Guide to Disabled Travel in Chicago, IL: Find Wheelchair Accessible Hotels and Attractions

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Chicago travelers who require wheelchair accessibility should have no trouble finding plenty of accessible hotels, tours, and attractions in the Windy City. To help provide assistance and information regarding disabled travel to Chicago, we have put together this guide to accessible hotels, shows, and other things to do in Chicago. For more information about accessibility when traveling to Chicago, visit AccessibleChicago.org!

Each of the following listings offer structural features to assist those in wheelchairs, and many offer other assistance as necessary to ensure that all travelers enjoy the same access to a great vacation.

Accessible Hotels in Chicago

• Comfort Suites O'Hare Airport
  • Comfort Suites O'Hare Airport is located near the airport and just a short drive from the attractions in Downtown Chicago. Handicap accessible rooms are available, and each room also features a microwave and refrigerator.
• Quality Inn
  • Quality Inn is located about 20 minutes from the heart of downtown Chicago, and offers a host of great features for all Chicago area travelers. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available at the Quality Inn.
• Comfort Inn
  • Ideally located between downtown Chicago and Six Flags Great America, the Comfort Inn combines convenience with affordability. The hotel offers wheelchair accessible rooms, an indoor swiming pool, and many other fantastic features.
• Fairmont Chicago
  • Located near the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago, the Fairmont Chicago offers luxury and elegance in the heart of the city's shopping and financial districts. Fairmont Chicago features wheelchair accessible rooms, concierge services, and more.

Accessible Attractions and Tours in Chicago

• Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
  • Travel back to the era of valiant knights with Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Wheelchair accessible seating is required, and getting around the castle is no problem for those requiring handicap accessibility. The show includes a remarkable display of physical prowess through events like the joust, hand-to-hand combat, and more, as well as a feast of delicious "medieval" cuisine!
• Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise
  • Enjoy stunning views of the Windy City skyline while you enjoy entertainment, a gourmet meal, and more aboard the Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise. The vessel is wheelchair accessible, and guests can ask any staff or crew member for assistance if needed. Visitors may also want to check out the Spirit of Chicago Lunch Cruise.
• Architectural River Tour
  • Cruise along the Chicago River as you gaze out upon dozens of key landmarks, buildings, and other points of interest in Downtown Chicago. The Architectural River Tour offers accessibility ramps onto the boats, and special wheelchair seating is available onboard.
• North Side Chicago Tour
  • Catch a glimpse at some of the most noted highlights of Chicago with the North Side tour. The motorcoach can accommodate those with disabilities with advance notice.
• Inside Chicago: Grand Tour & Hancock Building
  • Get a comprehensive overview of the city and a birds-eye view with the Inside Chicago: Grand Tour & Hancock Building. Both the Grand Tour motorcoach and the Hancock Building are wheelchair accessible, and viewing windows in the Hancock Building run low to the ground for great views.