Host Corporate Events & Meetings in Chicago
Chicago delivers one of the nation’s most extensive meeting ecosystems, expansive convention facilities, a deep inventory of meeting hotels, and architecturally notable venues supporting citywides, trade shows, and executive forums. Central location and major airports simplify national attendance, while transit and walkable districts ease on-site movement. Venues provide scalable exhibit space, large plenaries, and flexible breakouts, with advanced AV and hybrid-ready connectivity. Planners benefit from broad room supply for block strategy and cost control. To better understand the hospitality and event landscape in Chicago, here’s a quick overview of key hotel and convention statistics that highlight the city's capacity and scale.
Chicago at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 175
Average meal cost
USD 40
Largest hotel
2,019 rooms
Total hotels
154
Total rooms
110,000
Number of convention centers
3
Convention center space
3,200,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
103,760 sq. ft.
Highlights of Chicago
1. ACCESSIBILITY & BUILT-IN ATTENDANCE
When you choose Chicago, anticipate a well attended event. We have 272,000 businesses, 35 Fortune 500 companies and two world-class international airports with over 2,500 daily flights.
2. DEDICATED SUPPORT
No matter the size or complexity of your event, our dedicated Choose Chicago team will be there to support you. As experts in all things Chicago, our extensive knowledge of venues and accommodations will ensure you have a successful meeting with lasting memories.
3. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES & DIVERSITY
Chicago is a city of experiences from our rich dining and theater scenes, numerous cultural museums, and spectacular parks and attractions. Our city welcomes people of all backgrounds and nationalities making any event a perfect fit for Chicago.
4. HEALTHY MEETINGS CHICAGO
In partnership with the MPEA, Choose Chicago is proud to introduce Healthy Meetings Chicago, a digital platform showcasing the health and safety advantages of hosting future meetings and events in Chicago. www.healthymeetingschicago.com
1. ACCESSIBILITY & BUILT-IN ATTENDANCE
When you choose Chicago, anticipate a well attended event. We have 272,000 businesses, 35 Fortune 500 companies and two world-class international airports with over 2,500 daily flights.
2. DEDICATED SUPPORT
No matter the size or complexity of your event, our dedicated Choose Chicago team will be there to support you. As experts in all things Chicago, our extensive knowledge of venues and accommodations will ensure you have a successful meeting with lasting memories.
3. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES & DIVERSITY
Chicago is a city of experiences from our rich dining and theater scenes, numerous cultural museums, and spectacular parks and attractions. Our city welcomes people of all backgrounds and nationalities making any event a perfect fit for Chicago.
Popular Destinations
Popular Convention Centers
The premier convention facility in North America.
With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, McCormick Place the largest and most flexible use convention center in North America. Located on Chicago’s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the McCormick Place campus provides world-class facilities that can accommodate just about any event.
In 2020, McCormick Place became one of the country’s only convention centers to have received a GBAC STAR Accreditation in based on the venue’s ability to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 elements, including standard operating procedures & safety measures among other key items.
With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, McCormick Place the largest and most flexible use convention center in North America. Located on Chicago’s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the McCormick Place campus provides world-class facilities that can accommodate just about any event.
In 2020, McCormick Place became one of the country’s only convention centers to have received a GBAC STAR Accreditation in based on the venue’s ability to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 elements, including standard operating procedures & safety measures among other key items.
Convention center space
1200000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
103760 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
2600000 sq. ft.
The premier convention facility in North America.
With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, McCormick Place the largest and most flexible use convention center in North America. Located on Chicago’s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the McCormick Place campus provides world-class facilities that can accommodate just about any event.
In 2020, McCormick Place became one of the country’s only convention centers to have received a GBAC STAR Accreditation in based on the venue’s ability to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 elements, including standard operating procedures & safety measures among other key items.
With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, McCormick Place the largest and most flexible use convention center in North America. Located on Chicago’s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the McCormick Place campus provides world-class facilities that can accommodate just about any event.
In 2020, McCormick Place became one of the country’s only convention centers to have received a GBAC STAR Accreditation in based on the venue’s ability to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 elements, including standard operating procedures & safety measures among other key items.
Convention center space
1200000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
103760 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
2600000 sq. ft.