StayAreasWhere to stay near McCormick Place
South Loop is the closest area we cover, about 20 minutes' walk from McCormick Place. If you'd rather stay in town, The Loop is 39 minutes by metro, train.
- What it is
- Exhibition centre
- What's on
- The largest convention centre in North America, home to the Chicago Auto Show and big trade fairs
- Nearest stations
- McCormick Place (Metra Electric) and Cermak–McCormick Place (CTA Green Line)
Areas near McCormick Place
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday. Quickest first.
| Area | Door to door | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| South LoopMuseum Campus, Grant Park and McCormick Place | 33walk | $200 |
| The LoopMillennium Park, museums & theatres | 39metro, train | $240 |
| West LoopRestaurant Row & Fulton Market | 39bus 8, metro, train | $270 |
| River NorthRestaurants, nightlife & the riverfront | 39metro, train | $260 |
| Magnificent MileShopping, Streeterville & Navy Pier | 39bus 3, train | $260 |
| Wicker ParkIndie shops, bars & music | 39metro, train | $220 |
| LakeviewWrigley Field, Northalsted bars and the lakefront | 39metro, train | $190 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near McCormick Place cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Shuttle buses run between the halls and Loop hotels during big shows.
Before you book
- South Loop hotels are closest; the Loop and the Magnificent Mile are 10 to 20 minutes by shuttle or train.
Hotels near McCormick Place
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McCormick Place and the areas on the map
Staying near McCormick Place: questions
What is the best area to stay near McCormick Place?
South Loop is the closest area we cover, about 20 minutes' walk from McCormick Place. If you'd rather stay in town, The Loop is 39 minutes by metro, train.
How do I get away after a show at McCormick Place?
Shuttle buses run between the halls and Loop hotels during big shows.
How much do hotels near McCormick Place cost?
In South Loop, typical doubles are about $120 budget, $200 mid-range and $350 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to McCormick Place?
McCormick Place (Metra Electric) and Cermak–McCormick Place (CTA Green Line).