Chicago In-Person Training Location Information
Hotel Information
GFOA has worked to reserve hotel blocks for in-person training at the Hyatt Place River North hotel a short distance from the GFOA Training Center.
66 W Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60654-4805
(312) 755 1600
Hotel booking links for Chicago in-person training
GFOA Training Center
Training will take place at the GFOA Training Center located in the GFOA Chicago Office:
203 N LaSalle Street
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
Depending on layout, the training room can accommodate up to 80 participants without impacting day-to-day operations in the GFOA office.
The room also boasts a dedicated audiovisual suite including wall-mounted LED televisions, speakers and microphones, and web-based cameras for hybrid meetings.
Check-in for in-person courses will take place 30 minutes before the first day. Please take the north elevators to the 27th floor to access the GFOA office.
The GFOA building is Certified LEED Platinum and is fully ADA compliant.
If you require additional information or have questions, please contact GFOA.
Getting to and from the Hotel to the GFOA Training Center
GFOA's office is only a few blocks from the Hyatt Place River North hotel. Weather permitting, it's a pleasant walk of less than half a mile across the Chicago River:
Public Transportation
Chicago has a robust public transit system. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) L trains service the entire city with a hub and spoke layout originating downtown - commonly referred to as "The Loop" - and radiating outward.
Blue Line trains run to and from O'Hare International Airport to the Loop. Similarly, the CTA Orange line runs between Midway International Airport and the Loop. Both Blue and Orange line trains stop at the Clark and Lake Station which is directly connected to the GFOA building.
A trip planner and information about routes and timing can be found at the CTA website: https://www.transitchicago.com/
Food and Dining
Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost for all full day in-person training. The menu varies based on the catering options, but generally consists of a continental breakfast including baked items, yogurt parfaits, coffee, juice, and tea. Lunch is either buffet style or individually catered sandwiches, wraps, or similar.
If you have specific dietary requirements (allergies, kosher, halal, vegan, etc.) please contact GFOA so we can accommodate you.
Attendees are free to explore Chicago on nights off during multi-day courses.
Condé Nast Traveler magazine has voted Chicago the Best Big City in the U.S. for eight years in a row. There's no shortage of things to see and do while you're here.
Chicago is also a food town and you can view some of the myriad dining options available at the following websites:
Additional Questions
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact GFOA.
We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago!