McCormick Place hosts the 2027 National Restaurant Association Show on May 22-25. The 2026 show drew more than 55,000 foodservice professionals from 112 countries. Every hotel on this page connects to the convention center indoors, so you can reach the show floor without going outside or flagging a cab.
We order hotels by walking distance, with star rating and guest score used to separate properties at the same distance. All five tie at zero, so stars and guest score set the order.
Hotels near the National Restaurant Association Show at a glance
| Hotel | Distance | Walk time | Stars | Guest score | Nearest CTA station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Marquis Chicago | 0 (skybridge) | 0 | 4 | 8.6 | Cermak-McCormick Place (Green) |
| Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago | 0 (connected) | 0 | 4 | 8.5 | Cermak-McCormick Place (Green) |
| Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place | 0 (skybridge) | 0 | 3 | 9.0 | Cermak-McCormick Place (Green) |
| Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place | 0 (skybridge) | 0 | 3 | 8.6 | Cermak-McCormick Place (Green) |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place | 0 (skybridge) | 0 | 3 | 8.4 | Cermak-McCormick Place (Green) |
Getting to the National Restaurant Association Show
- The Marriott Marquis connects to McCormick Place by a covered skybridge, which matters when May temperatures drop below 45°F or rain moves in off Lake Michigan.
- The Hyatt Regency connects to McCormick Place by an enclosed walkway, keeping you out of traffic.
- Hampton Inn, Home2 Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn share the 123 E Cermak address, which connects to McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena by an indoor sky bridge.
- The Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station is a 5-minute walk from the 123 E Cermak cluster, 7 minutes from the Marriott Marquis and 10 minutes from the Hyatt Regency, giving you a direct rail link to the Loop if you have evening plans downtown.
- Rideshare pickup during show hours backs up on Martin Luther King Drive. All five hotels connect to McCormick Place indoors, so you can skip that wait entirely.
Hotel picks for the National Restaurant Association Show
The two four-star properties, Marriott Marquis Chicago and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago, carry full-service amenities and both connect directly indoors to McCormick Place. Over four days, that indoor connection is what you'll notice most: you skip the weather and the rideshare queue.
- Marriott Marquis: On-site restaurants, fitness center, and meeting rooms. The covered skybridge to McCormick Place keeps you indoors.
- Hyatt Regency: On-site restaurants, fitness center, and meeting rooms sized for pre-show team briefings. An enclosed walkway takes you from the hotel to the convention center.
The three-star cluster at 123 E Cermak covers different room-type needs under one roof. All three share the same building and its indoor sky bridge to McCormick Place.
- Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place: The straightforward business-travel room.
- Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place: In-room kitchenettes and more floor space make this the strongest pick for attendees staying the full four days who want to manage meal costs.
- Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place: Adds an on-site restaurant and bar, giving attendees a sit-down dinner option without leaving the building after a long day on the show floor.
The hotels
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 South Prairie Avenue
8.6660 reviews
7 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)A covered skybridge connects it to McCormick Place, so you get a full-service hotel without crossing a street outside.
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Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
2233 S Martin Luther King Dr
8.51,408 reviews
10 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)Connected to McCormick Place by an enclosed walkway, so you reach the show floor without going outside.
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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)The best guest score of the three hotels at this address, plus in-room kitchenettes to keep meal costs down over all four days.
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Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
123 East Cermak, Suite 100
8.61,357 reviews
5 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)A reliable mid-range room with an indoor sky bridge to the venue, and the same guest score as the four-star Marriott Marquis.
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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)Shares the 123 E Cermak building with the Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites, and adds an on-site restaurant and bar for dinner after the show.
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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
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Saturday, November 14
Listings by Outgoing. Times and prices can change, so check the listing before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to McCormick Place for the NRA Show?＋
All five hotels connect to McCormick Place indoors, so none is meaningfully closer. 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. The three hotels at 123 E Cermak share an indoor sky bridge.
Can I walk from these hotels to the National Restaurant Association Show?＋
Yes. All five hotels connect to McCormick Place indoors. The Marriott Marquis uses a covered skybridge, the Hyatt Regency an enclosed walkway, and the three hotels at 123 E Cermak an indoor sky bridge.
What is the nearest CTA train station to McCormick Place for the NRA Show?＋
Cermak-McCormick Place on the Green Line is the closest station. It is a 5-minute walk from the 123 E Cermak hotel cluster, 7 minutes from the Marriott Marquis and 10 minutes from the Hyatt Regency. From the Loop, the Green Line ride takes roughly 10 minutes.
Is there a hotel connected directly to McCormick Place?＋
Yes, all five on this list. The Marriott Marquis Chicago connects by a covered skybridge, the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago by an enclosed walkway, and the Hampton Inn, Home2 Suites and Hilton Garden Inn at 123 E Cermak by an indoor sky bridge.
Which hotel is best for a four-day stay during the NRA Show?＋
The Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place at 123 E Cermak is the strongest pick for a multi-day stay. In-room kitchenettes let you handle breakfast and light meals without restaurant costs adding up over four days, and the indoor sky bridge to McCormick Place keeps logistics simple.
When is the 2027 National Restaurant Association Show?＋
The 2027 show runs May 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
