Hotel and Travel

FAI 2027 will take place at the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605 USA.

When you register for the conference, you will receive an email from
‍no-reply@configio.com with the hotel reservation link. It goes out automatically in the confirmation email upon registration. You can also book a room by following this link.

Please be wary of anyone sending you a hotel link that is not from
‍no-reply@configio.com or directly from a staff member. This is a scam and in no way connected to our event.

The hotel block closes on December 26, 2026.

Chicago Hilton
Rooms start at $185 USD per night

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Hotel Amenities & Policies

For a complete list of hotel amenities and policies, including info about WiFi, parking, and Check-in/Check out times, please see the Hilton Chicago website.
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United Airlines Discount

We have a special partnership with United Airlines for discounted flights to Chicago for our event. Our attendees get a discounted rate for the flight, and Folk Alliance International gets a small bit of money back that we can use for staff travel. To make flight reservations online please use the discount code: ZT2H756198 . MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings℠ discount code. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays) at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit united.com/meetingtravel and enter the code above. Booking fees are waived for United Meetings reservations. International customers may contact their local United® Reservation Desk.
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Hotel & Ride Share

Want to split the cost of a hotel room? Become a member and subscribe to the Hotel Room & Ride Sharing community blog, where you and others can post that you’re looking to share a room or a ride from the airport!

Border Crossing Letter

To better facilitate your entry into the United States from the Canada or elsewhere, please download and bring with you the Border Crossing Letter from FAI's executive director, Jennifer Roe.

Parking in Chicago

Parking at the host hotel is an option. Here are additional options that may be less expensive:

Chicago Parking

7th Street Garage

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