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 25 trade fairs in our database.

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

Upcoming fairs: PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL - CHICAGO 2026, ISSA/INTERCLEAN NORTH AMERICA 2026, CHICAGO BUILD EXPO 2026, RSNA 2026, CHICAGO BOAT, RV & SAIL SHOW 2027.

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 25 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:

PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL - CHICAGO 2026 — October 18, 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 19, 2026 (Industrial Cleaning, Hygiene, Maintenance, Building & Construction, Subcontracting, Suppliers & Partners)
CHICAGO BUILD EXPO 2026 — October 28, 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 29, 2026 (Equipments & Technologies for Medical and Surgery, Health Professionals)
CHICAGO BOAT, RV & SAIL SHOW 2027 — February 3, 2027 (Boating, Sailing & Water Sports, Sports, Family - Childs & Adolescents)
THE INSPIRED HOME SHOW 2027 — March 9, 2027 (Home Show, Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting, Kitchen & Bathroom, Household Appliances - Domestic Appliance Technology, Textiles - Fabrics for Decoration, Gardening)
HIMSS - GLOBAL HEALTH CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2027 — April 5, 2027 (Health Professionals, Equipments & Technologies for Medical and Surgery, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetology, Nursing & Elderly Care)
PROMAT '2027 — April 19, 2027 (Logistics & Transportation Engineering - Handling Operations - Storage, Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering, Industrial Controllers, Trucks and Utility Vehicles)
C2E2 - CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT 2027 — April 30, 2027 (Books, Broadcasting, Television & Entertainment, Family - Childs & Adolescents)

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.