Transportation

Airports

O'Hare International and Midway International Airports offer thousands of flights a day. Included among those flights are hundreds of direct nonstops including 166 international provided by over 50 different airlines.

For more information about O’Hare International Airport, click here. 

For more information about Midway International Airport, click here.

McCormick Place is approximately 30-45 minutes from either the O’Hare International or Midway International Airports. 


Transportation to McCormick Place, South Building


Shuttle Bus Service
BAI will provide shuttle service to and from McCormick Place and the official hotels, the Hilton Chicago and the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.

Hours:
Monday, October 10       7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 11       7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12  7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 13      7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bus Services
Getting to McCormick Place is possible by using the city transit system. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) provides the following bus service and runs approximately every 15 minutes. Drop off is located at the main entrance to the South Building on Martin Luther King Drive.

  • From Downtown Chicago: The #3 King Drive bus runs downtown from morning to midnight daily. McCormick Place stops are at the following locations: 
    • South Building - King Drive and 23rd Street
    • West Building - southwest and northeast corners of Indiana Avenue and Cermak Road intersection
  • From Union Station: The #129 bus runs directly to McCormick Place, Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm. Otherwise, from the corner of Canal Street and Jackson Blvd, take the #7 Jackson to Michigan Avenue, obtain a transfer to the #3 which will take you to McCormick Place.
  • From the Ogilvie Transportation Center (previously Northwestern Train Station): The #129 bus runs directly to McCormick Place, Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm. Otherwise, take any bus to Michigan Avenue, obtain a transfer to the #3 King Drive which will take you to McCormick Place.

A full one-way fare with is $2.25. Please note that only dollar bills or coins are accepted as payment on buses and no transfers are available when paying cash.

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Regional Transit Authority (METRA)
Located on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse in the South Building, the METRA commuter railroad provides direct service within seven minutes to and from downtown Chicago. Service from the Millennium Station (located on Michigan Avenue between South Water and Randolph Street) to McCormick Place begins early morning, with more frequent pick-ups during rush hours. A one-way fare costs $2.25.

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Taxi Services
More than 5,800 city taxis are at your service in Chicago. A ride from O'Hare International Airport to McCormick Place takes approximately 45 minutes and costs between $40-$45. From Midway Airport, fares range between $20-$25.

A taxi stand is available at McCormick Place. Onsite direction signs and personnel at the McCormick Place Concierge Desk will direct attendees to the appropriate gate.

Shared Taxi Program
This transportation option allows up to four passengers to share a taxicab for a flat per person fare. This program covers hotels, restaurants and other attractions within these downtown boundaries: Roosevelt Road on the south, North Avenue on the north, Halsted Street on the west and Lake Michigan on the east. Shared rides are available two hours before the expo closes. The taxi starter or McCormick Place Security personnel will provide assistance onsite.

McCormick Place Parking
Getting to McCormick Place is easy and convenient. Lot A garage is the primary parking location for this year’s event.

Lot A (8' h clearance) is a six level garage with 2,100 parking spaces and is located on Martin Luther King Drive, adjacent to the West Building. Covered walkways from Lot A leading directly into McCormick Place and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel also provide added convenience. The parking rate is $19 for up to 16 hours and $30 from 16 to 24 hours. There are no in-and-out privileges. Overnight parking is available in Lot A only. Lost tickets will pay the $30 fee per day.

Lot B (also known as 31st Street Lot) is an outdoor surface parking lot located at 31st Street near Lake Shore Drive South and Moe Drive. It holds over 1,800 vehicles. The parking rate is a flat fee of $14 per day with no in-and-out privileges. This parking lot is open throughout event hours. Overnight parking is not available.

Parking fees can be paid by cash or credit card; VISA, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. 

Click to view the printable map of the McCormick Place area. 

Click to view printable directions for McCormick Place Parking LOT A or McCormick Place Parking LOT B.