Directions to the University Club of Chicago (76 E Monroe
St, Chicago, IL 60603):
Note: Monroe Street is a one-way street heading west.
From the North (via Lake Shore Drive):
Take Lake Shore Drive (US-41) southbound.
Exit at Monroe Street and turn right (westbound).
Note: Monroe Street is a one-way street heading west.
From the South (via Lake Shore Drive):
Take Lake Shore Drive (US-41) northbound.
Exit at Monroe Street and turn left (westbound).
Note: Monroe Street is a one-way street heading west.
From the West (via I-290/Eisenhower Expressway):
Take I-290 East and merge onto W Congress Parkway.
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue (US-41).
Turn left onto Monroe Street (one-way westbound).
Nearby airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - Flying in northside
Midway International Airport (MDW) - Flying in southside
-This hotel is a:
- 10 min drive to St. James Chapel
- 3 min walk to the reception venue The University Club of Chicago.
- Across the street from Millenium Park
*Reservations must be made by Wednesday, February 26th at 2:30 pm to get the room block rate.*
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, CHECK-IN IS 3 PM. IF YOU ARE ONLY BOOKING SATURDAY YOU WILL NEED TO COME TO THE HOTEL DRESSED AND READY FOR THE CEREMONY.
University Club Rooms are limited - 12 available.
This is where the reception will be located.
Enter the following group code: 8675 to reserve. If you wish to arrive on an earlier date or stay additional nights, please call (312)726-2840, ask for Guest Room Reservations, and mention the Alexandra Straussner & Stephen Ostrowski Wedding block of rooms.
DRESS CODE:
Business casual attire or better is required throughout the Clubhouse Monday through Friday. Smart casual attire is permitted every Saturday and Sunday.
Smart casual attire, including denim, is permitted in the following areas: during check-in, check-out, and traversing the Lobby to and from the guest rooms.
-All private dining rooms
-7th floor Living Room and Bean Counter
-8th floor The Parliament dining room
Athletic attire is only permitted in the Club's athletic facilities. Members and guests dressed in athletic attire may enter and depart only through the athletic entrance in the West alley or the West valet entrance to the Clubhouse and must utilize the back athletic elevator or back staircase.
In its sole discretion, the Club reserves the right to determine on a case-by-case basis what is or is not appropriate attire, and in doing so, its objective will be to preserve the ambiance of the Clubhouse.
Cutoff date of February 28, 2025
- The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel by Hyatt
You're more than welcome to find other hotels in the Downtown/Loop area. We suggested hotels closer to the reception so you don't need to pay for transportation after the party and can get back safely!