Quote Originally Posted by glc View Post
To find an affordable hotel in Chicago, you will need to stay out in the far suburbs, unless you want to use a hostel near downtown.
The large HI hostel downtown Chicago is absolutely fantastic. Very clean, extremely secure, dorms and private rooms, great lounge, dining and kitchen. Parking is nearby in a parking station.

The hostel is walking distance to the Mile, the Lake, Navy Pier, etc.

Lifey who has fond memories of her stay there