One of the best ways to get to downtown Chicago without a car from Hamilton Lakes, Itasca IL is to take the Metra train on the Milwaukee District West Line. You can catch the train from the Itasca station, which is 1.6 miles (walk) from the hotel. The train will take you to Chicago Union Station in about 50 minutes. From there, you can walk, bike, or use public transportation to explore the city.

Uber or Lyft cost is about $35 - $50. The travel time depends on the traffic, but it usually takes about 30 minutes.

The architectural tour is one of the world's best Trip Advisor recommended tours; wendellaboats.com

Busse Woods is about 6 miles from the hotel. It has hiking/biking trails, non-motorized boat rentals, fishing. Busse Woods - Forest Preserves of Cook County (fpdcc.com)

Several public courses are nearby. Eaglewood Golf Course is located about 4 miles from the hotel; eaglewoodresort.com

Woodfield Mall located in Schaumburg is about a 10 minute drive from the hotel. It is the largest mall in Illinois offering a variety of shopping and dining. Welcome To Woodfield Mall - A Shopping Center In Schaumburg, IL - A Simon Property The Streets of Woodfield located just outside the mall offer additional dining, shopping, entertainment: Streets of Woodfield | Schaumburg, IL (shopthestreetsofwoodfield.com)

Rosemont Entertainment District is located about a 20 minute drive from the hotel and has 15 dining and entertainment venues offering upscale international cuisine, live music and comedy, state-of-the-art film, indoor skydiving, bowling and more. Parkway Bank Park – It's all here in Rosemont

Fox & Turtle: Located at 400 E Orchard St, Itasca, the Fox & Turtle is a relaxed, upscale American pub that serves fresh ingredients in a rustic pub setting with amazing views of the beautiful Itasca Country Club golf course. They are open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Church Street Brewing Company - this brewery is about 3 miles from the hotel at 1480 Industrial Dr. Unit C in Itasca. This brewery has open outdoor space and often has entertainment.

Wine with Me - this wine store/bar is located across the street from the Itasca metra station about 2 miles from the hotel. They have a partnership with four restaurants where you can have food delivered to the bar. www.winewithmeitasca.com

Naxos A Greek Island Restaurant: Situated at 933 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca, Naxos is a neighborhood microbrewery and taproom that serves specialty and regional craft beer. They are open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Tree Guys Pizza Pub: Located at 101 E Irving Park Rd, Itasca .Tree Guys Pizza Pub is a family-friendly tavern that serves pizza, burgers, and other Italian-American fare. They also host trivia nights.

Itasca Brewing Company: Situated at 400 E Orchard St, Itasca. Itasca Brewing Company is a local brewery that offers a variety of craft beers2. They are open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekdays and till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.