McCormick Place Parking Maps & Directions
Driving Directions: Getting to McCormick Place
The McCormick Place campus is comprised of four buildings: the North, South, East and West Buildings. Each building has multiple points of entry, depending on your choice of transportation or the primary location of your event.
Visit the event calendar to find your event’s building location.
McCormick Place Parking Lot Directions
There are three main parking lots on the McCormick Place campus. All are in close proximity and walking distance to our convention complex and are ADA accessible.
Address: 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
From the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport
If approaching from the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport, follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway).Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
From the west
If approaching from the west, follow I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway).Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
From the southwest or Midway Airport
If approaching from the southwest or Midway Airport, take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway).Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
From the south or Indiana via I-80/94
If approaching from the south or Indiana via I-80/94, take I-80/94, exit at I-94 West (Bishop Ford Expressway) and proceed on I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway).Follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
From the Indiana Skyway
If approaching from the Indiana Skyway, take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway).Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
On Lake Shore Drive (US-41)
If approaching on Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 31st Street and turn right (West). Turn right on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Turn left on 24th Place. Follow signs to Lot A.From Congress Parkway (the Loop)
If approaching from Congress Parkway (the Loop), turn right onto Michigan Avenue Proceed south to Cermak Road. (E. 22nd Street). Turn left on Cermak Road, to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Follow signs to Lot A.
Address: 3050 South Moe Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
From the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport
If approaching from the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport, follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive).
Exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From the west
If approaching from the west, follow I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive).
Exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From the southwest or Midway Airport
If approaching from the southwest or Midway Airport, take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive).
Exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From the Indiana Skyway
If approaching from the Indiana Skyway, take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive).
Exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From the north on Lake Shore Drive (US-41)
If approaching from the north on Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light.
Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From the south on Lake Shore Drive (US-41)
If approaching from the south on Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 31st Street. Make left turn at the traffic light. Proceed and go to the next traffic light.
Make an immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
From Congress Parkway (the Loop)
If approaching from Congress Parkway (the Loop), turn right onto Columbus Drive (South). Merge with US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive) exit at 31st St. Make a right turn at the light.
Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to the parking attendant booths on the left side of the service drive.
Address: Fort Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
From the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport
If approaching from the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport, follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive).Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
From the west
If approaching from the west, follow I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive).Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
From the southwest or Midway Airport
If approaching from the southwest or Midway Airport, take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Martin L. King Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.From the south or Indiana via I-80/94
If approaching from the south or Indiana via I-80/94, take I-80/94, exit at I-94 West (Bishop Ford Expressway) and proceed on I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive).Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
From the Indiana Skyway
If approaching from the Indiana Skyway, take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive).Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.
From the north on Lake Shore Drive
If approaching from the north on Lake Shore Drive, exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left again and follow signs to Lot C.rom the south, exit at 31st St. Stay to the right onto Ft. Dearborn Drive. Follow signs to Lot C.
From Congress Parkway (the Loop)
If approaching from Congress Parkway (the Loop), turn right onto Columbus Drive (South). Merge with US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. Turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left again and follow signs to Lot C.
Address: 1832 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
From the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport
If approaching from the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport, follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 18th Street. After the light keep to the right to arrive at the entrance to the lot.
From the west
If approaching from the west, follow I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 18th Street. Make a left turn at the light onto 18th Street. Continue on 18th Street to the entrance of the lot on the left.
From the southwest or Midway Airport
If approaching from the southwest or Midway Airport, take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 18th Street. Make a left turn at the light onto 18th Street. Continue on 18th Street to the entrance of the lot on the left.
From the Indiana Skyway
If approaching from the Indiana Skyway, take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 18th Street. Make a left turn at the light onto 18th Street. Continue on 18th Street to the entrance of the lot on the left.
From the north on Lake Shore Drive (US-41)
If approaching from the north on Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 18th Street. After the light keep to the right to arrive at the entrance to the lot.
From the south on Lake Shore Drive (US-41)
If approaching from the south on Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 18th Street. Make a left turn at the light onto 18th Street. Continue on 18th Street to the entrance of the lot on the left.
From Congress Parkway (the Loop)
If approaching from Congress Parkway (the Loop), turn right onto Columbus Drive (South). Merge with US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive) exit at 18th St. After the light keep to the right to arrive at the entrance to the lot.
Address: 2400 South Moe Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
From the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport
If approaching from the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport, follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to Mc8th Street and turn left. The entrance is on the right side.
From the west
If approaching from the west, follow I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to Mc8th Street and turn left. The entrance is on the right side.
From the southwest or Midway Airport
If approaching from the southwest or Midway Airport, take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to Mc8th Street and turn left. The entrance is on the right side.
From the Indiana Skyway
If approaching from the Indiana Skyway, take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to Mc8th Street and turn left. The entrance is on the right side.
From the north on Lake Shore Drive (US-41)
If approaching from the north on Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 31st Street. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to Mc8th Street and turn left. The entrance is on the right side.
From the south on Lake Shore Drive (US-41)
If approaching from the south on Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 31st Street. Make left turn at the traffic light. Proceed and go to the next traffic light. Make an immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to Mc8th Street and turn left. The entrance is on the right side.
From Congress Parkway (the Loop)
If approaching from Congress Parkway (the Loop), turn right onto Columbus Drive (South). Merge with US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive) exit at 31st St. Make a right turn at the light. Make another immediate hard right turn onto Moe Drive (the McCormick Place service drive that is West of Lake Shore Drive). Proceed North on Moe Drive, to Mc8th Street and turn left. The entrance is on the right side.
Parking for Events in North, South and West Buildings
Your primary parking location is
Parking Lot A
Events in Lakeside Center and Arie Crown Theater
Your primary parking location is
Parking Lot C
