Hotels in North Side
North Side gathers a corridor of Chicago's northern and northwestern suburbs, from Deerfield and Glenview to Schaumburg and Arlington Heights, built around O'Hare transit and Metra's commuter lines rather than a single downtown core.
Hotels in North Side means hotels spread across a dozen Chicago suburbs rather than one walkable district, and that first sentence matters for anyone typing the search: this is a corridor, not a neighborhood. Deerfield, Glenview, Schaumburg, Skokie and Arlington Heights each hold their own cluster of properties, most built for the O'Hare run and the office parks lining the Milwaukee District and North Central rail corridors. Expect extended-stay suites, business hotels with meeting rooms, and a handful of budget motels rather than boutique stays. Families find kitchenettes and pools in Deerfield and Vernon Hills, business travelers land near Schaumburg's office corridor, and anyone connecting through O'Hare gets a base twenty to thirty taxi-minutes from the terminals with a Metra platform usually a short drive away.
North Side in numbers
4.5Guest scoreParkingThe Glen Club
4.4Guest scoreParkingBaymont By Wyndham Schaumburg Chicago Northwest
4.4Guest scoreParkingMotel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL
4.4Guest scoreParkingResidence Inn by Marriott Chicago Deerfield
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie
4.4Guest scoreParkingLincolnshire Marriott Resort
4.3Guest scoreParkingCourtyard by Marriott Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook
4.2Guest scoreParkingDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield
4.2Guest scoreParkingHoliday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Deerfield/Lincolnshire by IHG
4.2Guest scoreParkingChez Hotel
4.2Guest scoreParkingComfort Inn & Suites Mundelein-Vernon Hills
4.2Guest scoreParkingLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield
4.2Guest scoreParkingHoliday Inn Express & Suites Chicago - Prospect Heights, an IHG Hotel
4.1Guest scoreParkingChicago Marriott Suites Deerfield
4.1Guest scoreParkingHyatt Regency Deerfield
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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Deerfield
3.8Guest scoreParkingExtended Stay America Suites- Chicago - Itasca
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Motel 6 Prospect Heights, IL
3.7Guest scoreParkingMotel 6 Arlington Heights, IL - Chicago North Central
3.7Guest scoreParkingBaymont by Wyndham Glenview
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Motel 6 Glenview, IL - Chicago North
3.6Guest scoreParkingSuburban Studios Arlington Heights - Elk Grove
3.6Guest scoreParkingExtended Stay America Suites- Chicago - Woodfield Mall
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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG
What to expect
- A dozen separate suburbs rather than one center: Deerfield, Glenview, Schaumburg, Skokie and Arlington Heights each carry their own hotel cluster
- O'Hare International Airport sits roughly fourteen to thirty taxi-minutes from most properties, with public transit options running longer
- Extended-stay suites and business hotels outnumber boutique stays, reflecting the office parks and Metra commuter lines that shape this corridor
- Forest preserves and family attractions cluster near Glenview and Elk Grove Village: Kohl Children's Museum, Busse Woods, LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- Golf and spa properties concentrate around Deerfield and Lincolnshire, including resort-style stays with their own courses
- Free parking is close to universal here; the suburbs are built for drivers first, transit riders second
Local tips
- ✓Book Deerfield or Glenview if a Metra commute into Chicago matters more than an O'Hare taxi run.
- ✓Pick Schaumburg or Itasca for O'Hare's western approach and easy access to Woodfield Mall's shopping district.
- ✓Confirm free parking before you book. It is common across this corridor but not universal at every property.
- ✓Extended-stay suites in Itasca and Schaumburg suit anyone splitting a week between meetings and a Metra day trip downtown.
- ✓Pack for a car-first stay. Sidewalks and transit stops exist, but most errands here assume a rental or a taxi.
- ✓Spring and early autumn give the mildest weather for walking the forest preserves around Elk Grove Village and Glenview.
Where to stay
FAQ
Which North Side suburb should I book for an O'Hare connection?
Itasca and Schaumburg sit closest to O'Hare's western runways, typically fourteen to twenty taxi-minutes away, while Deerfield and Glenview run twenty to thirty minutes but connect better to Metra's northern lines into downtown Chicago.
Are there hotels near Metra stations in North Side?
Several suburbs along this corridor, including Deerfield, Glenview and Arlington Heights, sit on Metra's commuter network into Chicago, though exact walking distance from a given hotel to its platform varies by property and is worth confirming directly.
What kind of hotels does North Side mostly offer?
Expect extended-stay suites, mid-range business hotels and a scattering of budget motels built for office travel and airport transfers, with a handful of resort-style properties around Deerfield and Lincolnshire offering golf and spa facilities.
Is North Side walkable, or do I need a car?
Plan on a car or taxi. This corridor is a string of suburban office parks and residential streets rather than a compact downtown, so errands, restaurants and attractions usually mean a short drive rather than a walk.
What is there to do near the North Side hotels?
Families gravitate toward Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview, Busse Woods forest preserve near Elk Grove Village, and LEGOLAND Discovery Center and Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, while golfers head for the courses clustered around Deerfield and Lincolnshire.
When is the best time to visit North Side?
Late spring through early autumn brings the mildest weather for exploring the forest preserves and outdoor attractions on foot, while winter travelers mostly pass through for O'Hare connections and midweek business meetings rather than sightseeing, so rates tend to hold steadier then.