The Midwest Clinic draws 18,000-plus attendees from more than 40 countries to McCormick Place West each December, and nearly every one of them needs a room nearby. The five hotels below are the closest bookable options to the West Building, ranked by walking distance. All five are within 0.2 miles of the venue entrance.
Hotels near McCormick Place West at a glance
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place | 0.15 mi | 3 min | 3 | 8.6 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place | 0.15 mi | 3 min | 3 | 8.4 |
| Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place | 0.15 mi | 3 min | 3 | 9.0 |
| Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago | 0.19 mi | 4 min | 4 | 8.5 |
| Marriott Marquis Chicago | 0.19 mi | 4 min | 4 | 8.6 |
Getting to the venue in December
- Temperatures in Chicago on December 16-18 average 39°F to 44°F during the day and drop below freezing at night. Pack a coat you can move in.
- The three hotels at 123 East Cermak connect to McCormick Place via an enclosed pedestrian bridge, so you can reach the West Building without going outside.
- The Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency both connect to the convention campus through interior corridors. Check with the front desk on arrival for the fastest indoor route.
- The nearest CTA Green and Orange Line station is Cermak-McCormick Place, a 5-minute walk from the 123 East Cermak hotels. Trains run to the Loop in under 10 minutes.
Which hotel suits you best
If you want the shortest possible commute and a suite-style room for a multi-day stay, the Home2 Suites at 123 East Cermak gives you a kitchenette and the highest guest score of the three-star options on this list. The Hampton Inn next door costs less and earns the same 8.6 score as the Marriott Marquis, making it the value pick for attendees who spend most of their time in sessions. For a four-star room with direct indoor access to the convention campus, the Marriott Marquis on South Prairie Avenue and the Hyatt Regency on South Martin Luther King Drive are the two options. The Marriott Marquis is larger and has more on-site dining; the Hyatt Regency is slightly quieter and popular with repeat Midwest Clinic attendees who prefer a calmer lobby during a busy conference week.
The hotels
Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
123 East Cermak, Suite 100
8.61,357 reviews
5 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green/Orange)Sharing the 123 East Cermak address with the other campus hotels and earning an 8.6 guest score, the Hampton Inn is the value-tier pick for attendees who want the same enclosed bridge access at a lower price point than the four-star options.
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place
123 East Cermak, Suite 300
8.4645 reviews
5 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green/Orange)The Hilton Garden Inn rounds out the three hotels at 123 East Cermak, offering an on-site restaurant and meeting rooms that the Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites do not, which suits attendees who want to host small group dinners without leaving the building.
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place
123 E. CERMAK ROAD
9.0606 reviews
5 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green/Orange)A guest score of 9.0, suite-style rooms with kitchenettes, and a 3-minute walk via enclosed bridge to McCormick Place West make this the strongest three-star pick for attendees staying multiple nights.
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Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
2233 S Martin Luther King Dr
8.51,408 reviews
7 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green/Orange)The Hyatt Regency connects directly to the McCormick Place campus and matches the Marriott Marquis on distance, making it the second four-star choice for attendees who want a quieter base during a high-traffic conference week.
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Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 South Prairie Avenue
8.6660 reviews
6 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green/Orange)At 0.19 miles from McCormick Place West with a four-star rating and indoor corridor access to the convention campus, the Marriott Marquis is the top full-service option for Midwest Clinic attendees who want on-site dining and meeting space without leaving the building.
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Planning a longer stay? See all our Chicago hotel guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to McCormick Place West?＋
The Hampton Inn, Home2 Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn all share the address at 123 East Cermak Road, putting them 0.15 miles from the West Building entrance. All three connect to the venue via an enclosed pedestrian bridge.
Can I walk to McCormick Place West from these hotels in December?＋
Yes, and three of the five hotels let you do it without going outside. The Hampton Inn, Home2 Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn at 123 East Cermak connect to McCormick Place via an enclosed bridge. The Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency also have interior corridor access to the convention campus.
What CTA train serves the McCormick Place hotels?＋
The Cermak-McCormick Place station on the Green and Orange Lines is the nearest stop, about 5 to 7 minutes on foot from the hotels on this list. From the Loop, the ride takes under 10 minutes.
When does The Midwest Clinic take place in 2026?＋
The next edition runs December 16-18, 2026 at McCormick Place West in Chicago.
Is there a difference between the three hotels at 123 East Cermak?＋
Yes. The Home2 Suites offers suite-style rooms with kitchenettes and earns the highest guest score of the three. The Hampton Inn is the most affordable option. The Hilton Garden Inn adds an on-site restaurant and meeting rooms, which the other two lack.
Did The Midwest Clinic move venues?＋
Yes. The event moved from the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue to McCormick Place West. Older hotel guides pointing to the Hilton Chicago area are referencing the wrong venue. All hotels on this list are within 0.2 miles of McCormick Place West.
