| suites add separate living areas, minifridges and wet bars. situated in a shopping complex off route 20, this unfussy, modern hotel is a 6-minute drive from the itasca metra station and 25 miles from downtown chicago. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a fitness center and a heated indoor saltwater pool. straightforward rooms include free wi-fi and custom-designed beds, plus desks, coffeemakers and flat-screen tvs with premium channels. free perks include on-site hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags to go, as well as parking. additional amenities consist of a business center and coin-operated laundry facilities
O'Hare International Airport 27 min
Cantigny Park (27 min)
500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds plus 2 museums, 4 eateries & a bandshell. Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (22 min)
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (25 min)
Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm (16 min)
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (13 min)
Indoor LEGO-themed center featuring rides, building workshops, a 4D cinema, a gift shop & more. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (28 min)
Home & studio of the famed Prairie-style architect, with guided tours focused on his early career. McDonald's Museum (31 min)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (10 min)
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. Safari Land (14 min)
62,000-sq.-ft. indoor family amusement center with bowling, an arcade, jumping, go-karts & rides. Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park (11 min)
Seasonal kids' attraction with rides plus a playground, pirate ship, mini train & casual eats. Baps Shri Swaminarayan... (26 min)
Temple and architecture Cosley Zoo (23 min)
5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (18 min)
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space. The Morton Arboretum (18 min)
Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking. Lynfred Winery (14 min)
Sophisticated winery B&B featuring genteel rooms with fireplaces, plus free private winery tours. | 
