Set along the magnificent shores of Lake Michigan, the McCormick Place Lakeside Center offers a premier setting in the heart of Chicago for SFS25. As North America’s largest convention center, it provides ample space and stunning views—perfect for inspiration and collaboration at North America's Agrivoltaics Expo!
Address
McCormick Place Lakeside Center
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Driving
McCormick Place is accessible via I-55, I-90/I-94, and I-290. Please visit Driving Directions on the McCormick Place website for more detail.
Parking
Public Transportation
Flying to Chicago
Chicago is served by two major airports:
Taxis, Rideshare, Water Taxis, Shuttles and Car Services, and Bike Share
Walking & Biking
For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lakefront Trail provides a scenic and direct route to the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place from The Loop (~1 hr walk). This multi-use path stretches along Lake Michigan and is ideal for biking or walking between downtown hotels and the venue on a beautiful summer day!
Please visit Getting to McCormick Place and find more information about Public Transportation options on the McCormick Place website. Additionally, the Choose Chicago Getting Around webpage provides helpful information and links for getting around Chicago.
Attendees entering through the Lakeside Center entrance can access the venue directly from the Lot C parking lot or via the Lake Shore Drive pedestrian entrance. Ride share drop off at Gate 38 also provides direct building access.
Attendees entering through the North/South buildings can enter at Gate 4 and walk from west to east (towards the lake) across the Grand Concourse to reach the Lakeside Center.
Follow the signage to the main registration area in the Lakeside Ballroom for event check-in.
Maps
For a full view of the area surrounding McCormick Place, including campus buildings, parking lots, on-campus hotels, public transportation options, and ride share loading zones, please refer to the SFS25 Area Map.
Also find maps that show the location of McCormick Place in proximity to nearby hotels, restaurants, transit, and airports.
Hotels
While the Solar Farm Summit does not have a designated host hotel or room block, there are many convenient hotel options near McCormick Place, as well as in downtown Chicago, offering many options to fit different budgets and preferences. Popular areas include:
For easy transit to McCormick Place from the Loop via ride share, train or bus, we recommend looking into hotels along Michigan Avenue downtown in the Loop or South Loop where you can pick up the #3 bus or Metra Electric train that each have a stop at McCormick Place.
Here are a few budget-friendly nearby hotels along Michigan Avenue include (distance is from the hotel to the McCormick Square entrance at McCormick Place):
If you’re at a hotel near the CTA Green Line train (aka the ‘L’) or other 'L' train that you can transfer to Green from, the Green Line's Cermak-McCormick Place station is .5 miles west of McCormick Place.
Dining Options
Make the most of your time in Chicago! See Things to Do Near McCormick Place and Classic Chicago experiences at Choose Chicago.
Nearby attractions include:
Chicago's Downtown and Museum Campus just north of McCormick Place,
courtesy of Choose Chicago.
Come the weekend before for Lollapalooza
or stay the weekend after to explore Chicago Classics!
North/South Building Entrance; Gate 4
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