Photo: McCormick Place / Google MapsHotels for the Food Production Solutions Show 2027 (formerly EATS and Process Expo) in Chicago
Food Production Solutions Show 2027 runs 26 to 28 October at McCormick Place, Chicago.
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Where to stay
Where to stay for Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS) 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.
Popular areas for attendees: South Loop (McCormick Place) · The Loop · River North and Magnificent Mile · Streeterville.
About Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS)
The Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS) comes to McCormick Place in Chicago from Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 October 2027.
Messe Frankfurt Inc. launched it in July 2026 as a new trade show for food manufacturers, developed with the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA), and it takes the late October 2027 slot that had been announced for EATS, the show formerly called Process Expo: the EATS and Process Expo websites now point to FPSS.
Instead of product halls, the floor is organised in four Solution Zones (Product Development and Planning, Regulatory and Compliance, Production and Facilities, and Operations and Scaling), with free education hubs, collaboration labs and production line demonstrations. It is aimed at processors, co-manufacturers, engineers, food safety and operations teams, from startups to large manufacturers.
McCormick Place sits on the lakefront south of the Loop, so for FPSS hotels the choice is between the South Loop beside the campus and the Loop, River North or Streeterville further north. This page shows live hotel rates across Chicago for your dates; your show registration is separate from your hotel booking.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Chicago hotels for the Food Production Solutions Show sorted by distance to McCormick Place, from the South Loop to the Loop, River North and Streeterville
- Live rates for 26 to 28 October 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you choose for booth build, one show day or all three
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while attendee registration has not opened yet
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for an exhibitor team or a plant group through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 26 Oct to 28 Oct 2027
- Length
- 3 days, Tue to Thu
- Venue
- McCormick Place
- City
- Chicago, USA
- Airport
- ORD
- Sector
- Food & Drink
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
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Hotels near McCormick Place for Food Production Solutions Show 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Mon, Oct 25 → Thu, Oct 28, arriving the day before the fair opens, 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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Where should you eat during Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS)?
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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Photo: Girl & The Goat / Google MapsGirl & the Goat
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 Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS): 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 Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS)?
From O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW)
- The CTA Blue Line runs directly from O'Hare 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and every train from O'Hare goes through downtown; CTA puts the normal ride to downtown at 40 to 45 minutes
- The O'Hare CTA station is in the lower level concourse, connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3; from Terminal 5, take the free airport train to Terminal 2 first
- The CTA Orange Line runs from Midway to the downtown Loop, and CTA estimates about 25 minutes from Midway to downtown
- You can transfer between CTA trains and buses for free up to two times within two hours with the same card or contactless payment
By train and car
- McCormick Place is at 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
- The organiser says details on hotels, transportation and the venue will be published closer to the show, so check its travel page before you go
- Taxis and rideshare are an alternative to the train if you are carrying samples or booth materials
How do you get around during Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS)?
Getting to McCormick Place each day
- The CTA Green Line station Cermak-McCormick Place, at 12 E. Cermak, is an accessible station serving the McCormick Place campus
- From the Loop, take the Green Line south or a short taxi or rideshare along the lakefront
- Check the organiser's travel page nearer the show for any shuttle or venue access details
Choosing where to stay
- The South Loop keeps you closest to the halls, which helps on the last day, when the show closes at 15:00
- The Loop, River North and Streeterville give more choice of hotels and restaurants for client dinners
- If you are exhibiting, staying near McCormick Place makes early starts and booth build easier
- Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with the show; we show live rates across many Chicago hotels
Do you need a visa for Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS)?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current US entry rules for your passport before you travel, on official US government websites or with the US embassy where you live
- Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA travel authorisation; US Customs and Border Protection recommends applying as soon as you begin preparing travel plans or before buying airline tickets
- Apply for ESTA only on the official US government website
eVisa / visa required
- If you cannot travel under the Visa Waiver Program you will need a US visitor visa from a US embassy or consulate, so check interview waiting times early
- Attendee registration opens in mid 2027, so ask the organiser about any invitation letter once you have registered
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, with your ESTA approval or visa linked to it
- Your show registration confirmation and business card
- Your hotel booking and return travel details, in case the border officer asks
US entry requirements change often, so check the current rules on official US government websites or with your nearest US embassy before you book travel.
