Originally Posted by
milepig
The Hyatt McCormick is indeed a bit out of the way, but can have some spectatular deals when there isn't a convention in town and is actually a very nice property.
If you're the type who sets out in the morning and then doesn't go back to your hotel room until after dinner that evening I would give it some consideration. There is a Metra Electric line stop at McCormick that takes you right to the loop (I think frequency might be a problem on the weekends/evenings), you can catch a #3 bus right outside and take that to the loop, or in nice weather you can take a nice walk up the lakefront (perfectly safe and in the summer the path will be thronged with people in this area). A cab ride is quick from here and won't cost all that much.
But - if you're the type who pops back to the hotel room several times a day look elsewhere.
I basically agree with that, if you can get a good deal at the Hyatt McCormick and are not returning for a nap or something during the day. McCormick Place is about 22nd street, so you are looking at 3 miles or so from downtown. Cheap cab.
Metra info here:
www.metrarail.com
Not all Metra Electric trains stop at McCormick, so look the schedule over carefully. Only every 2 hours on Sunday.