About McCormick Place

McCormick Place is the premier convention facility in North America. Located on Chicago’s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, it attracts approximately 3 million visitors each year. This amazing venue is home to some of the largest and most attended conventions, meetings and tradeshows in the world. Click here to visit the McCormick Place website.

Parking at McCormick Place

There are three main parking lots on the McCormick Place. All are in close proximity and walking distance to our convention complex.

Events in the North, South and West Buildings designate Lot A as the primary parking location. Click here for directions. 
Lot A is a six level garage with 2,100 parking spaces located on Martin Luther King Drive, adjacent to the West Building. Covered walkways from Lot A leading directly into McCormick Place, WIntrust Arena, Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel also provide added convenience. The parking rate is $25 for up to 16 hours and $38 from 16 to 24 hours.* There are no in-and-out privileges. Overnight parking is available in Lot A only. Lost tickets will pay the $38 (overnight) fee per day.

Events in Lakeside Center and Arie Crown Theater designate Lot C as the primary parking location. Click here for directions. 
Lot C is an underground garage with 1,900 parking spaces and is located on Ft. Dearborn Drive, adjacent to the Lakeside Center. The parking rate is a flat fee of $25 per day with no in-and-out privileges.* This parking lot is open throughout event hours. Overnight parking is not available.

* Credit Cards are accepted at the parking pay stations and exit lanes