Photo: McCormick Place / Google MapsFABTECH 2027 Hotels
FABTECH 2027 runs 13 to 16 September at McCormick Place, Chicago. 42,000 industry participants at FABTECH 2025 (Chicago)
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Where to stay for FABTECH 2027: the closest hotels to McCormick Place are in South Loop (McCormick Place) and The Loop, with River North and Magnificent Mile a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
FABTECH, the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing show billed by its organisers as manufacturing's largest North American event, returns to McCormick Place in Chicago from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 September 2027. The organisers, FMA and SME with partners including AWS and PMA, report 42,000 industry participants and more than 1,700 exhibitors across over 885,000 square feet at the last Chicago edition in 2025. The US show moves between cities, and the 2026 edition was in Las Vegas, so this page covers the 2027 Chicago show only, not FABTECH's separate Mexico or Canada events. Exhibitor teams face early starts and long days on the floor, and many arrive before the show opens to set up, so a short commute counts. The South Loop beside McCormick Place is the most convenient base; the Loop, River North and Streeterville give you more choice and are a short train or taxi ride away. This page shows live hotel rates near McCormick Place for your dates.
Popular areas for attendees: South Loop (McCormick Place) · The Loop · River North and Magnificent Mile · Streeterville.
- FABTECH hotels sorted by distance to McCormick Place, from the South Loop to the Loop, River North and Streeterville
- Live rates for 13 to 16 September 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for exhibitor set-up and tear-down
- Free-cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your booth team is still being finalised
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a team or exhibitor group quote within 24 hours via our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 13 Sept to 16 Sept 2027
- Venue
- McCormick Place
- City
- Chicago, USA
- Airport
- ORD
- Attendance
- 42,000 industry participants at FABTECH 2025 (Chicago)
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Hotels near McCormick Place for FABTECH 2027
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Rates shown for the event window, Sun, Sep 12 → Fri, Sep 17 (arrive the day before, leave the day after), or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Book several rooms near McCormick Place, keep every stay on a free-cancellation rate, and add your company name and tax number at checkout to receive an itemised invoice for your accounts, emailed the moment you book.
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Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to McCormick Place. If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for FABTECH
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Where should you eat during FABTECH?
McCormick Place sits in the South Loop, an easy ride to both the South Loop's own tables and the West Loop restaurant scene. Chicago is a genuine food city (Smyth holds three Michelin stars and Alinea two), so book the marquee names well ahead when a big show is in town.
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New American / Small plates
West Loop (Randolph St), ~15 min drive from McCormick Place
Stephanie Izard's flagship on West Loop's restaurant row, serving inventive, shareable plates in a buzzy room. One of the toughest and most rewarding reservations in the city.
Tip: Book weeks out; walk-in bar seats are the backup plan.
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Photo: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse / Google Maps
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Photo: Oliver Drefs / Google MapsGibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Gold Coast (Rush St), ~15 min drive from McCormick Place
The quintessential Chicago steakhouse: big steaks, martinis and a see-and-be-seen energy that suits entertaining clients. A local institution on Rush Street.
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Photo: Mercat a la Planxa / Google MapsMercat a la Planxa
Spanish / Catalan tapas
South Loop (Michigan Ave), ~7 min drive from McCormick Place
A lively Catalan tapas room overlooking Grant Park, one of the closer upscale options to McCormick Place. Good for a shared, unhurried group dinner.
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Photo: Taylor / Google MapsLou Malnati's Pizzeria
Deep-dish pizza
South Loop (State St), ~8 min drive from McCormick Place
The classic Chicago deep-dish, from one of the city's most storied pizzeria families. The South Loop location is an easy, casual team meal near the convention center.
Tip: Deep-dish takes ~40 min to bake, order as soon as you sit down.
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Photo: Intelligentsia Coffee Millennium Park Coffeebar / Google Maps
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Photo: Kelly Alaksin / Google MapsIntelligentsia Coffee (Millennium Park)
Coffee / Cafe
The Loop (Millennium Park), ~12 min drive from McCormick Place
The Chicago-born roaster widely credited with helping start the third-wave coffee movement in 1995. The Millennium Park coffeebar is an ideal caffeine stop when you're up in the Loop.
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Photo: Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen / Google Maps
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Photo: Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen / Google MapsManny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
Jewish deli
South Loop, ~6 min drive from McCormick Place
A cash-quick, cafeteria-style Chicago deli institution famous for its corned beef and matzo ball soup. About as fast and local a lunch as you'll find near the convention center.
Tip: Lunch-focused; it winds down by mid-afternoon.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after FABTECH: bookable experiences in Chicago, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Chicago
Chicago is a great sports and festival town, and several of its venues are an easy trip from McCormick Place.
Chicago Cubs (MLB)
Day baseball at historic Wrigley Field is a bucket-list experience even if you're not a fan.
Find ticketsChicago White Sox (MLB)
South Side baseball at Rate Field, one of the closer ballparks to McCormick Place.
Find ticketsChicago Bears (NFL)
NFL games at lakefront Soldier Field, just north of the convention center.
Find ticketsChicago Bulls (NBA)
NBA basketball at the United Center on the Near West Side.
Find ticketsLollapalooza
A four-day, multi-stage music festival in Grant Park drawing top global headliners.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to FABTECH?
