McCormick Place
250,000 sqm
Indoor Space
18,000
Plenary Capacity
10,000
Banquet Capacity
173
Breakout Rooms
4
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
McCormick Place is North America's largest convention center, featuring four interconnected buildings. It offers over 2.6 million square feet (approximately 241,548 sqm) of exhibition space, 173 meeting rooms, and notable features such as the 4,249-seat Arie Crown Theater and the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena. It can accommodate assembly seating for up to 18,000 people and banquet events for up to 30,000 guests.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Chicago
Country
USA
Total Indoor Space
250,000 sqm
Max Plenary
18,000
Max Banquet
10,000
Breakout Rooms
173
Exhibition Halls
4
Airport Distance
25 min
Hotel Rooms (1km)
8,000
Day Delegate Rate
$110 USD
Accessibility
9/10
Full Address
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60616, USA
Event Spaces & Rooms
4 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arie Crown Theater | Auditorium | 4,249 | 2,000 | — | — | — |
| South Building (Halls A-D) | Exhibition Hall | 18,000 | — | 10,000 | — | 84,000 sqm |
| West Building (Halls F-G) | Exhibition Hall | 12,000 | — | 7,000 | — | 56,000 sqm |
| North Building Grand Ballroom | Ballroom | 4,000 | — | 3,000 | 5,000 | — |
Technology & Infrastructure
AV & Production Equipment
Sustainability
LEED Silver certified. Largest rooftop solar array in the Midwest. Wintrust Arena attached. Lakeside location with green roof and stormwater management. Comprehensive waste diversion programme.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
4 events hosted
Availability Calendar
Known schedule commitments
July 2026
Upcoming Bookings
Subvention & Funding Support
Choose Chicago provides bid support, delegate services, and customised incentive programmes for qualifying international congresses.
Plan Your Event Here
Submit an RFP to get a customized proposal for your event at McCormick Place.
Quick Facts
- Airport
- 25 min drive
- Hotels (1km)
- 8,000 rooms
- Day Delegate Rate
- $110 USD
- Exhibition Halls
- 4
- Breakout Rooms
- 173
- Indoor Space
- 250,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Chicago, United States
North America — North America
View destination profileData Quality
Gold
Last Verified
9 Mar 2026