Housing & Travel Information
Housing and Travel Information
Stay & Explore:
Discover Chicago’s hospitality and special discounts for Magnet & Pathway Conference attendees. For a list of attractions in Chicago, please visit Choose Chicago.
Connections Housing is the official housing provider for the Magnet & Pathway Conference. Please note: ANCC's official conference hotels do not accept direct reservations. To receive special rates and features, you must book through Connections Housing. Do not book through other services.
*A portion of the room rate may be used to offset the cost of shuttle transportation and Convention Center rental fees.
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Housing Information
Housing Scams
Be Aware of Housing Scams
Reservations made through any agency other than Connections Housing are at your own risk. Be aware of nonofficial housing companies that contact exhibitors and attendees claiming to be able to secure hotel rooms at a better rate. These “poachers” are not authorized to represent ANCC. Previous attendees reported that after paying these companies, no rooms were reserved, and they lost their money. If you are being contacted by any other company claiming they are the official housing service for this event, please contact sales@ana.org and include “Housing Scam” in the subject line.
For any questions regarding housing requests, please contact Connections Housing directly at magnethpathway@connectionshousing.com.
Housing Questions
If your preferred hotel dates are not available online, please contact Connections Housing with your required dates and contact information.
If your preferred hotel dates are not available for your entire stay, please reserve the days available and send an email to magnethpathway@connectionshousing.com with the additional nights needed. Please make sure to include your hotel reservation acknowledgement number.
ANCC Housing and Connections Housing
Domestic and International: +1 (404) 842.0000
Fax: +1 (470) 822-0250
Email: magnethpathway@connectionshousing.com
Booking Benefits
- Stay at official conference hotels with other conference attendees
- Best rate assurance
- Complimentary shuttles to and from the McCormick Convention Center and official conference hotels
- Special deals offered exclusively to Magnet & Pathway Conference® participants
- Networking opportunities
- Save time booking
- Be confident all hotels were reviewed and approved by ANCC
- Support the conference and ANCC by staying at official conference hotels
Flight Discounts
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer exclusive discounted fares for those traveling to the Magnet and Pathway Conference 2026.
How to Access Your Discount: Book your travel through SWABIZ® using the conference-specific link below:
Valid Travel Dates: October 23, 2026 – November 3, 2026
Enjoy flexible flight options, award‑winning service, and special savings as you travel to the conference.
Book early to secure the best availability.
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Transportation Information
To and From the Chicago Airports
Chicago is home to two international airports is serviced by O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). Both conveniently located in the center of the country, with thousands of daily inbound and outbound flights to more than 240 destinations.
Chicago O'Hare, or simply O'Hare, is the main international airport serving Chicago, Illinois and approximately 18 miles to the business district.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), typically referred to as Midway Airport, Chicago Midway, or simply Midway, is a major commercial airport on the Southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, located approximately 12 miles to the business district.
There are many ways passengers can get to and from Midway International Airport and O’Hare. Public transportation such as the CTA "L" trains and Metra offer up easy and economical travel to and from both airports. The CTA Orange Line station is located at Midway and the CTA Blue Line station is located at O’Hare, offering easy access for passengers.
Taxis, limos, rideshare, airport shuttles, regional bus services and rental cars are all accessible to passengers at both Midway and O'Hare airports for passengers in the city, suburbs, and surrounding states.
Ground Transportation in Chicago
Getting around Chicago has many options within the city such as CTA, Metra Rail, Taxi & Rideshare, and water taxis. For more information, visit Chicago's Public Transit Guide.
Conference Shuttle Service
The ANCC Magnet and Pathway Conference will provide detailed shuttle service from Official Conference Hotels that are not within walking distance of McCormick Place.
The shuttle schedule will become available as we get closer to the event.
Parking
McCormick Place offers ample parking at the locations near the Convention Center for a daily fee for meeting attendees and exhibitors.
Parking is located in three (3) locations at the Convention Center:
Lot A – 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
*this lot is closest to conference
Lot B – 3050 South Moe Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Lot C – Fort Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
For ridesharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, pick-up and drop-off locations have been designated Gate 4 at McCormick Place on Level 1.
View more information about parking at McCormick Place.