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Transportation & Parking

Plan Your Arrival at IEEE PES T&D

Whether you’re flying in, driving, or taking public transit, getting to McCormick Place is easy with multiple transportation options available. Be sure to review all options ahead of time and plan accordingly—especially if arriving during peak hours.

2026 IEEE PES T&D
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
4–7 May 2026

Getting to McCormick Place

By Air

Chicago is served by two major airports:

Airport transportation options include:

Tip: Midway is typically faster for reaching McCormick Place due to traffic volume.

Public Transportation

The Metra Electric Line stops directly at McCormick Place via the McCormick Place Station, located below the South Building.

  • From downtown (Millennium Station), it’s a 7-minute ride.
  • CTA bus and ‘L’ train connections available throughout the city.


Plan Your Trip: transitchicago.com

Driving & Parking

McCormick Place has multiple onsite parking lots:

Lot Location Height Restriction Daily Rate (est.)
A
Adjacent to North & South Buildings
6’6″
$25/Day
B
Underground, Lakeside Center
7’9″
$25/Day
C
West of the West Building
9’0″
$25/Day
  • All lots are open daily from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
  • Overnight parking is not permitted.
  • Credit cards accepted at all entrances.


ADA Parking is available in all garages.

🅿️ Parking Map & Updates: McCormick Place Parking Info

Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle service will be available between the official IEEE PES T&D hotels in the housing block and McCormick Place.

RED ROUTE ONE 

  1. Hilton Chicago (Curbside on 8th Street)
  2. The Blackstone (Walks to Hilton Chicago)


BLUE ROUTE TWO 

  1. Palmer House Hilton (Curbside on Wabash Avenue)


GREEN ROUTE THREE 

  1. Hyatt Regency Chicago (Curbside on E. Wacker Drive)
  2. Radisson Blu (Walks to Hyatt Regency Chicago)

     

YELLOW ROUTE FOUR

  1. Sheraton Grand Riverwalk (Across E. North Water Street)
  2. Embassy Suites Mag Mile (Walks to Sheraton Grand Riverwalk)
  3. InterContinental Mag Mile (Curbside on Illinois Street)

     

ORANGE ROUTE FIVE 

  1. Marriott Downtown Mag Mile (On Ohio Street @ Rush Street)
  2. Hilton Garden Inn Mag Mile (Walks to Marriott DT Mag Mile)
  3. Omni Chicago (Walks to Marriott DT Mag Mile)
  4. Embassy Suites River North (Walks to Marriott DT Mag Mile)

Shuttle Bus Schedule

MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
  • 6:30AM to 10:30AM – Peak shuttle service between Route Hotels and McCormick Place. 
  • 10:30AM to 3:30PM – Limited shuttle service between Route Hotels and McCormick Place.
  • 3:30PM to 5:00PM – Peak shuttle service from McCormick Place to the Route Hotels. 
  • 5:30PM to 9:30PM – Peak shuttle service between the Route Hotels, McCormick Place for the Walking Hotels and Welcome Reception Location at Old Post Office – Historic Hall.
  • 6:30AM to 10:30AM – Peak shuttle service from Route Hotels to McCormick Place.
  • 10:30AM to 2:30PM – Limited shuttle service between Route Hotels and McCormick Place. 
  • 2:30PM to 5:30PM – Peak shuttle service from McCormick Place to Route Hotels. 
  • 6:30AM to 10:30AM – Peak shuttle service from Route Hotels to McCormick Place.
  • 10:30AM to 3:30PM – Limited shuttle service between Route Hotels and McCormick Place. 
  • 3:30PM to 7:30PM – Peak shuttle service from McCormick Place to Route Hotels. 
  • 6:30AM to 10:30AM – Peak shuttle service from Route Hotels to McCormick Place.
  • 10:30AM to 2:30PM – Limited shuttle service between Route Hotels and McCormick Place. 
  • 2:30PM to 5:30PM – Peak shuttle service from McCormick Place to Route Hotels.

Accessibility

McCormick Place is fully ADA-compliant.

  • Wheelchair access is available throughout the venue.
  • Elevators, ramps, and accessible parking available.
  • Onsite scooter rental will be available in select lobbies.

Travel & Safety Tips

  • Allow extra travel time due to downtown traffic.
  • Keep your badge with you at all times.
  • Monitor airline policies and allow for delays if flying.
  • Review updated security protocols prior to arrival.

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