McCormick Place

Welcome to Chicago's McCormick Place, the premier convention facility in North America. Located just minutes from downtown Chicago, McCormick Place is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) and attracts close to 3 million visitors each year. McCormick Place is comprised of four state-of-the-art buildings: the North and South Buildings, the West Building and Lakeside Center. Together, they form what many consider to be the economic engine that powers the entire convention and tradeshow industry. McCormick Place is committed to creating a great experience for every person, every time!


The size and versatility of McCormick Place are impressive:

    2.6 million sq. ft. of exhibit halls
    1.2 million square feet all on one level
    173 meeting rooms
    600,000 square feet of meeting room space
    4 ballrooms, 2 of which are the largest in the city
    Assembly seating for 18,000 people
    4,249 seat theater (Arie Crown)
    3 theaters seating 300 each
    Ceiling heights up to 50 feet