Chicago
90,000
Convention Capacity
110,000
Hotel Rooms
160
Air Routes
$105
Avg DDR
$195
Hotel Rate / Night
About this Destination
Chicago's McCormick Place is the largest convention centre in North America, offering over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space. The city's central US location, world-class O'Hare Airport, iconic architecture, and deep hotel inventory make it one of the most important MICE destinations in the Americas.
MICE Index Scorecard
Overall score: 86/100
Destination at a Glance
Country
United States
Region
North America
Sub-Region
North America
Country Code
US
Convention Capacity
90,000 delegates
Hotel Inventory
110,000 rooms
International Air Routes
160
Average DDR
$105 USD
Average Hotel Rate
$195 / night
Listed Venues
14
Visa & Accessibility
ESTA for VWP countries. Standard US visa process for others.
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Quick Facts
- Convention Capacity
- 90,000
- Hotel Rooms
- 110,000
- Air Routes
- 160
- Avg DDR
- $105
- Hotel Rate
- $195/night
- Listed Venues
- 14
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McCormick Place
Hyatt Regency Chicago
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