ScienceWriters2025 sessions will be held at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare, approximately three miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
A complimentary shuttle service between the Marriott and O’Hare International Airport is available. See information below.
Host Hotel
September 26: More rooms are now available at the host hotel, and a second option has been added. Book soon to guarantee your room at a great rate!
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
8535 W Higgins Road
Chicago, Illinois 60631
We have secured a discounted rate of $169/night (not including taxes and fees) at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare. This rate includes free guest room wi-fi, a free airport shuttle, complimentary use of their health club, and discounted parking of $18/day.
Book the group rate for NASW Science Writers 2025 or call the main Marriott Reservations line at 1 (800) 228-9290.
Rate expires Thursday, October 23
Additional Option
Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites
8500 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60631
We have secured a discounted rate of $129/night (not including taxes and fees) at the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel. This rate includes free guest room wi-fi, a free airport shuttle, and discounted parking of $15/day.
Book the group rate at the Renaissance
Rate expires Thursday, October 23
This hotel is a short (5-10min walk) from the Marriott via an elevated pedestrian bridge. The bridge is served by elevators at each end.
Spend it on eats, not sleeps. Looking to save even more $$? With Blue Line Cumberland stop right in the Marriott parking lot, the surrounding areas are your oyster, and many properties have free shuttles from the airport.
We know the rapidly changing nature of public health threats along with the current political climate in the U.S. may affect attendee travel plans to Chicago. We are tracking developments that may affect people’s ability to attend the meeting in Chicago and will share any updates as they pertain to the conference via sciencewriters2025.org.
The Marriott Chicago O’Hare is approximately three miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, which is served by myriad domestic and international airline routes. A complimentary hotel shuttle is available, as are ride shares, such as Lyft and Uber.
For any questions, please call the hotel at 1 (773) 693-4444.
The Marriott Chicago O’Hare is approximately a 6 minute walk from the Cumberland stop on CTA’s Blue Line Train which provides access to O’Hare International Airport as well as myriad destinations within the Chicago metropolitan area. The Blue Line” L” train offers 24 hour service. Local bus routes also serve the area.
Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
Primer on how to ride the “L”: https://www.transitchicago.com/howto/riding-the-train/
Chicago Union Station is a hub for Amtrak routes, connecting the east, west, and midwest. Visit https://www.amtrak.com/regions/midwest.html for more information. From Union Station, take a ride share to the Marriott Chicago O’Hare or connect to the “L” train system. The CTA Blue Line Clinton stop is about a 5 minute walk from Union Station, and the ride is ~45 minutes. CTA trip planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
Greyhound stops at the nearby Cumberland station, approximately a 6 minute walk from the hotel: https://www.greyhound.com/bus/chicago-il/chicago-cumberland-farms.
Overnight parking for attendees is available at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare for a reduced rate of $18 plus tax per day.