Pilgrimages
We recommend that you call your nearby parish for information about pilgrimages. Many parishes organize pilgrimages and travel in groups to the Shrine. You can also gather with friends and family and make your pilgrimage to the Shrine. For large pilgrimage groups, we ask that you call our main office to register. Come walking, running, by bike, bus, or car; Our Lady of Guadalupe awaits you and welcomes you with open arms!
What time can I visit our
Lady of guadalupe?
The Celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe begin with the opening Mass on December 11 at 8 p.m. in the Plaza. The celebrations end with the closing Mass on December 12 at 7 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel. You can visit us at any time, as the Plaza remains open for all who wish to visit Our Lady of Guadalupe. Upon arrival, all pilgrims are welcomed with a blessing from a priest or a deacon.
Is there a cost?
There is no cost to attend the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A parking fee is charged for parking on the Shrine grounds. Please refer to the parking section below for more information.
Spiritual Services
Masses and Rosaries are held every hour during the celebrations to Our Lady of Guadalupe. There will be confessions on Thursday, December 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Marian Chapel. This is a spiritual experience; please cooperate with all the staff and respect all the rules of the Shrine.
information on parking
Due to limited parking on the Sanctuary grounds, there is a $15 fee per vehicle to park on the Sanctuary grounds. This fee helps facilitate traffic flow and contributes to the financial support of the Sanctuary during the Guadalupan Festivities. Below are the hours during which parking fees will be charged at the Shrine:
- From 4:00 p.m. on December 11 until 3:00 a.m. on December 12.
- From 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on December 12.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe has several remote parking areas that are free and open to the public.
St. Emily Parish
1400 E. Central Rd, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Parking will be available from 8:00 p.m. on December 11 until 6:30 a.m. on December 12. It will then reopen from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 12.
Plaza Palwaukee
664 Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Parking will be available from 4:00 p.m. on December 11 until 3:00 a.m. on December 12. It will then reopen from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on December 12.
Oakton Community College
1600 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Parking will be available from 9:00 p.m. on December 11 until 4:00 a.m. on December 12. It will then reopen from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on December 12.
Bus services will be available starting on December 11 at 6:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. on December 12. These bus services are for transporting people to the Shrine from the remote parking areas.
- From 4:00 p.m. on December 11 until 3:00 a.m. on December 12.
- From 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on December 12.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe has several remote parking areas that are free and open to the public.
St. Emily Parish
1400 E. Central Rd, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Parking will be available from 8:00 p.m. on December 11 until 6:30 a.m. on December 12. It will then reopen from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 12.
Plaza Palwaukee
664 Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Parking will be available from 4:00 p.m. on December 11 until 3:00 a.m. on December 12. It will then reopen from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on December 12.
Oakton Community College
1600 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Parking will be available from 9:00 p.m. on December 11 until 4:00 a.m. on December 12. It will then reopen from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on December 12.
Bus services will be available starting on December 11 at 6:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. on December 12. These bus services are for transporting people to the Shrine from the remote parking areas.
Lodging
Lodging is available for pilgrims who visit the Shrine during the feast. Below, you will find a list of hotels and accommodations offering special discounts for pilgrims.
Discounted rooms are limited.
Discounted rooms are limited.
Best Western Glenview -Chicagoland Inn and Suites
4514 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
Located ten minutes from the Shrine.
Click the button below for reservations.
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La Quinta by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport
6860 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Located twenty minutes from the Shrine. Click the button below for reservations.
ReservacionesCasa Iskali Our Lady of Guadalupe Campus
9430 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Located ten minutes from the Shrine.
Click the button below for reservations.
ReservacionesClick the button below for reservations.
