Hotel & Travel

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 West, North, South, and Lakeside Center (Easst) Buildings. For the exact schedule and boarding locations please refer to the IMTS shuttle information sign in your hotel lobby.

For special needs transportation assistance during the show, please call the number listed on the shuttle information sign in your hotel lobby. This number will be in operation 1 hour prior to the start of the shuttle service to thirty minutes after the conclusion of the shuttle service.

For advance information, private charter services, or on-site advertising services you may call CMAC, IMTS's official shuttle and site advertising contractor at 401-826-4100 or toll free at 800-616-CMAC (2622).

McCormick Place Parking and Directions

Click here for directions and a map 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.

Transportation to Airports

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 & Pick-Up Locations
Information will be posted closer to the show date.

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 and must be reserved prior to your arrival. Reservations by phone only. Please call Scootaround at 888-441-7575 or 204-982-0657 to make your reservation as soon as possible.

The cost is $40 per day for a battery operated scooter rental. There is no charge for a manual wheelchair. Pre-payment by Visa or MasterCard is required. Please refer any questions to 800-404-5554. For more information please visit: www.scootaround.com.