Transportation to McCormick Place
The
convention center is located close to Michigan Lake - Click here for
the area
map. It is well connected to Chicago City center by public
transportation: Bus and train services.
CTA - bus service:
The #3 King Drive bus runs
downtown from morning to midnight daily. From Union Station: The #129 bus runs directly to McCormick Place,
Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm.
Train service:
The Metra station is located on Level
2.5 of the Grand Concourse in the South Building providing direct service to and from downtown
Chicago. More info: 312 836 7000
Taxis: A shared taxi
program is available for guest attending a convention. This transportation option allows up to four
passengers to share a taxicab for a flat per person fare.
Transfers
from O'Hare & Midway airports
Here are
transportation options for travelers arriving to O'Hare or Midway
airports.
Shuttle
services
Go
Airport Express is the Premier ground transportation
service in Chicago. It provides affordable, reliable
transportation services between O'Hare and Midway airports
and all locations in downtown Chicago including McCormick
Place
|
Shuttle service - transportation |
Phone number |
Shared |
Private |
Reservation |
|
Go Airport Express |
888.2THEVAN |
Yes |
Yes |
 |
Taxis
Taxis are available on a first come, first serve basis. Taxi rank is
located in each airport at the lower level curbfront of all terminals.
Journey Time from O'Hare to McCormick is about 45 minutes and costs
between $40-$45. Journey Time from Midway airport is 25 minutes and
costs between $20-$25.
Limousines and sedans
Many companies operate limousine and sedans transfers
services in Chicago:
Chicago limousines
Calendar
of events: Conventions, conferences & Shows
The most
importants annual events are Chicago Auto Show,
International Cluster of Dogs,
America's Beauty Show & America's Expo for Skin Care & Spa Show, Annual Conference NSBA, ASCO Annual Meeting,
Supercomm 2010 and Pack Expo. See
calendar of
events
About
Chicago Auto Show
Chicago
Auto Show is one of the most important motor show in the world just
behind Frankfurt and Paris. It is held every year in February. More
information about Chicago
Auto Show
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