Campus & Accommodations

Below are several affordable options located close by in Lincoln Park and the Loop/Magnificent Mile neighborhoods. The hotels are listed in order of proximity to campus. All options are accessible to campus via public transportation. Additionally, on-campus parking will be available.

The Neighborhood Hotel – Lincoln Park

Hotel Versey – Lincoln Park

The Willows Hotel – Lincoln Park

Hyatt Hotel Lincoln – Lincoln Park

Best Western Hawthorne Terrace – Lincoln Park

Ambassador Chicago -Lincoln Park

Hilton Claridge House – Lincoln Park

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Magnificent Mile

Hilton Garden Inn – Magnificent Mile

The Spring Symposium will take place on our Lincoln Park campus in Arts & Letters Hall.

Arts & Letters Hall Address

2315 N Kenmore Avenue

Chicago, IL 60614

Explore our Interactive Lincoln Park Campus Map.

For those driving to the Lincoln Park campus, there are several parking options available.

Validated Parking at All Campus Garages

DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus has two garages: the Sheffield Parking Garage and the Clifton Parking Deck.

All guests and visitors to the HCIR Spring Symposium will receive a validated rate of $15 for 12 hours at either garage.

To receive the validated parking rate, simply park your car in either garage. Upon your arrival to the Symposium in Arts & Letters Hall, a validation QR code will be provided to you at check-in. The QR code will also be available in the printed event program. Scan the QR code at any point before exiting the garage, follow the prompts to pay the validated rate, and then exit the parking garage as normal.

Free Street Parking

There will also be free street parking available during the hours of the Spring Symposium. Free parking can often be found on the following streets near Arts & Letters Hall: Bissel, Sheffield, Kenmore, Seminary, Clifton, Belden, and Webster. Refer to the Lincoln Park Campus Map for a visual aid or download the SpotAngels app to explore free parking options throughout campus and the city.

If you do choose to street park, be sure to heed all posted street signs to avoid a ticket. DePaul University is not responsible for any tickets or damage incurred by street parking.

The Lincoln Park Campus is accessible by several public Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) routes. Guests choosing to take public transit can pay for bus and train (“L”) tickets with any form of contactless payment.

Guests can also purchase single-ride and one-day Ventra passes online or at ticket vending machines located at all L stations. Learn more about CTA Ventra passes at www.ventrachicago.com.

For guests choosing to travel by CTA, Google Maps has excellent integration with the CTA to help you plan when and where to catch your bus or L.

Check out some of our favorite cafes, coffee shops, and in-and-out options nearby campus.

Olive & Oak Café – Their bagels and sandwiches provide perfect on-the-go options.

Olor Coffee Bar – A DePaul Honors Program favorite for delicious lattes and pastries.

Red Light Chicken – No chairs — just awesome fried chicken!

Chicago’s Dog House – Great for quick and classic Chicago-style street fare.

For those looking to dine close to campus, there are also many sit-down style restaurants nearby.

Jam n’ Honey Café – Breakfast and lunch classics served all day long.

Homeslice Pizza & Patio – It’s not Chicago-style, but it is delicious!

Sushi Taku Rotary (STR) – Enjoy fresh sushi and warm ramen or challenge yourself with all-you-can-eat options!

The Bourgeois Pig – An old-school sandwich shop by day, and (rumor has it) a Gatsby-style speakeasy by night!

3 Asian Sisters – Speedy service and tasty Vietnamese cuisine.

For those willing to walk or travel slightly outside the borders of campus, Lincoln Park is home to some of the best food in the city, including delicious options on nearby Halsted street.

Medi – An amazing Mediterranean menu.

Pasta Palazzo – Innovative and authentic Italian classics.

Small Cheval – Quite possibly the best burger in the city.

Blue Door Farm Stand – Farm-fresh favorites for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Ramen-San – Inventive twists on classic Japanese favorites.

Sushi-San – Ramen-San’s sushi-obsessed sister restaurant.

Summer House Santa Monica – Coastal-inspired New American cuisine.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba – Chicago’s original Spanish tapas bar.

Experience Lincoln Park like a local!

Explore beyond the borders of our campus and discover Chicago’s world-class art, culture, and entertainment.

Adler Planetarium — Take a trip to outer space without ever leaving Chicago!

Art Institute of Chicago — Explore the artworks of Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and more.

Chicago History Museum — Discover the rich story of our city… or take a nap in a giant hot dog.

DuSable Black History Museum — Visit the nation’s oldest independent museum of African-American history.

Field Museum — Learn about natural history and say hi to Sue!

Griffin Museum of Science & Industry — Be amazed by the incredible innovations on display.

National Museum of Mexican Art — Located in Pilsen, a neighborhood bursting with Mexican-American heritage and culture.

Shedd Aquarium — Meet our fishy friends who live in the Great Lakes and the waters beyond.

Steppenwolf Theatre — The Steppenwolf Theatre will be offering discounted student tickets for The Dance of Death the weekend of the Symposium.