Hotel in Evanston, IL near Northwestern University and Chicago Enjoy our newly renovated hotel, the Holiday Inn Chicago North – Evanston, located a half mile from Northwestern University, adjacent to Rotary International, and within 3 miles of Kellogg School of Management and Loyola University Chicago. Our prime Chicago location offers the best of Evanston’s dining, shopping and the fan favorite Ryan Field to cheer on the Northwestern Wildcats. Our free shuttle operates within a 3 mile radius of the hotel, offering easy access to Northwestern Universitys campus, the Purple Line, Metra, Evanstons beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, and more. Our Chicago hotel provides convenient access to public transportation, just 2 blocks from the Dempster Purple Line station and half a mile from the Main St Metra station. Our Evanston hotel accommodations include free Wifi, safe, microwave, refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker. For your convenience, we offer 24 hour fitness center and business center. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at our signature restaurant University Plaza Café (UPC) featuring gourmet comfort food. Wind down in our lounge featuring seasonal appetizers and a great drink menu, or make a splash at our outdoor swimming pool. We look forward to welcoming you with contemporary hospitality.