Chicago, Northwestern University Hotel Location

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Explore Chicago’s North Shore. The Best Western University Plaza is located in Evanston, Illinois along Chicago's affluent North Shore, just blocks away from Lake Michigan and Northwestern University.

Conveniently 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and the airport, Evanston is an idyllic destination for anyone traveling into the Chicago area.

A Northwestern University Hotel. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Northwestern University's historic, ivy-lined campus and visit a neighborhood café. Browse the numerous shops and art galleries in downtown Evanston, walking distance from our hotel.

Experience Evanston. Escape to Evanston's beautiful parks, five beaches, docks and lakefronts that line magnificent Lake Michigan just blocks away. Indulge in the North Shore’s wonderful restaurants, pubs, theaters, and playhouses that spice up your visit. Take a bit out of a slice of Chicago deep-dish pizza.

Chicago Culture. The vibrant city of Chicago - 15 miles away - awes with its metro flair, unique architecture, world-class shopping, diverse culture and incredible museums and sports arenas. Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Sears Tower, John Hancock Center, Water Tower, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Field Museum of Natural History, and Adler Planetarium. Catch a baseball game at Wrigley Field, home of the famous Chicago Cubs.  [Top]

Chicago/Evanston Attraction. Take public transportation to Chicago’s many attractions. It’s two blocks from our front doors, and costs $2.00 one way.

• Lakefront Beach/Docks – 4 blocks
• Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center – 3 miles
• Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs) – 8 miles
• United Center - 15 miles
• Six Flags Great America – 15 miles
• Art Institute of Chicago – 15 miles
• Shedd Aquarium – 15 miles
• Downtown Chicago – 15 miles  [Top]

Neighboring Cities

• Skokie – 3 miles
• Willmette – 3 miles
• Niles – 4 miles
• Glenview – 5 miles
• Morton Grove – 5 miles
• Winnetka – 6 miles
• Des Plaines – 7 miles
• Highland Park – 8 mile
• Lake Forest – 9 miles
• Downtown Chicago – 15 miles  [Top]

Chicago Recreation

• Volleyball – 4 blocks
• Golf – ½ mile
• Fishing - ½ mile
• Racquetball Courts – 1 mile
• Ice Skating – 1½ miles
• Tennis – 2 miles
• Horseback Riding – 3 miles  [Top]

Chicago Area Universities

• Northwestern University – 4 blocks
• Loyola University – 2½ miles
• University of Chicago – 27 miles
• DePaul University – 13 miles
• University of Illinois at Chicago – 14 miles
• Columbia College Chicago – 13 miles
• Roosevelt University – 13 miles  [Top]

Airports / Transportation

• Metra Train Station – 1 block
• CTA Bus Terminal – 1 mile
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport – 19 miles
• Chicago Midway Airport – 28 miles  [Top]

Local Businesses

• Rotary International – 1 block
• Evanston Northwestern Hospital – 1 ½ miles
• Kinkos – 2 miles
• Screens Internet – 4 blocks  [Top]

Directions

From Interstate 90 or Interstate 94:

• Take Dempster Street East
• Follow Dempster Street 5 miles to Sherman Avenue0.
• Make a left at Sherman Avenue and go 2 blocks north to Lake Street
• Best Western University Plaza is located on the northeast corner of Lake and Sherman  [Top]

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