McCormick Place — Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is McCormick Place located?

McCormick Place is located at 2301 S. Lake Shore DriveChicago, Illinois 60616, Chicago, USA.

Q: How many trade fairs are held at McCormick Place?

McCormick Place hosts 24 trade fairs in our database.

Q: What are the upcoming trade fairs at McCormick Place?

Upcoming fairs: IFT ANNUAL MEETING & FOOD EXPO 2026, ASI SHOW CHICAGO 2026, IMTS 2026, APTA EXPO 2026, PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL - CHICAGO 2026.

Q: How can I rent a booth at McCormick Place?

Booth rental for events at McCormick Place spans space-only, shell scheme, and custom turnkey options. Submit a booth inquiry and AFFAEL will connect you with vetted exhibit providers.

Q: How do I set up a hanging sign at McCormick Place?

At McCormick Place: Union riggers mandatory. Order rigging 4-6 weeks ahead with structural drawings, fire-retardant certification, and weight approval.

Q: How do I order electrical outlets and power for my booth at McCormick Place?

At McCormick Place: Union electricians mandatory. Book 4-8 weeks ahead through the show's official portal.

Q: What is material handling (drayage) at McCormick Place?

At McCormick Place: Union freight handling. Freight is weighed on arrival and billed by hundredweight (CWT).

Q: Who handles booth installation and dismantling at McCormick Place?

At McCormick Place: Union mandatory. Order I&D through the official show contractor at least 3 weeks before the event.

Q: What city is McCormick Place in?

McCormick Place is located in Chicago, USA.

Q: How do I get to McCormick Place?

Directions to McCormick Place in Chicago are available via taxi, public transit, or rental car. Check the venue website for parking and shuttle details.

Question 1

Where is McCormick Place located?

Answer

McCormick Place is located at 2301 S. Lake Shore DriveChicago, Illinois 60616, Chicago, USA. Visit venue website.

Question 2

How many trade fairs are held at McCormick Place?

Answer

McCormick Place hosts 24 trade fairs in our database. See all fairs at this venue.

Question 3

What are the upcoming trade fairs at McCormick Place?

Answer

Upcoming trade fairs at McCormick Place:

IFT ANNUAL MEETING & FOOD EXPO 2026 — July 11, 2026 (Food Processing Industries, Packaging, Catering & Hospitality Industries)
ASI SHOW CHICAGO 2026 — July 20, 2026 (Public Relations & Advertising, Marketing & Selling, Broadcasting, Television & Entertainment)
IMTS 2026 — September 13, 2026 (Machines-tools - Tools, Robotics, Metal Working Industries, Rapid Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing, Mould & Die, Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering, Real Time Systems & Embedded Systems)
APTA EXPO 2026 — October 3, 2026 (Trucks and Utility Vehicles, Railways Engineering, Logistics & Transportation Engineering - Handling Operations - Storage, Urban Equipment & Engineering, Roads, Bridges & Tunnels)
PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL - CHICAGO 2026 — October 17, 2026 (Packaging, Printing, Editing, Graphic Design, Logistics & Transportation Engineering - Handling Operations - Storage, Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering, Food Processing Industries, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetology, Paper Industry, Plastics, Rubber, Composites)
ISSA/INTERCLEAN NORTH AMERICA 2026 — October 18, 2026 (Industrial Cleaning, Hygiene, Maintenance, Building & Construction, Subcontracting, Suppliers & Partners)
CHICAGO BUILD EXPO 2026 — October 27, 2026 (Building & Construction, Building Machinery, Architecture, Renewal - Renovations, Kitchen & Bathroom, Heating - Air Conditioning, Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting, Textiles - Fabrics for Decoration)
RSNA 2026 — November 28, 2026 (Equipments & Technologies for Medical and Surgery, Health Professionals)
PROMAT '2027 — April 18, 2027 (Logistics & Transportation Engineering - Handling Operations - Storage, Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering, Industrial Controllers, Trucks and Utility Vehicles)

Question 4

How can I rent a booth at McCormick Place?

Answer

Booth rental for events at McCormick Place spans space-only, shell scheme, and custom turnkey options depending on the organizer. Submit a booth inquiry → and AFFAEL will match you with vetted exhibit providers familiar with this venue.

Question 5

How do I set up a hanging sign at McCormick Place?

Answer

At McCormick Place: Union riggers mandatory. Order 4-6 weeks ahead with structural drawings, fire-retardant certification, and weight/dimension approval.

Question 6

How do I order electrical outlets and power for my booth at McCormick Place?

Answer

At McCormick Place: Union electricians mandatory. Book 4-8 weeks ahead through the show's official organizer portal.

Question 7

What is material handling (drayage) at McCormick Place?

Answer

At McCormick Place: Union freight handling. Freight is weighed on arrival and billed by the hundredweight (CWT).

Question 8

Who handles booth installation and dismantling at McCormick Place?

Answer

At McCormick Place: Union mandatory. Order I&D through the official show contractor at least 3 weeks before the event.

Question 9

What city is McCormick Place in?

Answer

McCormick Place is located in Chicago, USA.

Question 10

How do I get to McCormick Place?

Answer

Directions to McCormick Place in Chicago are available via taxi, public transit, or rental car. Check the venue website for parking, shuttle details, and exact transit info.