Chicago - Getting to McCormack Place
I have to go to McCormack Place for a conference. Most nearby places are either already booked up or way overpriced, so I will need to stay farther afield. I will have a car, but will be flying into ORD.
Knowing how bad Chicago area traffic can be, would I be better off staying near midway and knowing I will have a long drive to and from the air[port, or staying north of the city and taking transit? Or maybe some other place I haven't thought of?