november 3-6, 2024
chicago, illinois, usa
See services and offers provided to PACK EXPO International attendees and exhibitors and tips on getting in and around Chicago.
Free shuttle buses will run between official PACK EXPO International hotels and the McCormick Place Campus during the show. Be sure to look for signage at your hotel directing you to the boarding points. Shuttle bus schedules and pickup points are subject to change. Shuttle buses drop off in all McCormick Place buildings and pick-up in South, Lakeside and West buildings.
Located on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse in the South Building, theMETRA Electric commuter railroad provides direct service to and from downtownChicago. Access to ride the Metra Electric line (only) is free to all visitors of PACK EXPO International. See map for METRA Electric stops and other available CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) lines.
From Uber to Lyft, Curb to Arro, you have plenty of options. Ride Share Pick-Up locations are available in the South and West Buildings. The main taxi pick-up is located at South Building (Gate 4).
New this year! Getting around McCormick Place is easier and more convenient than ever. There are three main parking lots on the campus, all within walking distance of the convention complex. Advanced reservations are highly encouraged. Get directions, parking information,reservation access, capacity info, updates on parking lot options, as well as real-time parking lot updates on the McCormick Place linktree webpage.
Scootaround is the exclusive provider of mobility solutions at McCormickPlace. Through their on-site location in the Baggage/Coat Check area near Gate 4 of the Grand Concourse, on the main level, you can rent mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and oxygen equipment. Advance reservation is encouraged.
To reserve equipment, call 1-888-484-1804 or click here to book online.
GO Airport Express is the premier airport shuttle provider for Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway Airports and Convention Center. They offer efficient and economical shared ride services, express luxury sedans as well as a complete line of charter vehicle services. Shuttles depart every 30 minutes from McCormick Place-South, Gate 3. Shuttles will operate during show days from Noon to 6pm.
Shared Ride Fixed Rate to and from McCormick Place to O'Hare
The CTA “L” trains provide service to Downtown Chicago and McCormick Place from both international airports.
From O'Hare International Airport: The CTA “Blue” line provides service to and from the airport. Take the Blue Line from O'Hare and transfer to a south-bound Green Line train at Clark and Lake. Note, in the Loop the Blue Line is a Subway Train and the Green Line is an elevated train, a free transfer is available at Clark and Lake.
From Midway Airport: The CTA “Orange” line provides service to and from the airport. Take the train to the Roosevelt Street Station (Subway)and transfer to the elevated Green Line Station. Continue on the southbound Green Line train for 1-stop to the Cermak-McCormick Place station.
The Cermark-McCormick Place Station is 2block (0.15 miles) walk from the Northwest Corner of the McCormick Place West Building.
Schedule your Metra trip to travel from McCormick Place to Midway or O’hare airports.
