Package Deals in Chicago and Northern Illinois
Classic Chicago
BEST WESTERN PLUS River North Hotel in Chicago
Sleep and Fly Package
BEST WESTERN Des Plaines Inn
Brookfield Zoo Package
BEST WESTERN PLUS Chicago Hillside
Grown-Up Package
BEST WESTERN PLUS River North Hotel in Chicago
Stay and Play Bowling Package
BEST WESTERN PLUS Timber Creek Inn & Suites in Sandwich
Romance Package
BEST WESTERN Inn of St. Charles in Saint Charles
Theatre and Dinner Package
BEST WESTERN PLUS Oakbrook Inn in Westmont
Stay and Play Movie Package
BEST WESTERN PLUS Timber Creek Inn & Suites in Sandwich
Discovery Center Package
BEST WESTERN Clock Tower Resort in Rockford
Best Western Travel Programs
Illinois
AARP Member Discounts
AARP members and guests 55 and older save up to 20% on room rates at Best Western hotels in the U.S. and Canada, and many Best Western hotels worldwide.
Best Western Ride Rewards®
Hang up your boots for the night at a Best Western hotel. Earn points or miles through the Best Western and Harley-Davidson® exclusive rewards program - Best Western Ride Rewards.
Ride Route 66
Explore the history, adventure and kitsch of America's famous 'Mother Road', Best Western-style. Journey along the 2,400-mile Route 66 and take part in the monthly Scavenger Hunt to win great prizes!
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Discover six interesting wines for just $6.99 per bottle and earn 12,500 Best Western Rewards points.
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16,000 bonus points with your first purchase* - enough points for a Free Night at Best Western®
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AAA Members
Members of AAA, CAA, and ARC Europe receive discount rates at approved hotels throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Join the AAA Preferred Rewards program and receive even more exclusive offers.
Visiting Chicago and Northern Illinois
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in Chicago and Northern IllinoisRockford, 75 miles east of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, is Illinois' fourth largest city. Close to the urban excitement of Chicago, with the convenience of small town living, Rockford retains its manufacturing based economy. Winter brings Rockford IceHogs Hockey to the rink at BMO Harris Bank Center on Elm Street. Formerly Rockford’s Metro Center, take in the excitement of IceHog Hockey through the last 2012 home match April 14th against Charlotte. The IceHogs are the top affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks - come see up and coming Blackhawk stars in Rockford. With the NBA Chicago Bulls Season just starting, Blackhawks action at the United Center keeps Northern Illinois sports fans entertained.
Chicago is famous for winter, take advantage of the season with an outdoor skate at McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. No excuses, skating is free, and the setting in Millennium Park is winter magic. Located right on Michigan Avenue between Washington Street and Madison Street – enjoy a spin around the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink through March 11th.
More Music Fans, The Jazz Institute of Chicago hosts Jazz Links Jam Sessions at the Chicago Cultural Center. Take advantage of free admission to see up-and-coming Jazz musicians perform along side Chicago professionals. Visit the Chicago Cultural Center’s Randolph Café the second Wednesday of each month through May 2012. The CCC is on Washington Street and jam sessions start at 5 pm.
Rockford Symphony Orchestra offers an outstanding 2011 – 2012 season of performances. At home in Rockford’s Coronado Performing Arts Center, RSO closes out 2011 with its “Holiday Pop!” concert featuring the Mendelssohn Chorale. January brings Rockford Symphony’s Tales from the Mideast, followed by Valentine Bon-bons in February.
Enjoy winter fun just east of Chicago in Rosemont. Through March 18th, the Park at Rosemont becomes a picture perfect place for ice-skating. Skating at The Park is free and open to the public. Music adds to the atmosphere and refreshments are available. A fun family activity for winter, take the kids for a skate at The Park at Rosemont, between Bryn Mawr Avenue and Balmoral Avenue west of River Road.
Take Interstate 88 west from Chicago and 30-miles later you’ll be in Naperville. A beautiful city to live in and visit, Naperville is home to Illinois’ North Central College and its Cardinal Athletics. NCC’s Pfeiffer Hall is a center for arts and culture for Naperville. The 2011 – 2012 Performing Arts Series includes concerts by Celtic Woman and the Charlie Daniels Band at Pfeiffer Hall and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and Jim Brickman at NCC’s Wentz Concert Hall.
Chicago and Northern Illinois Hotel Map
Chicago and Northern Illinois Events
February 2012
Chicago Express vs. Toledo Walleye
7pm at the Sears Centre Arena in Chicago.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
7pm at the United Center in Chicago.
March 2012
South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
After a two-year hiatus, the more boisterous of the city's two St. Pat's parades returns. In Chicago.
St Paddy's 5K Run/Walk, 8K Run & Leprechaun Leap
10am start at Cannon Drive and Fullerton in Chicago.
April 2012
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
8pm at the Symphony Center in Chicago.
May 2012
First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon
7:30am in Palos Heights.
Chicago Mayfest
The 18th annual season opener aims to cure cabin fever with beer, food and live music under a giant tent.
May 2012
The Rockford Marathon
Nearly 1,200 runners participated in the 2011 marathon on the scenic course route along the Rock River. In Rockford.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
The 28th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival will kick off Chicago's outdoor street fest season over Memorial Day Weekend.
June 2012
United Run for the Zoo
At the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
Wells Street Art Festival
One of the city's largest and most acclaimed fine arts happenings, it's held in the heart of Chicago's historic Old Town neighborhood.
July 2012
Lincoln Park Arts and Music Festival
Great music and more than 80 juried artists, in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul neighborhood, of Chicago.
Windy City RibFest in Uptown
Finger lickin' slabs from some of the best local and national ribbers will be in the spotlight at this popular summer food/street fest. In Chicago.
Featured Best Western HotelChicago and Northern IllinoisBEST WESTERN PLUS Timber Creek Inn & Suites
3300 Drew Avenue, Sandwich IllinoisAt this hotel in Sandwich, IL, guests will find themselves just a short drive away from popular area attractions, including Raging Waves Water Park, Farnsworth House, the Blackberry Farm and Silver Springs State Park. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Timber Creek Inn & Suites is also close to Starved Rock State Park and Northern Illinois University. Guests can also choose to… Learn more about this location |