First time at Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS)?
- Show hours are 10:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 October and 10:00 to 15:00 on Thursday 28 October 2027 (Central Time)
- Attendee registration opens in mid 2027, the organiser says; sign up for its newsletter to hear when it opens
- Education hubs in each Solution Zone offer free programming on commercialisation, food safety, compliance, production optimisation, workforce development and scaling
- Plan your day by Solution Zone: Product Development and Planning, Regulatory and Compliance, Production and Facilities, and Operations and Scaling
- Production line demonstrations show how equipment, software and service providers work together, so leave time to watch them
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- If you searched for EATS or Process Expo, this is the show you want for October 2027: those websites now redirect to the Food Production Solutions Show
- Bring your hardest production problem: the collaboration labs pair food manufacturers with industry experts to work through real operational challenges
- Exhibitor sales open in late 2026, with priority for companies that send an Intent to Exhibit form
Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS) travel FAQs
Where is Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS) held?
Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS) is held at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA. The nearest airport is ORD.
When and where is the Food Production Solutions Show 2027?
The Food Production Solutions Show runs from Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 October 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Hours are 10:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 10:00 to 15:00 on Thursday.
What happened to EATS and Process Expo?
Messe Frankfurt Inc. announced the Food Production Solutions Show in July 2026 as a new trade show for food manufacturers, with the Food Production Solutions Association. It takes the October 2027 dates at McCormick Place that had been listed for EATS (formerly Process Expo), and the EATS and Process Expo websites now redirect to it.
Who should attend the Food Production Solutions Show?
The organiser aims it at food manufacturers of every size, from emerging brands and startups to small and mid sized processors, co-manufacturers and large manufacturers, including owners, plant and operations managers, engineers, R&D, quality and food safety, packaging and procurement teams.
When does registration open?
Attendee registration opens in mid 2027 and exhibitor sales open in late 2026, according to the organiser. Your registration will be separate from any hotel booking.
Where should I stay for the Food Production Solutions Show?
The South Loop is closest to McCormick Place. The Loop, River North and Streeterville have more hotels and restaurants and link to the campus by the CTA Green Line to Cermak-McCormick Place, or by taxi or rideshare.
Is there an official hotel partner?
The organiser says hotel details will be published closer to the show. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with the Food Production Solutions Show, Messe Frankfurt or FPSA; we show live rates across many Chicago hotels so you can compare.
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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 12 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near McCormick Place
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Meridien Essex Chicago★★★ | 2.3 km | ~9 min ride | $254 |
| Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago★★★ | 2.6 km | ~10 min ride | $15,389,461 |
| Hyatt Place Chicago DowntownThe Loop★★★ | 3.8 km | ~13 min ride | $678 |
| The River Hotel★★★ | 4.0 km | ~14 min ride | $295 |
| Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - Wolf Point★★★ | 4.4 km | ~15 min ride | $476 |
More hotels close to McCormick Place
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Quarters Central Loop★★★★ | 3.3 km | ~12 min ride | $340 |
| The Palmer House Hilton★★★★ | 3.3 km | ~12 min ride | $440 |
| Central Loop Hotel★★★★ | 3.3 km | ~12 min ride | $363 |
| JW Marriott Chicago★★★★★ | 3.4 km | ~12 min ride | $897 |
| Chicago Athletic Association★★★★ | 3.4 km | ~12 min ride | $475 |
Event Escapes is a privately owned, independent company that provides accommodation and travel for trade fair visitors. We are not associated with, endorsed by or acting for Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS), its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.