Coming to town for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend? Find helpful planning resources here, including hotel and lodging options in and around Evanston, as well as information about parking, shuttles, and public transportation.
Hotels and Lodging
We encourage alumni and guests to make travel arrangements early for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026. This year, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is occurring the same weekend. Hotel availability can be limited, and reservations are the responsibility of individual attendees.
We also reserve hotel room blocks for alumni at local hotels. These room blocks do not include a special discount or rate—rather, they are held for alumni solely as an accommodation option for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Details about reservation deadlines, rates, and other terms and conditions can be found on the hotel websites through the links below.
Hilton Orrington/Evanston 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 847-866-8700 Reservation deadline: September 9, 2026 Distance from campus: 0.3 miles
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston 1515 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 847-864-2300 Reservation deadline: September 1, 2026 Distance from campus: 0.4 miles
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago–North Shore/Skokie 5201 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois 847-583-1111 Reservation code: CHH90S Reservation deadline: September 9, 2026 Distance from campus: 5 miles
Travel to Northwestern
Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport both offer convenient access to Northwestern’s Evanston campus. Resources below provide guidance for traveling to and around campus from either airport.
Campus parking is free until midnight throughout the weekend, beginning Thursday at 4 p.m. and continuing through Sunday. Vehicles parked in gated garages must exit before midnight Thursday through Sunday to avoid a parking fee. Garage gates will be raised beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday and from 5 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
Visitors with ADA license plates or placards issued by a government agency may park in designated ADA spaces or parking meters. Valet service is available during select events and times, including:
Norris University Center (Friday daytime)
Half Century Club Reunion party (Friday evening)
50th Class Reunion party (Friday evening)
Half Century Club Brunch (Sunday morning)
Evanston has 10 Divvy bike-share stations throughout the city and Northwestern’s campus, providing a convenient option for short trips. Divvy bikes may be used within Evanston or across a network of more than 580 Chicagoland stations.
Disability Access and Accommodation
Northwestern University is committed to providing accessible and inclusive programming both on and off campus. The University complies with federal and state accessibility requirements to ensure full participation for all attendees. For more information or to make an accommodation request, please contact reunion@northwestern.edu or 877-240-6512.
Public-facing administrative and academic buildings hosting Homecoming and Reunion Weekend events offer ADA-accessible entrances with exterior push buttons. If the main entrance is not accessible, an alternate ADA accessible perimeter door with push plates will be available. In the rare event of a malfunction, Facilities Customer Service is available after hours at 847-491-5201.
Northwestern makes every attempt to ensure accessibility for off-campus venues. If you require specific accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks in advance at reunion@northwestern.edu or 877-240-6512, or indicate your request when completing your registration.
Dietary needs should be indicated on your registration form along with the events you plan to attend. Our catering teams will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs.
Service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are permitted in all buildings and public areas at Northwestern University.
