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McCormick Place – luxury limo service
Corporate & Convention

McCormick Place

South Loop

2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

3,000,000+ sq ft | Thousands of attendees
Trade Shows
Conventions
Corporate Conferences
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Background-Checked Drivers
  • 24/7 Live Dispatch
  • Real-Time Flight Tracking
  • Flat-Rate Pricing
  • 4.9★ Google Rating
  • On-Time Pickups

Neighborhood

This venue is in South Loop

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Nearby: Field Museum · Shedd Aquarium · Adler Planetarium

About McCormick Place

McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, with over 2.6 million square feet of event space that draws the world's biggest trade shows, industry conferences, and corporate conventions. The complex connects four buildings via enclosed skywalks, featuring 173 meeting rooms, four exhibit halls, and the 4,249-seat Arie Crown Theater. It hosts more than 3 million attendees annually, making reliable ground transportation to and from the venue an essential logistical consideration.

Trade Shows
Conventions
Corporate Conferences
Product Expos

Transportation Options

Recommended vehicles for events at McCormick Place

Motor Coach (56 Passengers)

Up to 56 passengersRestroom onboardMotorcoach comfort
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Mercedes Sprinter Shuttle

Up to 14 passengersAirport shuttle readyLuggage racks
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Ford Transit (Van)

Up to 14 passengersLuggage-friendlyCost-effective groups
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Cadillac Escalade (SUV)

Up to 6 passengersSUV flexibilityLarge luggage capacity
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Getting There

Local knowledge for South Loop

  • Wintrust Arena and McCormick Place share the Cermak Road corridor — plan for 20+ minute delays post-event.

  • Lake Shore Drive southbound is typically faster post-event than the surface streets.

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Popular Routes from South Loop

Flat-fare pricing — no peak pricing, no surprises

From
Aurora, IL
To
O'Hare International Airport (…
50–75 min📍 38 milesFrom $130

Aurora is Illinois' second-largest city, and the run to O'Hare along I-88 and the Tri-State (I-294) is a daily reality for its executives and travelers. Our chauffeurs track your flight in real time and time the pickup to your actual landing — no cell-lot waiting, no rushing the Eisenhower. Flat fare locked at booking, gratuity and tolls included.

From
Joliet, IL
To
O'Hare International Airport (…
55–85 min📍 45 milesFrom $130

From Joliet to O'Hare means I-55 north to the Tri-State — a stretch where traffic timing makes or breaks a flight. Our chauffeurs build buffer for the I-55/I-294 interchange and track your inbound flight on the return so you're met at baggage claim, not the curb. One flat fare, no peak pricing, regardless of the hour.

From
Elgin, IL
To
O'Hare International Airport (…
35–55 min📍 22 milesFrom $130

Elgin sits a straight shot down the Jane Addams (I-90) from O'Hare, making it one of our quicker northwest-suburb airport runs. Chauffeurs monitor I-90 construction and the Elgin O'Hare (I-490) progress to pick the fastest live route. Flat-fare pricing locked at booking — no metered surprises.

Recommended Vehicles

Our top picks for corporate & convention

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Executive Sedan

Lincoln Continental

Up to 3 passengers

From $137/hr

Perfect for corporate & convention

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Luxury SUV

Cadillac Escalade ESV

Up to 7 passengers

From $140/hr

Perfect for corporate & convention

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Sprinter Van

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Executive

Up to 12 passengers

From $179/hr

Perfect for corporate & convention

Book Transportation

to McCormick Place

  • Flat-fare pricing — no peak pricing
  • Flight tracking on all pickups
  • 24/7 live dispatch
  • 4.9★ rated (512+ reviews)
  • Free cancellation up to 2 hrs

Venue Details

Neighborhood
South Loop
Address
2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Capacity
3,000,000+ sq ft | Thousands of attendees
Popular For
Trade ShowsConventionsCorporate ConferencesProduct Expos
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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Thousands of Chicago travelers book with Royal Carriage for airports, weddings, and corporate travel.

Our September wedding needed 3 vehicles — a Rolls Royce for us, a stretch limo for the bridal party, and a Sprinter shuttle for 14 guests. Every driver arrived 20 minutes early to the Drake. The coordinator handled our timeline flawlessly from ceremony through the reception at the Peninsula.

Sarah & Mark W.
Wedding at the Drake Hotel

Pricing

Sedan from $130

Sedan

SUV from $165

SUV

Flat fares · No peak pricing · Gratuity included

Arriving at McCormick Place — McCormick Place

Arriving at McCormick Place

McCormick Place sits at 2301 S Lake Shore Dr in the South Loop, the largest convention center in North America with four buildings linked by skywalks. With over 2.6 million square feet and 173 meeting rooms, the right entrance matters — our chauffeur confirms the hall and gate so executives land at their session, not a half-mile away. The complex draws more than 3 million attendees a year, so curbside traffic is heavy; we time the drop-off and hold nearby. For a venue this vast, a planned arrival point off Lake Shore Drive saves a long walk between the four exhibit halls.

Events at McCormick Place — McCormick Place

Events at McCormick Place

McCormick Place runs the largest Trade Shows, Conventions, Corporate Conferences, and Product Expos on its 3,000,000-plus square feet, drawing attendees by the thousands. At that volume, ground transport is a genuine logistics operation — we coordinate shuttle loops between airport, hotels, and the four exhibit halls rather than one-off drops. For Conventions and Corporate Conferences, vehicles sync to session schedules and the 4,249-seat Arie Crown Theater program. With thousands arriving daily, planning against that scale and the skywalk layout keeps exhibitors, speakers, and attendees moving through the right gate on time.

Getting to McCormick Place in style — McCormick Place

Getting to McCormick Place in style

Moving thousands through the largest convention center on the continent is a fleet job, not a string of single rides. A 56-passenger motor coach and Mercedes Sprinter shuttle run continuous hotel-to-2301-S-Lake-Shore-Dr loops between the four exhibit halls, while a Ford Transit handles smaller exhibitor and crew groups on tighter setup windows. For VIP attendees and executives, a Cadillac Escalade delivers a composed door-to-session arrival at the right gate rather than a half-mile walk. We size the fleet to attendee volume across the show's run and sync it to the South Loop traffic and the daily convention schedule, then stage each vehicle at the correct entrance. Coordinate convention transport at (224) 801-3090.

Frequently Asked Questions — McCormick Place

How do I get to McCormick Place by limo?+

Royal Carriage provides door-to-door chauffeured service to McCormick Place in South Loop. Your driver will handle navigation, parking, and drop-off at the venue entrance. Book online or call (224) 801-3090.

How much does limo service to McCormick Place cost?+

Rates to McCormick Place depend on your pickup location and vehicle choice. Sedan service starts at $130, with SUVs, sprinters, and party buses available for larger groups. All pricing is flat-fare with no peak pricing charges. Call (224) 801-3090 for an exact quote.

Can you wait during my event at McCormick Place?+

Yes. We offer hourly chauffeur service where your driver stays on-site at McCormick Place for the duration of your event. This is ideal for weddings, galas, and corporate functions. Hourly rates start at $137/hr for sedans.

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Arrive at McCormick Place in style

Professional chauffeurs. Flat-fare pricing. Available 24/7. One call handles everything from South Loop to your door.

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