Parking & Rates
Explore detailed parking information at McCormick Place, including comprehensive rates, convenient facility locations, and helpful tips for a hassle-free visit. Whether you’re attending a conference, trade show, or event, discover the best parking options to suit your needs and simplify your experience. Find pricing details and practical advice to ensure a smooth and stress-free trip to our world-class venue.
Parking Rates:
Lot A: The parking rate for Lot A is $27 for up to 16 hours and $40 from 16 to 24 hours.
- The prepaid parking fee is $40 per day. Prepaid parking spaces are guaranteed even if lots fill to capacity.
- There are no in-and-out privileges in Lot A unless parking is purchased online in advance.
- Lost tickets will pay the $40 (overnight) fee per day.
Lot B: The parking rate for Lot B is a flat fee of $18 per day.
- There are no in-and-out privileges in Lot B.
Lot C: The parking rate for Lot C is $27 for up to 16 hours and $40 from 16 to 24 hours.
- The prepaid parking fee is $40 per day. Prepaid parking spaces are guaranteed even if lots fill to capacity.
- There are no in-and-out privileges in Lot C unless parking is purchased online in advance.
- Lost tickets will pay the $40 (overnight) fee per day.
Parking Information FAQs
Parking Lot Addresses - A, B, and C Lots
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.
- Events in the North, South and West Buildings designate Lot A as the primary parking location.
- Events in Lakeside Center and Arie Crown Theater designate Lot C as the primary parking location.
To find the building location of your event, please visit our event calendar.
Parking Lot Addresses:
Lot A – 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Lot B – 3050 South Moe Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Lot C – Fort Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
See real-time parking updates for McCormick Place parking lots A, B, and C.
Attendee & Exhibitor Prepaid Parking
A limited number of prepaid guaranteed parking spaces are available at the rate of $40 per day by advance order of an Attendee & Exhibitor Parking Permit. This permit allows access to the garages with in-and-out privileges. Prepaid parking spaces are guaranteed even if lots fill to capacity.
Parking Lot Clearance & Rates
Lot A: (8′ height clearance) 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. Overnight parking is available in Lot A only.
Lot B: is an outdoor surface parking lot located at 31st Street near Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive South and Moe Drive. It holds over 1,800 vehicles. This parking lot is open throughout event hours. Overnight parking is not available.
Lot C: (6’4″ height clearance) is an underground garage with 1,900 parking spaces and is located on Ft. Dearborn Drive, adjacent to the Lakeside Center. his parking lot is open throughout event hours. Overnight parking is not available unless there is a show.
Credit Cards are accepted at the parking pay stations and in exit lanes.
Bus & RV Parking
Bus and RV Parking is available in surface Lot B, which is an outdoor parking lot located at 31st Street near Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive South and Moe Drive. The overnight parking rate is a flat fee of $40 per day with in-and-out privileges. Bus and RV overnight parking is permitted but subject to availability and restrictions. Vehicle hookups not available. Leisure camping is not allowed.
EV Charging Stations
Electric Vehicle charging stations are available in Parking Lot A on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must purchase parking in order to access the charging stations. Charging fees additional.
Download a full-size McCormick Place Street Map with tagged parking lots.
Standard Parking Support:
Parking Comments or Questions? Please contact us at mccormicksquare@spplus.com
Lot A: 312-567-8360
Lot B/Truck Marshalling: 312-808-3125
Lot C: 312-567-8152
