Closest hotels to McCormick Place for the Chicago Auto Show

Three of the five picks share a single address block on Cermak Road, so your choice comes down to brand loyalty, room type, and how much you want to spend.

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McCormick Place is the venue for North America's largest and longest-running auto show, which runs February 13-21, 2027. Every hotel on this list connects to the convention center indoors, so all five tie on distance. We rank them by distance first, then star rating, then guest score. You get a mix of full-service and extended-stay options so you can match the room to your budget and length of stay.

Chicago Auto Show hotels at a glance

HotelDistanceWalk timeStarsGuest score
Marriott Marquis Chicago0 (skybridge)048.6
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago0 (connected)048.5
Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place0 (skybridge)039.0
Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place0 (skybridge)038.6
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place0 (skybridge)038.4

Getting to the Chicago Auto Show from these hotels

  • The Marriott Marquis connects to McCormick Place by a covered skybridge, so you never go outside.
  • The Hyatt Regency also connects to the convention center indoors, by an enclosed walkway.
  • The three hotels at 123 East Cermak connect to McCormick Place by an indoor sky bridge.
  • February in Chicago averages a high of about 36°F and a low of about 22°F, so pack a coat even for a short walk.
  • The CTA Green Line stops at Cermak-McCormick Place station, a 5-minute walk from the 123 East Cermak hotels.

Which hotel suits you best for the Chicago Auto Show

All five hotels are no-coat options: each connects to the exhibit halls indoors, so you never touch the February cold.

The Marriott Marquis and the Hyatt Regency are the two 4-star picks, with more places to eat on site. The Marquis has the slightly higher guest score of the two.

The three hotels at 123 East Cermak share a building with an indoor sky bridge to McCormick Place. The Home2 Suites suits multi-night stays with in-room kitchenettes. The Hampton Inn is the most affordable of the three. The Hilton Garden Inn is between them on price and amenities. All three are a 5-minute walk from the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station.

Hotel-by-hotel breakdown for the Chicago Auto Show

Marriott Marquis Chicago connects to McCormick Place by a covered skybridge and pairs 4 stars with a guest score of 8.6 and a wide range of on-site dining. Book it and you can leave your coat in the room.

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago connects to the convention center by an enclosed walkway. It's the best full-service backup if the Marquis is full.

Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place at 123 East Cermak is the most affordable option among the three co-located hotels, with a guest score of 8.6 and an indoor connection to the show floor.

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place, also at 123 East Cermak, adds an on-site restaurant and meeting rooms for attendees who need a workspace or a sit-down dinner after the show.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place rounds out the 123 East Cermak building with in-room kitchenettes and the highest guest score on the list at 9.0. It's the one to book for a multi-night stay.

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Frequently asked questions

Which hotel is closest to McCormick Place for the Chicago Auto Show?+

All five hotels on this list connect to McCormick Place indoors, so they tie on distance. The Marriott Marquis at 2121 S Prairie Avenue uses a covered skybridge and the Hyatt Regency at 2233 S Martin Luther King Drive an enclosed walkway. You do not need to go outside.

Can I walk to the Chicago Auto Show from these hotels in February?+

Yes. The Hyatt Regency, the Marriott Marquis and the three hotels at 123 East Cermak all connect to the convention center indoors. February highs in Chicago average about 36°F, so bring a proper coat for anything outside.

Is there a CTA train stop near these hotels for the Chicago Auto Show?+

Cermak-McCormick Place station on the Green Line is a 5-minute walk from the 123 East Cermak hotels, 7 minutes from the Marriott Marquis and 10 minutes from the Hyatt Regency. From the Loop, the Green Line runs straight there.

Which hotel is best for a multi-night stay during the Chicago Auto Show?+

The Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place at 123 East Cermak has in-room kitchenettes, which cuts food costs over a long stay. It also has a guest score of 9.0.

Are there parking options at these hotels near McCormick Place?+

The Hyatt Regency, Hampton Inn, Home2 Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn all offer on-site parking. McCormick Place also has its own parking structure if you prefer to park at the venue.

What is the First Look for Charity gala, and do I need a different hotel for it?+

The First Look for Charity gala takes place the evening before the public opening, inside McCormick Place. All five hotels on this list connect to McCormick Place indoors, so any of them works for gala night.

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