Breeze into the Windy City
The 2026 Child Life Conference will be hosted at the Hilton Chicago. Overlooking Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and world-famous museums, you’ll be situated on Michigan Avenue, where memorable experiences are around every corner.
The 2026 Child Life Conference begins with Intensives on Wednesday, May 20, kicks off officially on Thursday, May 21 and wraps on Saturday, May 23. That's the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend when visiting to Chicago is popular! We recommend booking your hotel stay and making your travel arrangements early to secure the lowest prices.
🏨 Book Your Stay
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
ACLP has secured a room block exclusively for attendees of the 2026 Child Life Conference.
Standard room rate: $229 per night + taxes and fees
Booking Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026, or until our room types sell out our (whichever comes first). After this date, reservations will be accepted by the hotel based on availability and at the hotel's prevailing rate.
Hotel Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation 72 hours prior to arrival.
Group Housing: If you are interested in booking more than 10 rooms for your group or company, please reach out to registration@aclp.org for assistance.
Housing Piracy Notice: Please be aware of companies that may call or email you to assist with hotel reservations for 2026 Child Life Conference. The intent is to convince you that the offer is made on ACLP behalf, or that the soliciting company is a viable alternative to going directly to the hotel. These companies are not affiliated or working in partnership with ACLP, and reservations made through these companies cannot be guaranteed. Contact ACLP Headquarters at ACLPinfo@childlife.org with any questions or concerns.
🧳Getting There
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 19 miles to Hilton Chicago | Midway International Airport (MDW) 12 miles to Hilton Chicago |
Road Trip!
Chicago is an easy drive from many major Midwest cities.
- From Milwaukee: >100 miles (1.5 hours)
- From Indianapolis: 185 miles (3 hours)
- From Detroit: 282 miles (4.5 hours)
- From Cincinnati: 295 miles (4.5 hours)
- From Louisville: 297 miles (4.5 hours)
- From St. Louis: 311 miles (>5 hours)
- From Memphis: 532 miles (7.5 hours)
Make it a Vacation 😎
Extend your stay to enjoy the holiday weekend in Chicago. At the Hilton Chicago, you'll be steps from these popular attractions.
- The Field Museum of Natural History
- Shedd Aquarium
- Adler Planetarium
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- 12th Street Beach
- Millennium Park
- Grant Park & Buckingham Fountain
- The Magnificent Mile
- Architecture boat tour on the Chicago River
- Navy Pier