Car Rental Chicago – State Street HLE

Parking in Chicago

• The Shops at North Bridge Parking (60611) is just north of our State Street office. It’s open all day, seven days a week.
• Metered and street parking is available across the city for a few dollars an hour. Look out for green P signs for paid parking. Parking on the street is free on Sundays.
• 55 W Kinzie St Parking (60654) is a very short drive from our office. It’s close to the river, restaurants and numerous hotels.

Key roads in Chicago

• Interstate 90 (I-90) cuts through Chicago to the west of our pick-up office and runs the length of Illinois. Take this to reach O’Hare International Airport.
• Interstate 290 (I-290) runs northwest from the Chicago Loop. Use this to join other major highways such as the I-294 and I-355.
• Interstate 55 (I-55)is a major cross-state highway, which starts just south of the Chicago River and heads south toward Louisiana.

How to get from Chicago – State Street HLE to Fulton Market

It should take fewer than 10 minutes to drive from our State Street office to the fabulous foodie destination Fulton Market.

1. Leave the car rental car park at State Street and head south on N State for Kinzie Street.
2. Take a right for W Wacker Drive, then right again onto W Lake Street.
3. Turn right onto W Lake Street
4. After just under a mile, you’ll arrive at Fulton Market.

How to get from Chicago – State Street HLE to Indianapolis

The border of Indiana is just 30 minutes from State Street, while the state capital, Indianapolis, is around 190 miles away. Head on the I-90 south to join I-94 and I-65 to reach Indianapolis.

Best hotels in Chicago – State Street 

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

540 Michigan Avenue, IL, 60611

This four-star hotel is set in the heart of the city, just minutes from our State Street office. Set above the cityscape, expect exceptional views of the Windy City and Lake Michigan from your hotel room or suite. Stay active in the hotel’s fitness center and enjoy locally sourced cuisine from one of twoonsite restaurants, Harvest and Reviver.

The Langham

330 N Wabash Avenue, IL, 60611

Another hotel just half a mile from our State Street office, this five-star luxury spot has everything you need to make the most of the city. Wake up to views of Chicago’s skyline, enjoy afternoon tea in the Pavilion and relax in the hotel spa.

Kinzie Hotel

20 W Kinzie Street, IL, 60654

This boutique River North hotel is close to our pick-up office and offers king and double queen rooms, along with one-bed suites. Dine in-house at the Double Cross Lounge or explore the nearby streets and riverside for more great places to eat.

Best restaurants in Chicago – State Street

Shaw’s Crab House

21 E Hubbard Street, IL, 60611

Seafood delights await inside the door of Shaw’s Crab House, where oysters are freshly shucked and the fish sparkle on ice. The setting has a cool, classic 1940s vibe, while the food begins with Maryland-style crab cake and takes in everything from Oysters Rockefeller through to sushi, sashimi, local fish, and a grand seafood platter.

Andy’s Jazz Club & Restaurant

11 E Hubbard Street, IL, 60611

A hugely renowned jazz club with an intimate atmosphere that’s perfect for taking in a show, Andy’s also serves up dinner with a side order of jazz. Comfort food is the order of the day, kicking off with Loaded Mac & Cheese or Truffle Steak-Cut Fries, before Braised Beef Short Rib or Parmesan-Crusted Chicken.

The Purple Pig

444 Michigan Avenue, IL. 60611

The Purple Pig specializes in all things pork – the Milk-Braised Berkshire Shoulder and Crispy Pig’s Ears are must-try – although the other entrees are all knockout. The cured meat and cheese platters are the stuff of legend.

Best things to do in Chicago – State Street

The Chicago Theatre

175 N State Street, IL, 60601

Prepare to swoon once you enter The Chicago Theatre. It recently celebrated its centenary, a time in which it has hosted legends from Prince to Frank Sinatra and Dolly Parton. The interior wows with its French Baroque architecture and stained Tiffany glass windows – book in for a tour or get a ticket for a show.

House of Blues Chicago

329 N Dearborn Street, IL, 60654

Want to hear someone singing the blues? Grab dinner in the restaurant and you’ll hear local and national bands playing them every single night. But that’s not all – the aesthetically gorgeous Music Hall hosts big names galore, and Sunday morning is all about the Gospel Brunch.

Tribune Tower

435 Michigan Avenue, IL. 60611

This neo-Gothic landmark is one of Chicago’s most striking buildings. Built in 1925, it hosted the Chicago Tribune newspaper until 2018 and one of its most remarkable features are the rocks embedded in the base – they’re from buildings around the world.