Venue & Visitor Info

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

• Lot C (Lakeside Center) is the closest parking area.
• Rates and availability vary. Check the McCormick Place website for details.
• Find useful resources and apps for parking at Choose Chicago. 

Public Transportation

• CTA ‘L’ Train: Take the Green Line to the Cermak-McCormick Place station, then walk east or take the #3 bus.
• Metra:  The Metra Electric (ME) Linestops at McCormick Place, with direct access to the venue. Leaving every hour, it is a 10-minute ride from downtown Millennium Station).
• Bus:  CTA bus routes #3 (King Drive) with stations along Michigan Ave from The Loop every ~10 minutes and #21 (Cermak) with stations along Cermak from Chinatown every ~15 minutes stop near McCormick Place.

Flying to Chicago

Chicago is served by two major airports:

• O’Hare International Airport (ORD): Accessible via the CTA Blue Line to downtown, then transfer to the Green Line.
• Midway International Airport (MDW): Accessible via the CTA Orange Line to downtown, then transfer to the Green Line.

Taxis, Rideshare, Water Taxis, Shuttles and Car Services, and Bike Share

• Taxis: E-hail and e-pay are available with the apps ARRO and CURB.
• Ride Share: The Lyft and Uber apps are available throughout the city.
• Water Taxi: As you explore Chicago, consider hoping on a water taxi with Chicago Water Taxi or Shoreline Sightseeing. Nearest stops to McCormick Place are Chinatown and Museum Campus, respectively.
• Shuttles and Car Services: If you are traveling with a larger group or prefer premier services, check out available shuttle, car, and limousine services.
• Bike Share: Bike-sharing services, such as Divvy, are available throughout Chicago, with docking stations near McCormick Place.

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.

Hotels

There are many convenient hotel options near McCormick Place, as well as in downtown Chicago. Popular areas include:

• Downtown Chicago & The Loop: A short train, bus, ride share, or bike ride away, with many options along the heart of downtown on the lakefront.
• South Loop: Close to the venue and easily accessible by public transportation.
• West Loop & River North: Popular districts with a range of accommodations and dining options.

Taxis, rideshare, and public transportation, including the CTA ‘L’ trains and buses or the Metra Electric, make getting to McCormick Place easy from these areas. For those up for a walk or bike ride, the Lakefront Trail offers a scenic walking or biking route along Lake Michigan.

Dining Options

• On-Site: Lunch concessions will be available on-site in the exhibit hall.
• Near McCormick Place: Check out these restaurants near McCormick Place.
• Nearby Neighborhoods: Chicago’s downtown restaurant scene is a vibrant blend of world-class dining and local favorites, offering everything from Michelin-starred experiences to beloved neighborhood gems. In the West Loop, Randolph Street’s “Restaurant Row” boasts award-winning eateries, from globally inspired tasting menus to gourmet burgers. River North is packed with sleek steakhouses, rooftop bars, and lively hotspots, while the Loop features a mix of classic Chicago institutions and modern food halls. Just south, the South Loop and Chinatown offer diverse flavors—authentic dim sum, hand-pulled noodles, and sizzling hot pots alongside upscale seafood and cozy cafés. Whether you’re after an innovative culinary adventure or a comforting classic, Chicago’s dining scene has something for everyone.