Location
Anime Midwest will be held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, next to O'Hare airport and approximately 25 minutes from downtown Chicago. Some awesome highlights of our Midwest anime con are:
Notes: If you want a special room (like a Suite), you must call the hotel and request that room. Room Parties must be registered with the convention, and we will move your room to a specified room party area. If you want to call, be sure to specify that you are attending the Anime Midwest convention.
Future Dates
2025: July 4-6
Exit the airport terminals and follow the signs for ground transportation or the "Hotel Shuttles" area.
Look for the designated area for hotel shuttles. The Hyatt Regency O'Hare shuttle is typically marked with the hotel name and logo.
Board the Hyatt Regency O'Hare shuttle and inform the driver of your destination.
The shuttle will take you directly to the hotel. The journey usually takes about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
From Downtown Chicago:
Take I-90 West (Kennedy Expressway) from downtown Chicago.
Continue on I-90 West and follow the signs for O'Hare International Airport.
Take the exit for River Road/Des Plaines. Keep right at the fork, following the signs for River Road South.
Merge onto North River Road and continue for approximately 1.5 miles.
The Hyatt Regency O'Hare will be on your left-hand side.
- Hyatt hotel rooms are discounted for attendees, making staying at the convention hotel convenient and cheap. Getting a room is a great way to be part of the action early, while staying up late.
- Our ConSweet, which includes free snacks and soda at the Embassy Suites. Attendees will have access to free ramen and soda all weekend, as part of their admission.
- Our main events room can seat over 3,000+ people.
- For those taking transit, the hotel is right near a train stop. We also have a discounted parking rate of $17 for those driving (only for Hyatt guests).
- There is a one car limit per guestroom on parking at the Hyatt, please make sure your name is on your hotel room. If you are staying elsewhere there are two parking garages connected to the Convention Center and they are $15/day.
Please note. Get a room early before we run out of rooms at such a low rate. You may need to be 21 and have a credit card to get a room - consider bringing a parent. :) Rooms may sell out quickly.
Hyatt Regency O'hare - Main Convention Hotel
Book your room at the official main convention hotel to be closest to all the convention fun!
Rooms Cost: $152-162 per night
Note: Keep the number of guests set to lower for more results! A deposit of $50 may be charged when you make a reservation.
Overflow Convention Hotels
Open for 2025!
Open for 2025!
Embassy Suites - $152/$187 nightly and includes complimentary breakfast, managers reception with free drinks, and suite-sized rooms.
DoubleTree - $143 Nightly Rate
Notes: If you want a special room (like a Suite), you must call the hotel and request that room. Room Parties must be registered with the convention, and we will move your room to a specified room party area. If you want to call, be sure to specify that you are attending the Anime Midwest convention.
A credit card is required to make a room reservation. A small deposit may sometimes be required to book a room, but your credit card will not be charged for the full amount until the convention. You may cancel your hotel room reservation up to 48 hours prior to the convention. We may receive a rebate on rooms booked. Deposits may be nonrefundable. Please remember that some hotels require you to be 21 to check into the hotel. If you are underage, please have a parent or guardian check in with you. Check in time is 4:00pm, and check out time is Noon.
Future Dates
2025: July 4-6
Local Food Options
There are many quick and convenient food options available to attendees during the convention. The Hyatt Regency O'hare offers two restaurants of its own. The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center also has its Expoteria. Approximately 4-5 blocks away (maybe a 15 minute walk) there is a McDonalds and Giordanos. In the other direction, there are the Fashion Outlets of Chicago. The food courts in the Fashion Outlets of Chicago provide the most diverse options when it comes to your food choices, as they have many different food vendors.- Red Bar - Hyatt Regency O'hare (Price: $$$$)
- Expoteria - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Price: $$)
- Food Courts - In the Fashion Outlets of Chicago (Price: $$)
- McDonalds - A 15 minute walk away. (Price: $)
- Dennys - A 20 minute walk away. (Price: $)
- Giordanos - A 15 minute walk away. (Price: $$$)
- MB Financial Park - In Rosemont. (Price: $$$$)
Getting To The Hyatt Regency O'hare
From O'Hare International Airport:Exit the airport terminals and follow the signs for ground transportation or the "Hotel Shuttles" area.
Look for the designated area for hotel shuttles. The Hyatt Regency O'Hare shuttle is typically marked with the hotel name and logo.
Board the Hyatt Regency O'Hare shuttle and inform the driver of your destination.
The shuttle will take you directly to the hotel. The journey usually takes about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
From Downtown Chicago:
Take I-90 West (Kennedy Expressway) from downtown Chicago.
Continue on I-90 West and follow the signs for O'Hare International Airport.
Take the exit for River Road/Des Plaines. Keep right at the fork, following the signs for River Road South.
Merge onto North River Road and continue for approximately 1.5 miles.
The Hyatt Regency O'Hare will be on your left-hand side.
Please note that these directions are based on typical routes, and traffic conditions may affect travel times. It's always a good idea to check for any road closures or construction updates before your trip.
Hotel rates do not include taxes and may change.We may receive rebates on hotel rooms.
