Downtown Chicago Tour

9:00am – 3:30pm with Historian Brad Hunt

Want to explore Chicago on Friday, June 27? Ride the train from Lake Forest to Chicago for a 3-hour tour of the city with Brad Hunt, a Professor of History at Loyola University, author of Planning Chicago (2013), and an Honorary Skelly (self-appointed). We will explore downtown, including the Riverwalk, Millenium Park, and venture into historically significant buildings with an eye to understanding the city’s changing landscape.

Details: Leave from the Forester Hotel at 9:00 a.m. via Lyft for a quick trip to the Lake Forest Train station at 911 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest (MUST use that address, as there are two Lake Forest train stations). Catch the 9:23am train to Union Station in Downtown Chicago ($13.50 round trip for a Day Pass, purchased on the train). Return on the 2:23 p.m. train, arriving in Lake Forest at 3:25 p.m. Questions? Text Brad Hunt at 312-719-3111.

Welcome Party

8:00 PM

Broken Tee Brewery

406 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 60040

Kick off the wedding weekend with drinks, bar snacks, and good company! All are welcome.

Wedding Ceremony & Celebration

4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Elawa Farm

1401 Middlefork Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Cocktail Attire- see FAQ

Post-Party

After 11:00 PM

Head back to The Forester Hotel for continued drinks and late-night fun

Transportation Details

Shuttle Service: Transportation will be provided from The Forester Hotel to the venue prior to the ceremony. Please be ready to depart from The Forester at 3:00 pm.

Parking: If you’re driving, you must park at St. James’s Church (1380 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045) as there is no parking at Elawa. A trolley will transport guests to and from the venue throughout the evening.

Post-Party: After 11:00 PM, transportation will be available back to The Forester for continued drinks and fun.