Resources For Your Trip to Chicago
We cannot wait to welcome you to Chicago and want to make your trip as easy as possible. IMTS attendees get access to discounted flights to the Windy City, as well as discounted hotel rooms at a wide selection of Chicago hotels.
Attendees also get access to a free shuttle service between McCormick Place and key hotel locations and can access parking in McCormick Place.
Hotel Information
All IMTS visitors have access to discounted rooms at the best selection of hotels around Chicago. Booking through IMTS' official housing department offers many benefits, including the lowest guaranteed rates during the show dates and added peace of mind. To make planning easy, you can review the At-A-Glance Hotels and Rates, the IMTS 2026 Hotel Map, and forms for individual or group housing options.
If you have any questions, please email Housing@IMTS.com or call our team at 800-957-7714. We are confident that Global Housing Solutions powered by AMT, will ensure a positive booking experience for IMTS 2026.
Travel Information
Book Hotel
Access discounted hotel rooms around Chicago by booking through our housing team.
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Flights
Save on travel to IMTS 2026 with exclusive airline discounts. United Airlines offers up to 7% off eligible fares, while Southwest Airlines offers 4-10% off, depending on fare type. Southwest discounts are available when booking through SWABIZ®. For discounts, travel with Southwest must occur between September 8-23, 2026.
Parking & Directions
There are three main parking lots on the McCormick Place campus. For more information, and updates on lot access and capacities, as well as traffic updates please visit the McCormick Place website.
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Chicago Locals
You may call it the Windy City, the Second City, but at IMTS, we call it home. Join us as we tour hotels, preview restaurants, and check out neighborhoods, so you can Chicago like a local.
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Shuttles
Shuttles from most IMTS 2026 participating hotels to McCormick Place Convention Center are available during show days, during show hours.
Shuttle Schedule
Mobile App
Locate and contact exhibitors, connect with other attendees, and plan out your trip.