The convention provided FREE shuttle service from most hotel areas to McCormick place West-all of the areas used for the convention were well lit,fresh air,nice wide aisles-multiple eating areas where the Food was great and you weren't RAPED by the prices.

The AAOS annual meeting between March 19th and 23rd was held in a city inside Chicago called the McCormick Place. Huge place well planned, secure, well equipped, courteous , helpful staff. well connected by road and rail to rest of the city, this is the place for any convention of any unfathomable size

I was up here last week for an orthopedic meeting, one that switches cities annually. Besides the weather (which can't be controlled I realize), Chicago was the worst. The convention center is poorly marked and even with a map, it is easy to get lost in. Walking to individual break rooms was extremely confusing and quite frankly way too spread... More

super excited to go back to McCormick place for the ABS show!!! Amazing show every year!!!! big enough to fit a whole beauty industry! food could be a little cheaper but ive learned to bring some food or go elsewhere. Very clean archecture!

There is more here than just a convention center, there is history. Unless you are attending a conference or show, I would say don't put it on you must do list. Yet if you are attending a conference or show, it is 5 stars. The reason for 4 stars is that it really isn't a must see, but if you... More

McCormick place is a giant convention center. It wont be wrong to say you need a GPS inside the building! Ample parking available. Signs are posted everywhere. Close to the highways and other Chicago attractions like the planetarium, aquarium, soldier field and museum.

The building is nice and easy to get around. Although not having any signs with the coat check location was a pain. Also there were no signs above 5' tall showing where to buy tickets so the people blocked the signs.

This place is the biggest behemoth you'll ever encounter. You'll get lost and they'll charge you a fee for it. Then afterwards you'll eat a crappy lunch at one of the few restaurant choices in this monster. After that you'll deal with some union workers and walk another two miles for something you forgot in your car. They do bring... More

This place is always changing. I was there for election night coverage. I forgotten just how large it is. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes it is a nice walk from the parking lot.