Sophisticated Transportation forFour Seasons Chicago

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago occupies a distinguished position at 120 East Delaware Place, nestled between the Magnificent Mile and the Gold Coast at the summit of 900 North Michigan Avenue. Since its opening, it has been the defining luxury hotel wedding venue in Chicago, known for impeccable service, exquisite cuisine, and event spaces that balance grandeur with intimacy. The Four Seasons name carries global recognition for excellence, and the Chicago property lives up to that reputation in every way.

The hotel's primary wedding venue is the Grand Ballroom, a magnificent space with soaring ceilings, elegant crystal chandeliers, and a neutral color palette that photographers love. The ballroom accommodates up to 500 guests for a seated dinner and can be configured for ceremonies as well. For more intimate celebrations, the Seasons Restaurant offers private dining with views of Delaware Place, and the hotel's suite collection provides options for ultra-private ceremonies for the closest family and friends.

What sets the Four Seasons apart from other luxury hotels is its anticipatory service. The wedding coordination team doesn't simply respond to requests; they anticipate what you'll need before you know you need it. Fresh water appears when you look thirsty. A pressed napkin arrives when a champagne flute tips. This level of care extends to every vendor working at the Four Seasons, and our transportation team holds ourselves to that same anticipatory standard. When we serve a Four Seasons wedding, we don't wait for instructions; we proactively communicate, adjust, and deliver.

The Four Seasons Location Advantage

The hotel's position at the intersection of the Gold Coast and Magnificent Mile provides outstanding access to Chicago's best photo locations and ceremony venues. Lincoln Park, Oak Street Beach, and the lakefront are all within a 10-minute drive. The quiet, tree-lined streets of the Gold Coast offer elegant backdrops just blocks away. And the Michigan Avenue corridor provides the urban energy and architectural drama that make Chicago wedding photography so distinctive.

This central location also means guest shuttles can reach virtually any downtown hotel within 10 to 15 minutes. Review our luxury fleet and wedding packages to design the perfect transportation plan for your Four Seasons celebration.

Delaware Place Arrival

The Four Seasons' main entrance is on Delaware Place, a relatively quiet one-way street that runs east off Michigan Avenue. This location provides a more intimate arrival setting compared to hotels directly on Michigan Avenue. Our limousines pull directly to the entrance, where Four Seasons doormen in their distinctive uniforms assist passengers. The canopied entrance offers weather protection, and the positioning allows for beautiful arrival photography with the hotel's elegant facade as a backdrop.

For larger vehicles, including our Mercedes Sprinter shuttles, Delaware Place offers sufficient space for loading and unloading. The street is wide enough to accommodate our vehicles without blocking traffic, and the Four Seasons valet team coordinates vehicle staging to ensure smooth operations during busy wedding hours.

Parking and Guest Access

The Four Seasons sits atop the 900 North Michigan shopping complex, which includes a large parking garage accessible from multiple entrances on Delaware, Rush, and Walton. Valet parking is available at the hotel entrance and is the recommended option for wedding guests. For out-of-town guests unfamiliar with downtown Chicago, our guest shuttle service is particularly valuable, as it eliminates the stress of garage navigation and downtown driving entirely.

The Gold Coast residential neighborhood surrounding the Four Seasons has limited street parking, and most spaces are permit-restricted. Guests should not plan on finding street parking, making either valet or shuttle service essential for a smooth experience.

Coordination with the Four Seasons Team

We maintain a direct communication channel with the Four Seasons wedding coordination team throughout your event. This includes a pre-wedding logistics meeting, day-of real-time updates via phone, and coordination with the valet and doormen teams. If your ceremony runs 10 minutes late, we adjust all subsequent timing automatically. If a photo stop runs long, we communicate the revised schedule to the hotel so cocktail hour adjustments can be made. This level of coordination is what Four Seasons couples expect, and what we consistently deliver.

Timing Tips for Four Seasons Weddings

Four Seasons weddings in Chicago follow a refined schedule, with most ceremonies beginning between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. This timing allows for a leisurely photo session beginning at 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM, visiting two to three locations before returning to the hotel for final preparations. The hotel's proximity to Lincoln Park means you can include natural garden settings at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, beach shots at North Avenue Beach, and urban architecture along the Gold Coast in a single two-hour photography window.

Peak wedding season at the Four Seasons runs from May through October, with Saturday evenings being the most popular. We recommend booking transportation at least three months in advance for peak dates, and six months or more for popular vehicles like the Rolls Royce Phantom. Off-season weddings in November through March benefit from lower traffic, easier parking for guests, and the dramatic beauty of Chicago's winter lakefront.

For couples who plan a first look before the ceremony, we can arrange an early pickup from the getting-ready suite, transport to a private first-look location such as the Chicago Cultural Center or the lakefront, and then return to the hotel for the photo session to begin in earnest. This approach maximizes your time together and creates beautiful, intimate moments before the excitement of the ceremony.

The Four Seasons' Gold Coast location is surrounded by some of Chicago's finest ceremony venues. Many couples choose a separate ceremony location to add variety and meaning to their wedding day before celebrating at the hotel.

Fourth Presbyterian Church (4 minutes) -- The Gothic Revival masterpiece at 126 E Chestnut St is one of Chicago's most beloved ceremony venues. Its dramatic sanctuary and courtyard garden complement a Four Seasons reception beautifully.

Holy Name Cathedral (7 minutes) -- For Catholic ceremonies, Chicago's principal cathedral at 735 N State St provides a magnificent setting. We navigate through the quieter Gold Coast streets to avoid Michigan Avenue congestion.

St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church (5 minutes) -- This charming Gold Coast church at 1424 N Dearborn Pkwy offers an intimate ceremony setting within a neighborhood setting, providing a beautiful contrast to the Four Seasons' urban elegance.

Lincoln Park Conservatory (10 minutes) -- For non-traditional ceremonies, this Victorian glass conservatory offers a botanical wonderland. Couples exchange vows among palm trees and ferns before returning to the Four Seasons for the reception.

The Drake Hotel (3 minutes) -- Some couples combine the historic charm of a Drake Hotel ceremony in the Palm Court with a Four Seasons reception, leveraging the close proximity of these two legendary venues.

Browse our complete Chicago wedding venue guide for additional ceremony and reception combinations.