Chicago Transportation

Hotel Shuttle Bus Service

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service will be provided during show days September 8-13, 2008 to and from the official show hotels and McCormick South, North, West and Lakeside Center (East) Buildings. Shuttle schedule and pick-up points are subject to change. Click Here for what you need to know.

McCormick Place Parking and Directions

Click here for parking & directions to McCormick Place.

Public Transportation

Chicago Transit Authority - CTA
CTA buses on Routes 3, 21, and 127 serve McCormick Place.

The CTA Red Line elevated train has a stop at Cermak near Clark Street, about five block west of McCormick Place.

CTA cash fares are $2 for adults and 85 cents for children 7-11. The Metra Electric line from the south suburbs serves McCormick Place at its 23rd Street Station in the hall. One-way fares range from $1.95 to $4.70. Call 847-836-7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com.

METRA Train Commuter Railroad
The METRA provides direct service within ten minutes to and from Downtown Chicago. View the METRA Schedule.

Airport Transportation from McCormick Place

IMTS will offer COMPLIMENTARY transportation from McCormick Place to Midway & O’Hare Airports.

Badge Required
You must present your IMTS badge to use this service. If you do NOT have your badge you will NOT be allowed to board the bus.

Bus Schedule
» Tuesday - Thursday from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - departing hourly on the half hour
» Friday from 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - departing on the hour & half hour
» Saturday from 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - departing on the hour & half hour

Boarding Locations:
» Lakeside Center, Level 2, Gate 37
» South Building, Level 1, Gate 3

Special Assistance

Wheelchairs and scooters are available at the McCormick Place permanent coat check located in the South Building, Level 1, Gate 4 (next to the connection to the Hyatt Hotel) for a rental fee. It's recommended that you make a reservation prior to the show. Rentals are based on availability. Please call Scootaround at 888-441-7575 or 204-982-0657 to make your reservation as soon as possible.

The cost is $50 per day for a battery operated scooter rental. There is no charge for a manual wheelchair. Pre-payment by Visa or MasterCard is required. For more information please visit: www.scootaround.com.

For all the details visit Disability Services on the McCormick Place web site.