From O'Hare International (ORD)
- O'Hare is Chicago's main airport, with direct flights from most US cities and many international hubs
- The CTA Blue Line runs from O'Hare into the Loop; from there, change for the Green Line to Cermak-McCormick Place or take a short taxi to the South Loop
- Taxis and rideshare to the South Loop can take an hour or more in weekday traffic, so allow plenty of time on arrival day
- If your team is flying in for set-up, a flexible or free-cancellation room protects you against late schedule changes
From Midway (MDW) and by rail
- Midway is Chicago's second airport, closer to the South Loop than O'Hare and served mainly by domestic and short-haul flights
- The CTA Orange Line links Midway with the Loop
- Amtrak trains arrive at Chicago Union Station on the western edge of the Loop, a short taxi ride from McCormick Place
How do you get around during FABTECH?
Getting to McCormick Place each day
- Metra Electric trains stop at McCormick Place station, a quick ride from Millennium Station and Van Buren Street in the Loop
- The CTA Green Line's Cermak-McCormick Place station is the nearest L stop to the campus
- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and Marriott Marquis Chicago sit beside the campus, the easiest option for early exhibitor starts
- Check the FABTECH site for any hotel shuttle service and its hours before choosing a hotel further from the venue
Around Chicago in September
- September is usually pleasant in Chicago, but evenings by the lake can be cool, so pack a light layer
- The L is the quickest way between the Loop, River North and the South Loop for evening plans
- Rideshare demand spikes at show close, so the train is often quicker back to the Loop
- Restaurants in the Loop, River North and the West Loop fill with customer dinners during show week, so reserve ahead if you are hosting
Do you need a visa for FABTECH?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries, including the UK, most of the EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, can usually attend a trade show for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA rather than a visa
- Apply for ESTA on the official US government website well before you fly; approvals are normally valid for two years, and unofficial sites charge extra for the same form
- Canadian citizens do not normally need a visa or ESTA for a short business visit of this kind
eVisa / visa required
- Most other nationalities, including India, China, Brazil and South Africa, need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa, which involves an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate
- Interview waits vary widely by country and can run to months, so start the application as soon as you decide to attend FABTECH
- If you have previously been refused an ESTA or are ineligible for the Visa Waiver Program, you will need to apply for a full visa instead
Documents to carry
- Your FABTECH registration confirmation and, if exhibiting, a letter from your employer explaining your role at the show
- Your hotel confirmation and return or onward travel details, which US border officers commonly ask to see
- A passport valid for the whole of your stay, with your ESTA approval or visa linked to it
Entry and visa rules change often; check current requirements with the US embassy in your country or official US government sources before you book travel.
First time at FABTECH?
- FABTECH covers metal forming, fabricating, welding, finishing and automation, so use the exhibitor list to plan which halls to cover each day
- The show runs Monday to Thursday; check the organiser's site for daily expo hours and education sessions before you book nights
- Wear comfortable shoes: the show floor covered more than 885,000 square feet in 2025
- Register in advance on the FABTECH site so your badge is ready on arrival
- Make sure you book Chicago for 2027: FABTECH moves between US cities, and searches can still show the 2026 Las Vegas show
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Exhibitor teams usually need nights before the show opens for set-up and one after it closes for tear-down, so book those dates together
- A hotel beside McCormick Place means booth staff can walk in for early starts without depending on traffic
- Large teams can save by splitting between a South Loop hotel for set-up crew and a Loop hotel for sales staff hosting evening dinners
FABTECH travel FAQs
When is FABTECH 2027?
FABTECH takes place 13 Sept to 16 Sept 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA.
Where is FABTECH held?
FABTECH is held at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA. The nearest airport is ORD.
When and where is FABTECH 2027?
FABTECH 2027 runs from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 September 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The 2026 US show was in Las Vegas; FABTECH Mexico and FABTECH Canada are separate events.
Where should I stay for FABTECH Chicago?
The South Loop around McCormick Place is the most convenient for early exhibitor starts, with hotels beside the campus. The Loop is a short Metra Electric or Green Line ride away, while River North, the Magnificent Mile and Streeterville have the widest choice of hotels and restaurants.
How do I get to McCormick Place from my hotel?
Take the Metra Electric to McCormick Place station from Millennium Station or Van Buren Street, or the CTA Green Line to Cermak-McCormick Place. Hotels beside the campus are within walking distance.
Which airport should I use for FABTECH?
O'Hare (ORD) has the widest choice of flights, with the CTA Blue Line into the Loop. Midway (MDW) is closer to the South Loop and is linked to the Loop by the CTA Orange Line.
Is Event Escapes the official FABTECH hotel provider?
No. We are an independent hotel booking site with no affiliation with the FABTECH organisers. Check the FABTECH site for any official hotel block and compare it with the live rates here.
Can you help with FABTECH exhibitor accommodation for a team?
Yes. Send us your group size and dates, including set-up and tear-down nights, through the enquiry form and we will reply with a team quote within 24 hours.
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Which hotels are closest to McCormick Place?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 25 October 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near McCormick Place
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Plaza Hotel★★★ | 2.7 km | ~10 min ride | $249 |
| Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago★★★ | 3.9 km | ~14 min ride | $286 |
More hotels close to McCormick Place
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Marquis Chicago★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~6 min walk | $742 |
| Le Méridien Essex Chicago★★★★ | 2.3 km | ~9 min ride | $458 |
| The Langham, Chicago★★★★★ | 4.2 km | ~15 min ride | $960 |
| Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago★★★★★ | 4.2 km | ~15 min ride | $763 |
EventEscapes is an independent travel platform and is not affiliated with FABTECH or its organizers. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.