McCormick Place is easily accessible via Chicago’s public transit system.
CTA Bus Connections: The CTA provides the following bus service and runs approximately every 15 minutes, with drop off located at 2301 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, between the main North/South and West Building entrances: #3 King Drive bus and #21 Cermak bus. CTA Rail “L” Train Connections: The nearest CTA “L” train station to McCormick Place is the Green Line Cermak-McCormick Place station, located at the intersection of E. Cermak Road and S. State Street, 2 blocks (0.15 mile) from the northwest corner of the McCormick Place West Building. Metra Electric Rail Connection: Located on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse in the South Building, the Metra Electric commuter railroad provides direct service within seven minutes to and from downtown Chicago. Shuttle connections can be made to the Metra system at Chicago Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center and LaSalle Street Station. Rideshare and Taxis: You can get to McCormick Place via rideshare or taxi, with multiple designated pick-up and drop-off locations on the campus. Use Gate 4 (South/North Buildings) for rideshare for easy access to and from the Auto Show.
By road
McCormick Place address for GPS: 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
From the NORTH via Lake Shore Drive: Exit at 31st St. and follow signs to McCormick Place. From the NORTH via I-90/I-94: Exit at I-55 east. Exit on King Dr., follow signs to LOT A. From the WEST via I-290: Congress Pkwy. to Lake Shore Drive south, follow signs to McCormick Place. Exit at 31st St. From the WEST via I-55: Exit on King Dr., follow signs to LOT A. From the SOUTH via I-90/I-94: Exit at 31st east. Left on King Dr., follow the signs to McCormick Place. From the SOUTH via Lake Shore Drive: Exit at 31st, follow the signs to McCormick Place.
Parking
McCormick Place offers on-site parking available in Lots A, B, and C. Lot A is designated as the primary parking location for the Chicago Auto Show. During special events, like the Chicago Auto Show, discounted evening rates may apply.
For more information on McCormick place parking, including pricing and to book reserved parking, visit www.mccormick.parkingguide.com
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Venue
Located just minutes from downtown Chicago, McCormick Place is the largest and most versatile convention center in North America. With four modern interconnected buildings — the North, South, West, and Lakeside Centers — it offers over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space and state-of-the-art meeting facilities. The venue regularly hosts world-class conventions, trade shows, concerts, and public exhibitions, including the iconic Chicago Auto Show. Its location along the Lake Michigan shoreline provides easy access to hotels, restaurants, and Chicago’s cultural attractions.
Accessibility
McCormick Place is fully ADA-compliant and designed to accommodate all guests:
• Wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms, elevators, and parking areas
• Curb cuts and automatic doors at main entry points
• Complimentary wheelchair loans available at designated service desks (first-come, first-served)
• Mobility scooters available for rental during major events
• Designated drop-off/pick-up zones near main entrances for guests with disabilities
Service animals are permitted in accordance with ADA regulations. For specific accommodation requests, attendees may contact the venue’s Guest Services team prior to arrival.
