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About 15 minutes · Up the Stevenson

Midway to McCormick Place car service

Midway to McCormick Place car service is the quickest way from a plane to a show floor in Chicago: about 15 minutes up the Stevenson without traffic, against 40 from O'Hare. Southwest flies most of Midway's flights, and a car at both ends makes a same-day trip to the show realistic.

Flight-tracked airport pickups, 1 hour of free waiting
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Licensed, insured professional chauffeurs
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Midway or O'Hare to the show

Minutes without traffic from each airport. From Midway the whole campus is about a quarter of an hour away; from O'Hare it is closer to 40 minutes.

Midway or O'Hare to the show, in minutes without traffic
From	Midway	O'Hare	Good to know
McCormick Place			All four halls on the campus
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place			Connected by skyway
Marriott Marquis Chicago			Connected by skyway
Wintrust Arena			Cermak Road, beside the campus
South Loop			Hotels a few blocks north
West Loop			Client dinners in Fulton Market
The Loop			Downtown hotels

A same-day show trip through Midway

Book both legs
The morning arrival and the evening departure, each with its flight number.
Land and walk out
One terminal at Midway, so you are at the curb or met at baggage claim within minutes of the gate.
Up the Stevenson
About 10 miles to the halls, usually the shortest leg of the day.
Work the show
Meetings, booth visits and lunch on the floor; the return is already booked.
Back to Midway
About 15 minutes from the South Building to the terminal without traffic, in time for an evening flight.

Why exhibitors pick Midway

The booth crew
A Transit Van for 14 brings the people who build the booth from the terminal to the hall before the doors open.
In for one meeting
A sales director lands in the morning, sees three clients on the floor and is home for dinner.
Wintrust Arena nights
Some show receptions and concerts use the arena on Cermak Road, a short walk from the halls; the car waits outside for the ride back.

Midway to McCormick Place

Midway to McCormick Place car service for same-day show trips

Midway sits about 10 miles from the convention campus, and the Stevenson Expressway runs from Cicero Avenue almost to the halls. That short run is what makes a day trip work: land in the morning, spend the day at the show, and fly out in the evening without a hotel night. The arrival is flight-tracked, and the pickup at the hall is set around your evening departure, so a late plane shifts the times rather than the plan.

Wintrust Arena, home of DePaul basketball and the Chicago Sky, opened in 2017 on Cermak Road right beside the campus and also hosts events tied to McCormick Place. For a team staying longer, the connected Hyatt Regency and Marriott Marquis are an easy drop, and the South Loop hotels are only a few minutes farther.

24/7FAQ

Midway to McCormick Place: questions

Still deciding? Call (331) 356-3856 any hour, or start a booking to see your options.

How far is McCormick Place from Midway?

About 10 miles, roughly 15 minutes without traffic. From O'Hare it is about 40, which is why Midway suits a short show trip.

Can I fly in and out of Midway on the same day for a show?

Yes. Book the morning pickup and the evening return together. The inbound flight is tracked, the return leaves the hall in time for your departure, and each leg shows its price before you confirm.

Most of our team flies Southwest. Can you meet several Midway arrivals?

Yes. Send each flight number; a sedan or SUV meets individual travelers, and an Executive Sprinter for 14 collects anyone landing within the same window.

Can the car carry booth materials as well as luggage?

Yes, within the vehicle's space. An SUV takes 6 bags or cases; for more, the Transit Van seats 14 with room to give up seats for boxes. Tell us the count when you book.

What if the show runs late and I miss my Midway flight?

Message your chauffeur as soon as you know. If you rebook onto a later flight, we move the pickup at the hall to match the new departure.

Which one fits?

Sedan · 2 seats
The day-tripper
One or two travelers with carry-ons fit the sedan, which seats 2 and takes 3 bags, and the same car can bring you back to Midway for the evening flight.
Book the Sedan
Transit Van · 14 seats
The setup crew
Forward-facing seats for 14 and a sliding side door make the Transit Van quick to load at the curb and quick to empty at the hall.
Book the Transit Van
BMW 7 Series · 3 seats
The executive visit
A CEO walking the floor for an afternoon rides in the BMW 7 Series, which seats 3 and is quoted on request.
Get a quote for the BMW 7 Series