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Hotels near Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC for UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Indiana State on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, ranked by points value. Gondola compares the points redemption against the cash rate at every premium hotel within 5 km of the venue for event night, across Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Accor, and more, so you can see which way costs less before you book. Book direct through Gondola to earn your hotel loyalty points, credit card points, and Gondola Cash back on every reservation.

UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Indiana State at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC

Hotels Near Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC for UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Indiana State

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Chicago, IL

The United Center, Wrigley Field, and the Loop theaters are within reach of the Magnificent Mile hotel corridor, one of the deepest points-bookable markets in the Midwest. Prices below are for the night of the event, with the walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC on every hotel. Want advanced search?

2.2 mi · 46 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.5 mi · 51 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

1.7 mi · 34 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.0 mi · 40 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.2 mi · 45 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.2 mi · 46 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.5 mi · 51 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

1.7 mi · 35 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

1.3 mi · 26 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

3.0 mi · 61 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.0 mi · 41 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.4 mi · 48 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.0 mi · 40 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

1.7 mi · 34 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.2 mi · 44 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.0 mi · 41 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

1.3 mi · 27 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

2.4 mi · 49 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 2 nights from Dec 14

2.3 mi · 46 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 2 nights from Dec 15

2.4 mi · 48 min walk to Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · 1 night, Dec 15

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Where should I stay near Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC for UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Indiana State?

With UIC Flames Men's Basketball. Presented by Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC.

For Tuesday, December 15, 2026, Gondola compared live cash and points rates at premium hotels within 5 km of Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC and narrowed them to the 20 with the best points value for event night. The strongest points redemption is Park Hyatt Chicago: 30,000 World of Hyatt points for a night that costs $439 in cash, about 1.46 cents per point. For a more everyday stay, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago runs 20,000 World of Hyatt points versus $216, around 1.08 cents per point. The United Center, Wrigley Field, and the Loop theaters are within reach of the Magnificent Mile hotel corridor, one of the deepest points-bookable markets in the Midwest. Every booking is direct with the hotel, so you keep your hotel loyalty points and status nights, earn your credit card points, and get 3-7% back in Gondola Cash on top of all of it.

Hotels near Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC for UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Indiana State, ranked by points value

Premium hotels within 5 km of Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC with points availability for Tuesday, December 15, 2026. Distance is a straight line from the venue; walking time assumes a brisk pace. Cash and points are per night for the stay shown. Value per point shows the cents of cash value you get for each point redeemed. Last updated November 8, 2026.
#HotelDistanceStayPoints programCash / nightPoints / nightValue per point
1Park Hyatt ChicagoPark Hyatt2.2 mi · 46 min walk1 night, Dec 15World of Hyatt$43930,0001.46¢
2Hyatt Regency McCormick Place ChicagoHyatt Regency2.5 mi · 51 min walk1 night, Dec 15World of Hyatt$21620,0001.08¢
3The Westin Chicago River NorthWestin1.7 mi · 34 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$54852,0001.05¢
4Hyatt Regency ChicagoHyatt Regency2.0 mi · 40 min walk1 night, Dec 15World of Hyatt$19420,0000.97¢
5The St. Regis ChicagoSt Regis2.2 mi · 45 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$74690,0000.83¢
6The Talbott HotelAutograph Collection Hotels & Resorts2.2 mi · 46 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$29938,0000.79¢
7W Chicago - LakeshoreW Hotels2.5 mi · 51 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$23429,6000.79¢
8Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt HotelDestination Hotels1.7 mi · 35 min walk1 night, Dec 15World of Hyatt$19625,0000.78¢
9JW Marriott ChicagoJW Marriott1.3 mi · 26 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$45065,0000.69¢
10Hotel LincolnJoie De Vivre3.0 mi · 61 min walk1 night, Dec 15World of Hyatt$9915,0000.66¢
11Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel ChicagoRadisson Blu - by Choice Hotels2.0 mi · 41 min walk1 night, Dec 15Choice Privileges Rewards$19430,0000.65¢
12Thompson Chicago, by HyattThompson Hotels2.4 mi · 48 min walk1 night, Dec 15World of Hyatt$15325,0000.61¢
13The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue ChicagoLuxury Collection2.0 mi · 40 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$32253,0000.61¢
14Renaissance Chicago Downtown HotelRenaissance1.7 mi · 34 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$30352,0000.58¢
15Sheraton Grand Chicago RiverwalkSheraton Hotel2.2 mi · 44 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$21537,0000.58¢
16InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG HotelInter-Continental2.0 mi · 41 min walk1 night, Dec 15IHG One Rewards$17431,0000.56¢
17Kimpton Gray Hotel, an IHG HotelKimpton Hotels1.3 mi · 27 min walk1 night, Dec 15IHG One Rewards$23443,0000.54¢
18Marriott Marquis ChicagoMarriott Hotels & Resorts2.4 mi · 49 min walk2 nights from Dec 14Marriott Bonvoy$25448,0000.53¢
19Waldorf Astoria ChicagoWaldorf Astoria2.3 mi · 46 min walk2 nights from Dec 15Hilton Honors$50295,0000.53¢
20The Ritz-Carlton, ChicagoRitz-Carlton2.4 mi · 48 min walk1 night, Dec 15Marriott Bonvoy$37973,0000.52¢

Staying near Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC for UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Indiana State: common questions

Can I book a hotel near Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC with points for UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Indiana State?

Yes. 20 premium hotels within 5 km of Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC have points availability for the night of December 15, 2026. The list above ranks them by cents-per-point value so you can see where your hotel points stretch furthest on event night.

Which hotel near Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC gives the most points value for UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Indiana State?

Right now it is Park Hyatt Chicago at about 1.46 cents per point, redeeming 30,000 World of Hyatt points for a night that would otherwise cost $439.

How far is Park Hyatt Chicago from Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC?

Park Hyatt Chicago is about 2.2 mi · 46 min walk from Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, measured in a straight line from the venue, so plan on a little longer on foot.

What hotels are within walking distance of Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC?

None of the ranked hotels is within a 20-minute walk of Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC; the closest is JW Marriott Chicago at 1.3 mi · 26 min walk.

Do I still earn points and status booking Chicago hotels through Gondola?

Yes. Gondola books directly with the hotel, so you keep your hotel loyalty points and status nights and earn your credit card points. On top of that you get 3-7% back in Gondola Cash, where $1 in Gondola Cash equals $1 toward your next booking.

How often are these Chicago event hotel deals updated?

Gondola refreshes these rankings regularly from live rate data. This page was last updated November 8, 2026.

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