Chicago Getaway Hostel

Chicago Getaway Hostel is located in Lincoln Park, a vibrant neighborhood just 10 minutes from downtown Chicago. Step outside the front door of our hostel and find loads of pubs, clubs, great restaurants and eclectic shopping.

Our hostel is a backpacker's dream at a great value, especially for those on a budget. Fun, cheap and the best hostel accommodation in Chicago. Enjoy a free continental breakfast in the morning and stop by the front desk for help and ideas on fun, events and lots of cool things to do. Rent one of our hostel bikes and ride along Lake Michigan or pedal your way to lots of cafes and fun spots in the neighborhood. Chicago Getaway Hostel is a fun place to meet other backpackers.

Bike around the city, borrow one of our hostel guitars and hang out with friends, or hop on any of the many area tours and city excursions. Our enthusiastic hostel team is ready and wanting to make sure you have a great time and the best hostel experience in Chicago.


Chicago Getaway Hostel is conveniently located near our famous elevated train known as the 'L'. We're a short trip to the center of the city and also in walking distance to Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park Zoo, along with the many great restaurants and cafes right in the neighborhood.

No hidden membership fees attached.
Taxes of 15.4% will be added to the room rate listed in Hostel world.

Directions

From O'Hare Airport
Take the Blue Line to the Jackson stop, transfer to the Red Line towards Howard, exit at Fullerton, walk east on Fullerton, turn left on Orchard, walk one block and turn right on Arlington, Chicago Getaway Hostel is on left.

From Midway Airport
Take the Orange Line train to Roosevelt stop, stay on the platform and transfer to Red Line towards Howard, exit at Fullerton stop, walk east on Fullerton, turn left on Orchard, walk one block and turn right on Arlington, Chicago Getaway Hostelis on left.

From Amtrak Train Station
Take any bus East on Jackson to Dearborn, take either #22 or #36 bus North to Roslyn, walk across the street to Arlington Place and walk west 1 1/4 blocks to 616 West Arlington Place.

From Greyhound Bus Station
Walk to Halsted (west two blocks), take bus #8 to Fullerton, walk east on Fullerton, turn left on Orchard, walk one block and turn right on Arlington, hostel is on left.

Facilities

Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Lift / Elevator, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Breakfast