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McCormick Place
Convention Center, Conference Room, and Event Space
South Loop, Chicago
"Love coming here for the auto show."(3 Tips)
"1 in the nation for conventions and expos"(3 Tips)
"Great place for trade shows and convention"(3 Tips)
"Massive meeting space, wear comfortable shoes."(3 Tips)
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Don't just tell a friend to meet at Starbucks - you'll need to specify (1) the concourse of the West Building, (2) on level 2.5 of the South Bldg or (3) on the level 3 show floor of the North Bldg. Read moreUpvoted Mar 14
We will continue to come back for c2e2 every year. Love that there are more food and drink options open since we first started coming to this convention. The spaces and meeting rooms were comfortable.
As someone who works a lot of trade shows I tip my hat to this venue. Well planned space, attractive clean food court with decent selections. Free wifi and very easy to get a cab if you need one.
Don’t be wary to walk here from the loop. I do it often, either near the lake or down Wabash, Michigan, & Indiana Avenues. It’s good for you!
Tamiko MuhammadMay 3, 2018This place is a beast! Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes, cuz it ain't no punk traveling through this entity!
Chris MuñozFebruary 19, 2013Very clean place. Parking staff, not the friendliest. Pretty secured place for the most part. Be sure to look at the touchscreen TV where you can take pictures and send them to people.
Maggie ESeptember 27, 2018Wear comfy shoes! You’ll be walking a lot between the entrance, restrooms, food options, etc.
Korinne CarrJune 26, 2016Went for the Chicago Food Truck Festival, yummy! The food was pricey so I'd recommend knowing which trucks you'd like to buy from before going.
Hannah AlkadiDecember 30, 2016I was here for MAS-ICNA and loved this venue! Food choices are a wee bit lacking but otherwise I felt like I was in a mall or airport. So much to do.
Justin CollinsJune 19, 2019If you are sitting luggage on the last day of the conference, skip the wait and sure at the Marriott that is attached to the conference center. You'll save a bunch of time- ACE Mystery ShoppingMay 17, 2013Shirley, at the information desk in the north building, is super friendly and helpful!
The parking situation left much to be desired. Always come early to the event. The building(s) itself is quite nice and open. The opposite of the parking lot.
Linda KochJune 21, 2013Wear comfortable shoes if you're attending a conference here; this place is huge!
I like going to conventions here. They know how to bring in customers for these events.
C BNovember 19, 2013Bring good walking shoes. Parking lots can fill up so know alternative parking lot choices.
David HeiserFebruary 16, 2016Wear comfortable shoes if you're going to be standing on the convention floor for a while. Brutal on the feet.- The size of this place is keeping it #1 in the nation for conventions and expos
Great place for a convention! If your event has bus service, I recommend that over the long taxi lines
Roosevelt CollectionOctober 31, 2011It's the largest convention center in the U.S. with four interconnected buildings. When you visit be sure to visit the Arie Crown Theatre for a show.
Angelito LeMontréalaisJune 8, 2010This is one stunningly beautiful center for the modernist ... Well designed with the user in mind and great views of the cityscape and lake. Read more
Way too much room to walk around here. My feet always hurt after a trade show here. Have lunch in the cafeteria, lots of food choices but it will cost you almost $20.
Lauren MeekAugust 9, 2014Parking is expensive and street parking is hard to get so take public transportation to get here
The White HouseJune 19, 2012President Obama attends the NATO summit, a gathering of leaders from the 28 member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Read more
Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010When not being used to store bat gear, McCormick Places hosts a number of annual conventions, as well as popular events like The Chicago Auto Show. Read more
Allan MMarch 22, 2016Don't mind shows here,but food court awful & overpriced. Why was Jamba Juice closed,b4 end C2E2? I'll also warn McD's here DOESN'T serve breakfast all day. Eat before u travel McCormick, if possible!
Did you know that McCormick Place has over 100 pieces of public art! Check it out on in the McCormick Place South and West Buildings. Read more
#NRA and #NCA both have shows at the same time! #SweetsAndSnacks #RestaurantShow 👌🏾♦️
Great place to stay for events at Soldiers Field.
The Starbucks near the bridge to the south building typically has no line in the morning.
Where 2012 Presidential history was made. #ObamaBiden
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McCormick Place
2301 S Lake Shore Dr (btwn Burnham Harbor Dr. & Access Rd.)
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
McCormick Place is comprised of four state-of-the-art buildings. These buildings have a combined total of 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, 1.2 million square feet all on one level, making it the nation's largest convention center.
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- Today
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Mon
- 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Tue
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Wed
- 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Thu
- 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
(312) 791-7000
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Places inside McCormick Place
"firefighter-paramedic memorial park, cool fountain in the back. awesome views of northerly island & lake. i'd walk the paved lakefill bank rather than the bike path for undisturbed peace."
Yvonne Hortillo
"A great convention center!!! Lots of bathrooms and great wifi. The only downside is their painful chairs."
Kristen Jeffery
"Chicago Marathon Expo, it's hard to get to."
Mark Mulder
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