Transportation
To McCormick Place
Transportation Complimentary shuttle buses will run between McCormick Place South
and all designated ProMat 2009 show hotels from January 12 - 15, 2009. Find out more.
For Driving Directions and other Public Transportation to McCormick Place, please click here.
Arriving by Air (Click here for a list of airlines)
O’Hare International Airport
The Airport Transit System at O’Hare International Airport provides fast
transfer service between the domestic terminals, the new International Terminal
and economy parking lots. From there, you’ll find Chicago offers several
ways to get to your hotel or ProMat 2009.
Midway Airport
Midway Airport is located 20 minutes from Downtown. Vehicle pick-up services
are available in the main lobby at the center entrance to the airport.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
Complimentary shuttle busses will run between McCormick Place South and all designated ProMat 2009 Show hotels from January 12 - 15, 2009. A new busway built exclusively for convention shuttles will significantly reduce travel time at rush hour. Buses will run from 7:30am - 11:00am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm on three designated routes. Bus schedules will be posted at McCormick Place and in each hotel.
METRA CHICAGO-AREA COMMUTER TRAINS
Take the train to and from ProMat at McCormick Place! 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. One-way tickets are $1.85 and 10-Ride tickets are $15.75. Tickets can be purchased at the two downtown Chicago stations. You must have a ticket prior to boarding the train! 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: www.metrarail.com.
TRAIN -- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) -- The rapid
transit train between downtown (Dearborn Street subway) and O’Hare
takes just 40 minutes and costs only $1.50. Follow overhead signs
that read “Trains to the City” to the CTA station between
Terminals 2 and 3 (Blue Line). New $5 CTA Visitor Pass gives you
unlimited train-riding for 24 hours.
SHUTTLE VAN -- Go Airport Express -- To catch a
ride to all downtown hotels, the North Shore and Oak Brook, look for ticket
counters across from baggage claim areas.
- A ticket from O’Hare to The Loop/Downtown is $28 One-way/$50
Roundtrip. Call 1-800-284-3826 and use code "MHIA" or visit www.airportexpress.com.
- A ticket from Midway to The Loop/Downtown is $23 One-way/$40
Roundtrip. Call 1-800-284-3826 and use code "MHIA" or visit www.airportexpress.com.
Upon arrival at O'Hare Airport: Shuttles depart from O'Hare airport every 10-15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels, downtown businesses, near north residential locations, and suburban locations. Our loading zones for boarding the Airport Express shuttle are at Terminal 1 by Door E (United Airlines), Terminal 2 by Door C (Continental, US Airways, Northwest, Air Canada), Terminal 3 by Door E (Alaska, American, Delta, Iberia) and Terminal 5 outside Door D (International Airlines) across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level. At the international terminal we are located just outside Door 1E which is just outside of baggage claim and Customs. The last Airport Express van leaves O'Hare at 11:30 pm seven nights a week.
Airport Express Ticket Counters for purchasing tickets are located at Door 1E, Door 2D, Door 3E and Door 5D lower level across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level.
Upon arrival at Midway Airport: Shuttles depart from Midway airport every 15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels, downtown businesses and north and south suburban residential locations. Our airport express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3 (Southwest Airlines), lower level across from baggage claim. Reservations from Midway to downtown are not necessary.
Airport Express Counter Door 3, Lower Level
TAXI -- A ride between O’Hare and Downtown/The Loop
takes about 30 minutes and costs between $25 and $30. You can Share
A Ride for $15. Taxis pick up fares on the lower level of each airport
terminal.
CAR
RENTAL -- You can pick up a hospitality shuttle van
on the lower level of each airport terminal. See company listings
in Directory.
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The McCormick Place Complex is located on 23rd & Lake Shore Drive
PARKING
Getting to McCormick Place is easy and convenient. There are two main parking lots on the McCormick Place campus. All are managed by Standard Parking and are in close proximity and walking distance to our convention complex. Events in Lakeside Center and Arie Crown Theater designate Lot C as the primary parking location, while events in the North and South Buildings designate Lot A garage as the primary parking location.
Lot C is an underground garage with 1,900 parking spaces and is located on Ft. Dearborn Drive, adjacent to the Lakeside Center. Lot A is a six level garage with an adjacent surface lot and is located directly across from the Grand Concourse/Gate 4. Covered walkways from Lot A leading directly into McCormick Place and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel also provide added convenience.
