By Shuttle Bus
Complimentary shuttle busses will run between McCormick Place and all designated ProMat 2023 Show hotels every day of the show. A new busway built exclusively for convention shuttles will significantly reduce travel time at rush hour. Bus schedules will be posted at McCormick Place and in each hotel.
Download complimentary shuttle bus routes, hotel shuttle bus drop-off locations and routes.
By CTA
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) -- The rapid transit train between downtown (Dearborn Street subway) and O'Hare takes just 40 minutes. Follow overhead signs that read "Trains to the City" to the CTA station between Terminals 2 and 3 (Blue Line).
Buses: More than 100 routes lace the city; buses stop every few blocks. Several lines operate 24 hours. Exact change is required.
Single Trip: $2.25. Pay cash or purchase a reloadable Transit Card, available at 'L' stations and on transitchicago.com.
Unlimited Ride Passes: Enjoy unlimited rides on all CTA buses and trains with the below passes, which activate upon first use and are good for the number of consecutive days shown on the front of the pass.
- 1-Day CTA Fun Pass: $10.00
- 3-Day CTA Pass: $20.00
- 7-Day CTA Pass: $28.00
By METRA Train
The METRA train runs north and south from two downtown Chicago stations - Randolph Street and Van Buren Street to the McCormick Place Station. And, it's only a 7-minute trip! When leaving McCormick Place, even if your hotel is beyond walking distance to a downtown station, use METRA, and catch a taxi from either train station to your destination. Tickets can be purchased at the two downtown Chicago stations. The McCormick Place Station is located on Level 2.5 off the Grand Concourse, near the main entrance to McCormick Place. For METRA information and schedule information, call 312-322-6777 weekdays or 312-836-7000. Or use: metra.com/.
By Rentals
Taxis are plentiful and easy-to-hail in downtown, and offer a convenient way to get around the city. It is standard to tip the driver about 15-20 percent of the fare, plus $1-2 per bag if the driver helps you with luggage.
Please note that all fares are subject to change.
GO Airport Express provides shared ride services to all downtown / suburban hotels and many businesses. Pair fares and group discounts are available along with customized reservation portals for your groups.
By Foot
With about eight blocks to every mile, Chicago is a walking city. Madison Street divides the city north and south, while State Street divides it east and west. The State/Madison intersection marks the origin of Chicago's address grid system. Addresses are relative to the distance from that mark. So an address of 3600 North Addison means that it is 36 blocks north of Madison.
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Click here to access an interactive parking map of downtown Chicago to search for public parking lots and garages by address and points of interest.
Parking at McCormick Place, click here.
Public Safety in Chicago
Safety measures are in place for all visitors whether they are attending conventions, taking part in business meetings or visiting popular tourist attractions.