Logistics, transport and aerospace

Chicago Boat Show 2027

A five-day indoor boat show in Rosemont near O'Hare, with a broad selection of boats.

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February 3 to 7, 2027, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. Dates confirmed on the organizer's page: 2026-11-02. Recheck before you book, since organizers change details.

Independent planning reference. Delta Arc is not the organizer and does not sell tickets. Delta Arc has not announced attendance at this event, and listing it is not an endorsement.

What to see

  • The Discover Boating Beach Club and an opening night social. Source
  • Exhibitor and boat brand lists with an interactive floor plan. Source

What to plan

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Parking and the venue

Parking

Public parking is in the William Street Garage and East Parking Garage. Source

Transit

Pace Bus 811 links the center to the Rosemont Transit Center on the CTA Blue Line. The center is five minutes from O'Hare. Source

Accessibility

The venue has a disability services statement on the show's travel page. Source

Where to stay

Rosemont hotels listed include Embassy Suites Chicago O'Hare Rosemont and The Westin O'Hare. Source

Official housing page. Use it first: offers that use a show's name are not always connected to the organizer.

From the airport

Travel details for the Chicago area.

Airports

Airport to the venue

From downtown, the Metra Electric line reaches McCormick Place from Millennium Station, and the Green Line stops at Cermak-McCormick Place. Source

Rideshare

At O'Hare, rideshare pickup is on the upper level at Terminal 2, at poles marked 2A through 2G, and at Terminal 3, at poles marked 3G through 3K. Source

Taxis

At both airports, taxi stands are on the lower level curb outside baggage claim. The airport says to use the stands to be sure of a licensed driver. Suburban taxis should be arranged ahead by calling a suburban company. Source

Black car and SUV pickup

Limousines and black cars must be arranged in advance and meet riders on the lower level. Call the company after claiming bags and it will give a plate number and meeting point. Lists of pre-arranged limousine services are posted at the airports, not on the web pages read. Source

Public transit

CTA Blue Line trains serve O'Hare 24 hours a day. The CTA Orange Line serves Midway. Source

Rosemont travel guide →

Questions worth asking there

A claim at a show is a starting point. These questions help you test it.

  • Which certification or construction standard does this boat meet, and can the builder show it?
  • Under what load and sea conditions were the speed and range figures measured?
  • Is the boat on display equipped the same way as the one offered for order?
  • Who handles warranty service near where the boat will be kept?

Common questions

When is Chicago Boat Show 2027?

February 3 to 7, 2027.

Where is Chicago Boat Show 2027 held?

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL.

Where do I park for Chicago Boat Show 2027?

Public parking is in the William Street Garage and East Parking Garage.

How do I get to Chicago Boat Show 2027 from the airport?

From downtown, the Metra Electric line reaches McCormick Place from Millennium Station, and the Green Line stops at Cermak-McCormick Place.

Where should I stay for Chicago Boat Show 2027?

Rosemont hotels listed include Embassy Suites Chicago O'Hare Rosemont and The Westin O'Hare.

All the way through

Before, during and after

Before the show

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During the show

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After the show

Turn notes into a decision while they are fresh.

Where next

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First time at a major show

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Show planning checklist

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Parking and getting there

Parking and transit change by event and by day. The venue and the transit agency are the sources to trust, close to the date.

Hotels and travel

Use the organizer's official housing page as your starting point. Third-party offers that use a show's name are not always connected to the organizer.

During the show

A claim on a show floor sounds as firm as a published figure. It usually is not. Keep the same few questions in your pocket, and class what you hear.

Meeting planner

A meeting earns its time when both sides know the question before they sit down.

After the show

The value of a show is decided in the two weeks afterward, when notes turn into decisions or get lost.

How to cite this page. Delta Arc, LLC. “Chicago Boat Show 2027 planning reference.” DA-EV-chicago-boat-show-2027, version 1, as of 2026-11-02. https://thedeltaarc.com/events/chicago-boat-show-2027/

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