The Inspired Home Show runs March 9-11, 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The 2026 show drew buyers from more than 100 countries across the housewares and home products industry. Every hotel on this page is within 0.4 miles of the venue entrance, chosen for proximity first, then star rating. You get a short walk to the show floor each morning without fighting for a cab or waiting on a shuttle.
Hotels near The Inspired Home Show at a glance
| Hotel | Distance | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago | 0.15 mi | 3 min | 4 stars | 8.5 |
| Marriott Marquis Chicago | 0.24 mi | 5 min | 4 stars | 8.6 |
| Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place | 0.37 mi | 7 min | 3 stars | 8.6 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place | 0.37 mi | 7 min | 3 stars | 8.4 |
| Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place | 0.37 mi | 7 min | 3 stars | 9.0 |
Getting to The Inspired Home Show from each hotel
- The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place connects to the venue by an enclosed pedestrian bridge, so you reach the show floor without going outside.
- The Marriott Marquis also connects to the convention center by skybridge.
- The three hotels at 123 East Cermak connect to McCormick Place by skybridge too, and they are about a 4-minute walk from the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station at 12 East Cermak.
- March in Chicago runs cold, with average highs around 42°F and frequent wind off Lake Michigan. All five hotels let you skip it: each connects to the venue indoors.
- Rideshare pickup from all five hotels to the main McCormick Place entrance takes two to four minutes by car.
The Inspired Home Show: what to expect in the neighborhood
The blocks immediately around McCormick Place are convention-oriented rather than residential. You will find restaurants inside the venue and in the connected hotels, but the broader South Loop dining scene starts about half a mile north along Michigan Avenue.
The CTA Green Line's Cermak-McCormick Place station is the fastest public transit link to the Loop, putting you about 10 minutes from the city center by train. If you plan to explore Chicago in the evenings after the show, the hotels at 123 East Cermak give you the closest transit access.
The Inspired Home Show hotel picks
All five hotels below are within 0.4 miles of McCormick Place, and all five connect to it by skybridge.
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago and Marriott Marquis Chicago are the two large full-service hotels on the campus, while the Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place, and Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place share the 123 East Cermak building, about a 4-minute walk from the Green Line station.
The hotels
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
2233 S Martin Luther King Dr
8.51,408 reviews
11 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)0.15 miles from McCormick Place, with an enclosed pedestrian bridge to the venue, so you stay out of the weather between sessions.
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Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 South Prairie Avenue
8.6660 reviews
9 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)0.24 miles from McCormick Place, with a skybridge to the convention center, so you can reach the show without going outside.
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Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
123 East Cermak, Suite 100
8.61,357 reviews
4 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)Shares 123 East Cermak with two other hotels: a mid-range pick with the shortest walk to the Green Line on the list.
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place
123 East Cermak, Suite 300
8.4645 reviews
4 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)Has a full restaurant in the building, so you can have dinner without leaving the complex after a long day at the show.
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place
123 E. CERMAK ROAD
9.0606 reviews
4 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)A 9.0 guest score and suites with kitchenettes, with room to work and store samples over a multi-night stay.
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Planning a longer stay? See all our Chicago hotel guides.
Evenings near McCormick Place this week
Here’s what’s on within a 20-minute walk of McCormick Place over the next few nights.
Thursday, November 12
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14
Listings by Outgoing. Times and prices can change, so check the listing before you go.
Things to do in Chicago, by neighborhood
Where to start in each neighborhood, and what’s on there this weekend.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to McCormick Place for The Inspired Home Show?＋
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago is at 2233 S Martin Luther King Drive, about 0.15 miles from the venue entrance. It connects to McCormick Place through an enclosed pedestrian bridge, so you can reach the show floor in roughly three minutes without going outside.
Can I walk to McCormick Place from these hotels in March?＋
Yes, but March in Chicago averages highs around 42°F with wind off Lake Michigan. You may not need to: all five hotels connect to McCormick Place by skybridge, so you can reach the show floor without going outside.
What CTA train line serves McCormick Place?＋
The CTA Green Line stops at Cermak-McCormick Place station, about a 4-minute walk from the 123 East Cermak hotel cluster. From there, the Green Line takes about 10 minutes to reach the Loop. From the Marriott Marquis the station is about 9 minutes on foot, and from the Hyatt Regency about 11.
Are there suite options near McCormick Place for multi-night stays?＋
Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place at 123 East Cermak offers suite-style rooms with kitchenettes, which works well for attendees staying the full three days of the show who want space to spread out or store materials.
When does The Inspired Home Show take place in 2027?＋
The 2027 edition runs March 9-11, 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The show moved to a Tuesday-through-Thursday format starting in 2026.
Do any of these hotels have meeting rooms for buyer appointments during the show?＋
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and the Marriott Marquis both have meeting room facilities. The Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place also offers meeting space within the 123 East Cermak building. All three are within 0.37 miles of the show floor.