DIRECTIONS BY CAR:
FROM INDIANA via the SKYWAY:
Take the Indiana Tollway, I-90 West, to the Chicago Skyway, to the local traffic
lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway, I-94, West to the Stevenson Expressway,
I-55, North to Lake Shore Drive South, and follow the signs to McCormick
Place.
FROM INDIANA via I-80/I-94:
Exit I-80/I-94 on the Bishop Ford Expressway and proceed to the Dan Ryan expressway,
I-94 West to the Stevenson Expressway, I-55, North to Lake Shore
Drive South, and follow the signs to McCormick Place.
FROM THE NORTH, NORTHWEST or O'HARE AIRPORT:
Take the Edens expressway, I-94, East to the Kennedy Expressway, I-90, East to
the Dan Ryan expressway, I-94 East. Continue East on the Dan Ryan,
keeping to the right, exit North on the Stevenson Expressway, I-55,
to Lake Shore Drive South and follow the signs to McCormick Place.
FROM THE NORTHWEST or O'HARE AIRPORT:
Take the Northwest Tollway, I-90, East to the Kennedy/Dan Ryan, I-94, East to the Stevenson
expressway, North, I-55, to Lake Shore Drive South and follow the
signs to McCormick Place.
FROM
THE WEST:
Take the Eisenhower expressway, I-290, East to the Dan Ryan, I-94, East. Keep to the
right and exit on the Stevenson Expressway, I-55 North. Proceed
to Lake Shore Drive South and follow the signs to McCormick Place.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take the local traffic lanes on I-94 West, the Bishop Ford Expressway, to the Dan
Ryan, I-94, West to the Stevenson expressway, I-55 North to Lake
Shore Drive South and follow signs to McCormick Place.
FROM THE SOUTHWEST or MIDWAY AIRPORT:
Take the Stevenson, I-55, North to Lake Shore Drive South and follow the signs to McCormick
Place.
For a more detailed map and driving directions, see Yahoo! Maps.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
The Chicago Transit Authority, (CTA) provides the following bus service to the McCormick Place Complex. Public transportation is a safe and inexpensive way to commute. For details on schedules, fare and routes, please contact the CTA at 312/836-7000.
FROM
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO:
Take either the # 3 King Drive Bus or the # 4 Cottage Grove Bus directly to
McCormick Place.
FROM UNION STATION:
From the corner of Canal St. and Jackson Blvd., take the # 1 Indiana Bus to Michigan Avenue, obtain a transfer, then transfer to either the # 3 King Drive Bus or the # 4 Cottage Grove Bus to McCormick Place.
FROM
THE NORTHWESTERN STATION:
From the Washington
Street exit, take any bus to Michigan Avenue, obtain a transfer, then take either the # 3 King Drive bus or the # 4 Cottage Grove Bus to McCormick Place. Metra Electric Trains also stop at 23rd Street and King Drive. For Schedules and information, please call 312/322-6777.
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McCormick Place Parking Information
Getting to McCormick Place is easy and convenient. There are two main parking lots on the McCormick Place campus. All are managed by Standard Parking and are in close proximity and walking distance to our convention complex. Events in Lakeside Center and Arie Crown Theater designate Lot C as the primary parking location, while events in the North and South Buildings designate Lot A garage as the primary parking location.
Lot C is an underground garage with 1,900 parking spaces and is located on Ft. Dearborn Drive, adjacent to the Lakeside Center. Lot A is a six level garage with an adjacent surface lot and is located directly across from the Grand Concourse/Gate 4. Covered walkways from Lot A leading directly into McCormick Place and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel also provide added convenience.
Go to http://www.mccormickplace.com/ for directions and a map.
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Maps
Need to find your way around Downtown Chicago? Download and print a map.
Access a Chicago City Map
For a more detailed map and driving directions, see Yahoo! Maps.
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Budget Car Rental
To receive ProMat savings and benefits, please mention your BCD number at the time of reservation.
ProMat 2009 Budget Corporate Discount (BCD) number: U127133.
At the time of reservation, your ProMat BCD will compare all discountable rates and provide you
with the best rate Budget offers at that time. So you and your employees will save on every rental!
You'll also enjoy unlimited mileage, no extra fees for additional drivers, and a minimum renting age of
21 for all your travelers.*
For reservations or additional information, please call:
Reservations (U.S., International)
1-800-527-0700
Customer Relations
1-800-621-2844
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