The official venue and guest hotel for the 2019 ACA Summit is the Sheraton Grand Chicago where ACA has arranged for a discount block of guest rooms for $199, including internet.  Book your room before the rates go up on Monday, April 15.
 
Call the hotel for reservations ((312) 464-1000) as rooms may still be available or book a room via a discount website such as hotels.com or booking.com.
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Getting to the Hotel

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Airport direction from the hotel: 12 miles SW

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

 
Driving directions: From Chicago Midway International Airport (5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA) - Get on I-55 N/Stevenson Expy for 8 min (2.6 mi).  Continue to US-41 N/S Lake Shore Dr. Take the U.S. 41 N/Lake Shore Drive N exit from I-55 N/Stevenson Expy for 8 min (7.2 mi).  Follow US-41 N/S Lake Shore Dr and S Columbus Dr to E North Water St for 9 min (2.8 mi).  The Sheraton Grand Chicago is located at 301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
 
Public Transportation: Take the famous “L” trains by the Chicago Transit Authority. The Orange Line is connected to the airport. Take it to the State & Lake stop and then walk across the river and turn right (east) for a few blocks.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Airport direction from the hotel: 18 miles NW

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

 
Driving directions: From O'Hare International Airport (10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA) - Get on I-190 E for 2 min (0.8 mi).  Drive along I-90 E. Take exit 50B from I-90 E for 23 min (15.7 mi).  Continue on W Ohio St.  Take W Illinois St to E North Water St for 7 min (1.1 mi).  The Sheraton Grand Chicago is located at 301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
 
Public Transportation: Take the famous “L” trains by the Chicago Transit Authority. The Blue Line is connected to the airport. Take it to the Clark & Lake stop and then walk across the river and turn right (east). (Total walk is ~1 mile)

Logistics

We're looking forward to seeing you in Chicago, April 23-26 at the 2019 ACA Summit. This is a quick update on the details you may find helpful before you arrive.

Where am I going? The Summit is being held at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 East North Water Street, located near great restaurants, shopping, transportation, and other Chicago amenities. 

Parking: 

  • On-site parking, fee: $59 daily
  • Valet parking, fee: $69 daily

What do I wear? Dress for the Summit, receptions, and affinity dinners is business casual.

When does the main Summit start? The Summit starts 2:00pm, Wednesday, April 24, with pre-Summit program offerings on April 23. The registration fee covers three-days of activities.

What is the agenda? Stay tuned for more details.

When is registration open? On-line registration for ACA members, angel investors, family offices and other invited guests is currently open. On-site registration will open on Wednesday, April 24 beginning at 8:00 AM and will be available throughout the Summit.

Affinity Dinners: These dine-around dinners will be held after the receptions on both Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 around 7:30 PM. ACA will provide information on local restaurants and catering venues for these informal dinners. Arrangements for most dinners must be made by attendees and the costs are paid by those who attend each dinner.

When does the Summit end? The Summit wraps up on Friday afternoon, April 26, at approximately 1:30 PM.