A Quick Reference Guide to McCormick Place
Do you have an upcoming show at McCormick Place? Read on for valuable information for your visit to McCormick Place and have a great show!
McCormick Place, Chicago
http://mccormickplace.com/
McCormick Place, located in Chicago, IL is the largest convention center in North America. The center was commissioned by Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Ground breaking for the facility occurred in 1958 and by November 1960, McCormick Place opened to the public. A fire in 1967 destroyed the exposition center and the rebuilt portion opened in 1971. There have been many modifications and additions to McCormick Place over the years and it remains one of the most popular destinations for trade shows, conventions and exhibitions in the world.
Getting There and Parking:
There are three parking lots at McCormick Place. Your show may have set up discounted parking rates for exhibitors. Consult your Exhibitor Prospectus or Show Management regarding parking rates.
Parking Lot A: 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
FROM O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (22 Miles), NORTHWEST OR THE NORTH:
Follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Martin L. King Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
FROM THE WEST:
Take I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Martin L. King Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
FROM MIDWAY AIRPORT (10 Miles) OR SOUTHWEST::
Take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Martin L. King Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
FROM THE SOUTH OR INDIANA via I-80/94:
From I-80/94, exit at I-94 West (Bishop Ford Expressway) and proceed on I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Martin L. King Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
FROM INDIANA-SKYWAY:
Take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Martin L. King Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
FROM NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE (US-41):
From Lake Shore Drive, exit at 31st Street and turn right (West). Turn right again on Martin L. King Drive. Turn left on 24th Place. Follow signs to Lot A.
FROM SOUTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE (US-41):
From Lake Shore Drive, exit at 31st Sreet. and turn left (West). Turn right on Martin L. King Drive. Turn left on 24th Place. Follow signs to Lot A.
FROM CONGRESS PARKWAY:
From Congress Parkway, turn right onto Michigan Avenue Proceed south to Cermak Road. (E. 22nd Street). Turn left on Cermak Road, to Martin Luther King Drive. Follow signs to Lot A
Parking Lot B: 3050 South Moe Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
From Downtown Chicago
Proceed South on Lake Shore Drive, and exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From I-55 (Stevenson) Expressway
Proceed South on Lake Shore Drive, and exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From I-90/94 (Kennedy/Edens) Expressway
Proceed South on I-90/94 to I-55 (Stevenson Expressway). Proceed East on I-55 to Lake Shore Drive. Proceed South on Lake Shore Drive, and exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From I-290 (Eisenhower) Expressway
Proceed East on Congress Parkway to Columbus Drive. Proceed South on Columbus Drive, which will merge into Lake Shore Drive. Proceed South on Lake Shore Drive, and exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From Northbound Lake Shore Drive
Exit at 31st Street and make a left turn at the traffic light. Proceed and go to the next traffic light. Make an immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From 31st Street
Proceed East on 31st Street to Moe Drive, that is the McCormick Place service drive immediately West of the 31st Street exit on Lake Shore Drive. Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
Parking Lot C: Fort Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
FROM O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (22 Miles), NORTHWEST OR THE NORTH: :
Follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
FROM THE WEST:
Take I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
FROM MIDWAY AIRPORT (10 Miles) OR SOUTHWEST: :
Take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to Lake Shore Drive South. Exit at 31st Street and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
FROM THE SOUTH OR INDIANA via I-80/94:
From I-80/94, exit at I-94 West (Bishop Ford Expressway) and proceed on I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
FROM INDIANA SKYWAY:
Take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
FROM NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE (US-41):
From US-41 (Lake Shore Drive), exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left again and follow signs to Lot C.
FROM SOUTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE (US-41):
From US-41 (Lake Shore Drive), exit at 31st St. Stay to the right onto Ft. Dearborn Drive. Follow signs to Lot C.
FROM CONGRESS PARKWAY:
From Congress Parkway, turn right onto Columbus Drive (South). Merge with US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. Turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left again and follow signs to Lot C.
Hotels:
Chicago boats many fine hotels. While your show probably has set up a discount rate at the host hotel, you may opt to stay at another venue. Below are some options. You may find good rates on sites such as Expedia and Travelocity.
Hilton Chicago-Michigan Ave Cultural Mile
Dining at McCormick Place
You’ve been on your feet on the show floor all day. Time for a break! Check out the numerous dining options inside McCormick place and the adjacent Hyatt Regency.
South Hall Food Court
23rd Street Café
Manny’s
Starbucks Coffee
Ryba’s Fudge Shop
Jamba Juice
South Hall Café A1 and Café A2
Connie’s Pizza
McDonald’s Express
West Hall Food Court
West Hall Café F1 and Café F2
La Brea Bakery Café
Lakeside Café
Hyatt McCormick Place Dining Options
Shore
Forno
M/X Lounge
