Going to a show in Chicago, IL
Airport to venue, closest lodging, rideshare, taxis, black car and SUV pickup, parking and transit in Chicago, IL, from official sources.
From the airport
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ground transportation)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (ground transportation)
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
Venues and closest lodging
McCormick Place
Parking. Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.
Transit. The Metra Electric station is on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse in McCormick Place South, a 7-minute ride from Millennium Station. The Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station is about a 7-minute walk from McCormick Place West. Source
Closest lodging. Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.
Shows in Chicago, IL
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026
A four-day cardiovascular science meeting run by the American Heart Association for clinicians, researchers and allied health professionals.
SC26
The international conference for high performance computing, networking, storage and analysis. It serves researchers, system operators, vendors and students.
PE Summit 2026
A summit for accounting firm leaders weighing private equity, a merger, an ESOP or staying independent. Advisors and investors also attend.
RSNA 2026 Annual Meeting
The yearly meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, covering medical imaging science, education and technical exhibits for radiology professionals.
AHR Expo 2027
A trade show for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, serving engineers, contractors and building owners.
Chicago Auto Show 2027
A public auto show at McCormick Place with vehicle displays, test tracks and themed attractions. It runs over nine days in February.
Midwinter Meeting 2027
The Chicago Dental Society's yearly meeting for dentists and dental teams.
ABA TECHSHOW 2027
A legal technology conference and expo run by the American Bar Association for lawyers and legal staff. This record describes the event only.
The Inspired Home Show 2027
A trade show for the home and housewares industry, hosted by the International Housewares Association.
HIMSS27 Global Health Conference and Exhibition
A conference and exhibition on health information and technology, covering topics such as AI, cybersecurity and digital health for clinical, IT and executive audiences.
Becker's Hospital Review 17th Annual Meeting
A panel and fireside chat conference for hospital and health system executives on operations, strategy and growth.
Digital Summit Chicago 2027
A regional digital marketing conference for marketing leaders, from one-person teams to full departments.
ProMat 2027
A manufacturing and supply chain trade show centered on material handling and logistics. It suits operations, warehouse and supply chain teams.
ISACA 2027 North America Conference
ISACA's North America conference on audit, risk, security and digital trust, offered in person or virtually. It serves governance and security professionals.
National Restaurant Association Show 2027
An annual trade show covering the whole foodservice industry, held in Chicago for restaurant operators and their suppliers.
2027 ASCO Annual Meeting
The American Society of Clinical Oncology's yearly meeting on cancer research and care, held in person and online for oncology professionals.
Small Business Expo Chicago 2027
A one-day trade show and conference for small business owners, entrepreneurs and start-ups in the Chicago area.
Coffee Fest Chicago 2027
A trade show and education event for specialty coffee shop owners and people planning to open one, held in Chicago.
NeoCon 2027
A commercial interior design and architecture show held in Chicago's Mart, with showrooms, exhibits and continuing education.
ASM Microbe 2027
The American Society for Microbiology's meeting on the microbial sciences, moving to a midweek format in 2027.
SHRM HR-X Live! 2027
SHRM's flagship HR event, formerly the Annual Conference, reshaped as a four-day credentialing academy. It is aimed at HR professionals and people leaders.
FABTECH 2027
A large North American show for metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing.
Newtopia Now 2027
An event for retailers and natural product brands, moving to Chicago at Rosemont for 2027. The full event runs September 14 to 16, with the show floor open September 15 and 16.
WEFTEC 2027
The Water Environment Federation's annual technical conference and exhibition on water and wastewater treatment and water quality.
Splunk .conf27
Splunk's user conference on security, observability and agentic AI. It serves people who use Splunk at work.
Greenbuild 2027
A conference and expo on green building and sustainable design for architects, owners and building professionals.
Neuroscience 2027
The annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience for brain researchers worldwide.
PRSA ICON 2027
The annual conference of the Public Relations Society of America, for PR and communications professionals.
IMTS 2028
The International Manufacturing Technology Show, a major gathering for manufacturing technology held in Chicago. It suits production and quality engineers, managers and executives.