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McCormick Place

2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60616
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ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1960
Renovated2017
Total meeting space1,200,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms3,000
Venue typeConvention center

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
Transportation
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
1,200,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
103,760 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
184
Second largest room
44,754 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,600,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
10,000
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
W175
4,396 sq. ft.
-
20 ft.
440
230
440
213
W175a
1,642 sq. ft.
31.5 x 56.3 sq. ft.
20 ft.
173
90
173
84
W175b
1,106 sq. ft.
26 x 44 sq. ft.
20 ft.
101
50
101
48
W175c
1,648 sq. ft.
32.6 x 56.3 sq. ft.
20 ft.
166
90
166
81
W176
4,409 sq. ft.
-
20 ft.
438
230
438
213
W176a
1,658 sq. ft.
32.2 x 56.3 sq. ft.
20 ft.
167
90
167
81
W176b
1,112 sq. ft.
26.2 x 44 sq. ft.
20 ft.
100
50
100
48
W176c
1,639 sq. ft.
31.4 x 56.3 sq. ft.
20 ft.
171
90
171
84
W177
784 sq. ft.
27.3 x 30 sq. ft.
16.2 ft.
71
40
71
36

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
3,000

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 22 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
Street parking

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Dro Photo & Video
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VU Rooftop
VU Rooftop
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VU ROOFTOP IS A 13,000 SQUARE FOOT CONCEPT LOCATED 22 STORIES HIGH NEXT DOOR TO MCCORMICK PLACE. HERE, YOU CAN ENJOY AN INGREDIENT AND LOCALLY DRIVEN BEVERAGE PROGRAM, TOP NOTCH NOSHING AND UNPARALLELED VIEWS OF THE LAKE AND DOWNTOWN WITHIN A MODERN DESIGNED SPACE.
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Additional Information

Additional details

McCormick Place is an ideal location for a wide variety of events. With four separate buildings all connected under one roof by dramatic concourses and sky bridges, our space is designed to be flexible for whatever event need is requested. Each building offers food service and business center services as well as individual shuttle access. All meeting rooms provide CAT5 RJ45 connections over an Ethernet network, point-to-point networking at 10/100/1000 mbps and WIFI; most have fiber optic cable available, as well. Our dedicated and experienced staff is eager to assist you in every way possible to guarantee the success of your event and a rewarding experience for you!

McCormick Place Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated McCormick Place's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does McCormick Place have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is McCormick Place and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to McCormick Place's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at McCormick Place developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does McCormick Place clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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