station. The Hampton Inn is approximately 5 minutes via Sheridan Road to 1000 W. Loyola Ave. Fare cards or daily passes can be purchased at the station. For more information visit: https://www.transitchicago.com/howto/buying-fares/.
All prices are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Driving Directions From Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Taxi Service $64.35
UberX $41.23
Lyft $41.23
Estimates from https://ride.guru/
Orange Line Train: Hours are 5:15 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; cost is $2.50 one-way per person; travel time to Rogers Park is 1 hour 26 minutes; take Orange line Loop Train to Roosevelt; at Roosevelt take Red line Howard Train; exit train at LOYOLA STATION. The Hampton Inn is approximately a 5 minute walk on Sheridan Road to Albion Avenue. Fare cards or daily passes can be purchased at the station. For more information visit: https://www.transitchicago.com/howto/buying-fares/.
All prices are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Driving Directions From Midway Airport
630 W. Harrison St.
Travel Distance: Approximately 10.9 miles
Options for getting to and from Loyola include:
Taxi -Travel Time: 22 minutes
CTA -Travel Time: 50 minutes
Blue line from Clinton to Jackson stop; transfer to Red line Howard train and exit train at Loyola Station.
Canal & Van Buren
Travel Distance: Approximately 10.9 miles
Options for getting to and from Loyola include:
Taxi - Travel Time: 21 minutes
CTA - Travel Time: 48 minutes
Blue line stop at Canal and Van Buren to Dearborn and Jackson; Transfer to Red line Howard train; exit train at Loyola Station.
Loyola CTA Station
Travel distance to Hampton Inn: Approximately 0.2 miles
Walk Travel Time: 3 minutes
Union Station
Travel Distance: Approximately 10.3 miles
Options for getting to and from Loyola include:
Taxi - Travel Time: 21 minutes
CTA - Travel Time: 49 minutes
Ogilvie Transportation Center
Travel Distance: Approximately 10.1 miles
Options for getting to and from Loyola include:
Taxi - Travel Time: 23 minutes
CTA - Travel Time: 49 minutes
Union Railway Station
Travel Distance: Approximately 10.3 miles
Options for getting to and from Loyola include:
Taxi - Travel Time: 21 minutes
CTA - Travel Time: 49 minutes
Travel times will largely depend on traffic.
From Southeast (Northwest Indiana, Indianapolis)
Take I-65 to North of Merillville.
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Parking at Loyola University Chicago
Access Main Parking Structure at Sheridan Rd and Kenmore Ave
Parking is a flat rate of $8 (Cash or Credit at the pay station or Parking Office).
Parking Office: 773-508-7036
campustransportation@luc.edu
Visitors and Guests may park in the Main Structure or the Fordham Garage. You may pay with Cash or Credit at the pay stations or the Parking Office. The Parking Office is located on the first floor of the Main Parking Structure. Visitor garages close nightly at 2 a.m. Overnight Parking is prohibited in this garage.
Hampton Inn Chicago - North Loyola Station
Valet parking only, includes in/out privileges
$40 for 24 hours (additional fees if over 24 hours)
$20 for under 3 hours
The Morgan - Public Parking Garage
1210 W Arthur Ave (at Sheridan & Arthur Street)
Chicago, IL 60626
877-909-6199
Cash only—Also, you may check with various parking apps on your smartphone. As of January 2024, this garage was accessible on SpotHero.