McCormick Place: upcoming events and exhibitor guide
4 upcoming trade shows on our calendar, over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, and 175 vetted booth builders who list McCormick Place among the halls they work. Plan your booth and get up to 5 quotes.
Free for exhibitors · No obligation to book · Up to 5 matched builders
Booths our builders made for
Show calendar
Upcoming events at McCormick Place, and when to book
Dates from each show's official website. Start a custom booth 3 to 4 months before the show (Steadfast Displays); the last column shows the date that leaves you 16 weeks.
| Show | Dates | Venue | Builders who list it | Start a custom booth by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSNA Annual MeetingRadiology | 29 November to 3 December 2026 official site | McCormick Place | 23 | Under 4 months: rush build (3 to 4 weeks) or rent |
| AHR ExpoHVACR | 25 to 27 January 2027 official site | McCormick Place | 2 | Under 4 months: rush build (3 to 4 weeks) or rent |
| HIMSS27Health IT | 5 to 8 April 2027 official site | McCormick Place | 160 | 14 December 2026 |
| National Restaurant Association ShowFoodservice | 22 to 25 May 2027 official site | McCormick Place | 9 | 30 January 2027 |
Lead times: Steadfast Displays. A rush custom build takes 3 to 4 weeks at a premium; a quick inline rental with ready graphics, 8 to 10 days.
Exhibitor essentials
Exhibiting at McCormick Place: the venue's rules
What your own team may do on site and what the venue or its contractors must do, from the venue's own guidelines.
- Illinois law lets exhibitors and their employees set up and dismantle their own exhibit, in a booth of any size, with their own ladders and hand tools, including signs, graphics and props. source
- Exhibitor employees may deliver, set up, plug in and operate their own electrical equipment in a booth of any size. source
- Small packages, pop-up booths included, may be hand carried in; four-wheel dollies are not permitted for this. source
Compare builders
Compare booth builders who work McCormick Place
The top 12 of 175 builders, side by side. Tick the ones you like and send them one brief.
| Select | Builder | Google rating | Since | Service | Custom | Rentals | 3D renders | Venues worked | Price level (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DoTradeshow DisplaysChicagoLocal | ★ 5.0 (209) | 1995 | Build only | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Dimensional InnovationsChicagoLocal | ★ 4.6 (24) | 1993 | Build and install | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | 4 | $$$$ | |
Hartwig Exhibit & DisplayChicagoLocal | ★ 4.7 (23) | 1926 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 | $$$ | |
Georgia ExpoAtlanta | ★ 4.6 (151) | 1986 | Build only | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $ | |
Exhibit BossLas Vegas | ★ 4.9 (100) | 2017 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 | $$ | |
Exhibit ExperienceOrlando | ★ 4.8 (92) | 2010 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 | $$$ | |
DisplayitBuford | ★ 4.8 (59) | 1996 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Dr. Mike's Expo ServicesLas Vegas | ★ 5.0 (57) | 2022 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Trade Show Display DepotLas Vegas | ★ 4.6 (49) | 1990 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$ | |
Trade Show Displays USLas Vegas | ★ 5.0 (31) | 2004 | Build only | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Trade Show DisplaysLas Vegas | ★ 5.0 (27) | 1997 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$ | |
Condit ExhibitsDenver | ★ 4.6 (27) | 1945 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ |
Ratings from Google Maps. Services, years and venues as listed by each builder. Price level is our estimate from each builder's own site, from $ (budget) to $$$$ (luxury), not a quote.
Real booths
Booths from builders who work McCormick Place
One booth from each builder's portfolio. Get one like it quoted for your McCormick Place show.
Showing 16 of 16 booths
Price level is the builder's, our estimate from its own website.
Exhibit Boss
★ 4.9 (100) · Las Vegas
Works McCormick Place
Exhibit Experience
★ 4.8 (92) · Orlando
Works McCormick Place
Trade Show Display Depot
★ 4.6 (49) · Las Vegas
Works McCormick Place
Trade Show Displays
★ 5.0 (27) · Las Vegas
Works McCormick Place
Condit Exhibits
★ 4.6 (27) · Denver
Works McCormick Place
Modular Exhibits
★ 5.0 (26) · Las Vegas
Works McCormick Place
Foster Display Group
★ 4.7 (15) · New York
Works McCormick Place
The Exhibit Company
★ 4.9 (15) · Atlanta
Works McCormick Place
Featherlite Exhibits
★ 4.6 (14) · Chicago
Works McCormick Place
Cardinal Expo
★ 4.9 (11) · Atlanta
Works McCormick Place
ExpoMarketing Group
★ 4.5 (11) · Tustin
Works McCormick Place
Exhibition Display
★ 5.0 (10) · Las Vegas
Works McCormick Place
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Prices
McCormick Place trade show booth prices by size
How many of the 175 builders who work McCormick Place build each size, with the published US price to rent or build it.
| Size | Floor area | Build it here | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20×20 booth | 400 sq ft | 170 builders | $16,000 to $40,000 to rent, $50,000 to $120,000 to build Steadfast Displays |
| 10×10 booth | 100 sq ft | 164 builders | $3,500 to $6,500 to rent, $8,000 to $20,000 to build Steadfast Displays |
| 10×20 booth | 200 sq ft | 162 builders | $7,500 to $14,000 to rent, $15,000 to $40,000 to build Steadfast Displays |
| 20×30 booth | 600 sq ft | 93 builders | $60,000 to $150,000 to build custom Steadfast Displays |
| 30×30 booth | 900 sq ft | 51 builders | $50,000 to $250,000 Expo Stand Services |
| 20×40 booth | 800 sq ft | 24 builders | $80,000 to $200,000 to build custom Steadfast Displays |
| 30×40 booth | 1,200 sq ft | 19 builders | $120,000 to $300,000 to build custom Steadfast Displays |
| 10×30 booth | 300 sq ft | 5 builders | $30,000 to $75,000 to build custom Steadfast Displays |
Floor space, drayage and show labor are billed by the show on top. Full cost breakdown
McCormick Place, Chicago
McCormick Place describes itself as North America's largest and most versatile convention center. source
Questions
McCormick Place questions
What events are coming up at McCormick Place?
On our calendar: RSNA Annual Meeting (29 November to 3 December 2026), AHR Expo (25 to 27 January 2027), HIMSS27 (5 to 8 April 2027), National Restaurant Association Show (22 to 25 May 2027). Dates are from each show's official website; McCormick Place's own calendar lists every event.
How big is McCormick Place?
Over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, as the venue states it. Four buildings: West, South, North and Lakeside Center.
Where is McCormick Place?
2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616.
Can I set up my own booth at McCormick Place?
Illinois law lets exhibitors and their employees set up and dismantle their own exhibit, in a booth of any size, with their own ladders and hand tools, including signs, graphics and props. Exhibitor employees may deliver, set up, plug in and operate their own electrical equipment in a booth of any size. Small packages, pop-up booths included, may be hand carried in; four-wheel dollies are not permitted for this. Your show's exhibitor manual has the final word.
Who builds booths for McCormick Place?
175 vetted builders list McCormick Place among the halls they work, 21 of them based in Chicago. 160 rent booths. Compare them on this page.
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