McCormick Place Exhibitor Planning Guide
McCormick Place is a large four-building campus. The current event manual remains the governing operational source, while official venue guidance explains building services, labor jurisdictions, and exhibitor responsibilities.
Know which organization controls each decision
The event organizer defines participation and show rules. The general service contractor manages many logistics and labor functions. McCormick Place provides building services and is the exclusive provider of internet and telecommunications. Other official vendors may control catering, electrical, rigging, or specialized services depending on the event.
Send drawings with service orders
Utility, internet, and rigging requests are more actionable when they are mapped to a dimensioned floor plan. Keep the final approved drawing aligned with the installation plan and field copies.
Treat discount deadlines as production milestones
Venue guidance emphasizes ordering by published deadline dates. Late decisions can increase rates, limit options, and compress coordination time. Build those dates into the project schedule rather than treating them as reminders.
Clear answers before production begins.
How early should we start a Chicago booth rental?
Start as early as possible. The actual schedule depends on the footprint, approvals, graphics readiness, fabrication scope, AV, hanging elements, freight plan, venue rules, and the show’s current service deadlines.
Can you coordinate labor and show services at McCormick Place?
Yes. We can coordinate the exhibit program with the event organizer, general service contractor, venue providers, and authorized labor. Internet and telecommunications at McCormick Place must be ordered through the venue's exclusive provider.
Do you provide a purchase option?
No. This site offers exhibit rentals and related program services only. We can design a rental program around your booth size, show calendar, brand standards, and budget.
Bring us your show, footprint, and deadline.
We’ll help turn the brief into a rental exhibit plan your team can actually execute.