Photo: McCormick Place / Google MapsGreenbuild International Conference + Expo 2027 Hotels
Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2027 runs 19 to 22 October at McCormick Place, Chicago. 10,000+ green building professionals
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Where to stay for Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 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.
Greenbuild International Conference + Expo, the annual event for green building professionals presented in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), comes to McCormick Place in Chicago from Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 October 2027. The 2026 edition was at the Javits Center in New York, so if you are searching for Greenbuild hotels, make sure you are looking at Chicago, not New York. The organiser has published the Expo Hall days as Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 October; conference sessions, tours, summits and evening events fill the wider four day programme, and the detailed 2027 schedule is still to come. Greenbuild says more than 10,000 green building professionals and over 250 exhibitors take part. The South Loop around McCormick Place keeps you close to the halls for early sessions, while the Loop, River North and Streeterville give you more hotel choice, a short train or bus ride away. This page shows live hotel rates for your dates. A hotel booking does not include a Greenbuild pass: register with the organiser.
Popular areas for attendees: South Loop (McCormick Place) · The Loop · River North and Magnificent Mile · Streeterville.
- Greenbuild hotels sorted by distance to McCormick Place, from the South Loop to the Loop, River North and Streeterville
- Live rates for 19 to 22 October 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change to cover tours, the two Expo Hall days or exhibitor set-up
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while the 2027 schedule and your session plans firm up
- 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
- 19 Oct to 22 Oct 2027
- Venue
- McCormick Place
- City
- Chicago, USA
- Airport
- ORD
- Attendance
- 10,000+ green building professionals
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Hotels near McCormick Place for Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2027
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Where should you eat during Greenbuild International Conference + Expo?
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 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 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo: 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 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo?
From O'Hare International (ORD)
- O'Hare is Chicago's main airport, with the widest choice of domestic and international flights
- McCormick Place says to take the CTA Blue Line from O'Hare and change to a southbound Green Line train at Clark and Lake, with a free transfer between the two
- The Green Line's Cermak-McCormick Place station is about 0.15 miles (two blocks) from the northwest corner of the West Building, according to the venue
- Taxis and rideshare are also available; McCormick Place mentions a shared ride programme for taxis from O'Hare and Midway to McCormick Place or downtown
From Midway (MDW) and by rail
- From Midway, the venue suggests the CTA Orange Line to Roosevelt, then one stop south on the Green Line to Cermak-McCormick Place
- The Green Line connects with Ogilvie Transportation Center, Union Station and Amtrak via its Clinton stop, according to McCormick Place
- Metra Electric trains run between downtown Chicago and a station inside McCormick Place, useful if you arrive by regional rail
How do you get around during Greenbuild International Conference + Expo?
Getting to McCormick Place each day
- The Metra Electric station is on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse in the South Building, and the venue says trains reach downtown Chicago in about seven minutes, including from Millennium Station
- The CTA Green Line stops at Cermak-McCormick Place; the #21 Cermak bus runs from below the station platform to the McCormick Place main entrances if you prefer not to walk
- The #3 King Drive bus runs along Michigan Avenue past many downtown hotels and the Magnificent Mile to McCormick Place, the venue's most common bus route
- For rideshare, McCormick Place suggests the West Building's Gate 40 for a quick exit at the end of the day
Around Chicago in October
- Greenbuild's first timer guide says to bring a coat, and offered a coat and bag check near registration in 2026
- The L is the quickest way between the Loop, River North and the South Loop for evening plans
- CTA trains and buses accept contactless card payment if you do not have a Ventra card
- Restaurants in the Loop, River North and the West Loop fill up when big conventions are in town, so reserve ahead if you are hosting
Do you need a visa for Greenbuild International Conference + Expo?
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 conference 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 Greenbuild
- Greenbuild says international attendees can request a visa letter by selecting 'Request Visa Letter' when they register, and it arrives with the confirmation email
Documents to carry
- Your Greenbuild registration confirmation and visa letter, plus a letter from your employer if you are exhibiting or speaking
- 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 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo?
- The Expo Hall is open on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 October 2027; daily hours are not yet published, so check the organiser's site before booking meetings
- Greenbuild sells two main pass types: the Conference Pass for continuing education sessions and full access, and the Expo Hall Pass for sourcing products on the show floor
- Registration for Greenbuild 2027 is open on the organiser's site; the organiser says paid tickets are non-refundable, though a registration can be transferred to a colleague
- Children under 18 are not permitted at Greenbuild programmes, according to the organiser's FAQ
- Bring a reusable water bottle and comfortable shoes: the organiser offers water refill stations and warns you will do a lot of walking
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- If you plan to join a green building tour, add the night before: in 2026 tours ran on the first day, before the Expo Hall opened
- A Loop hotel near a Metra Electric or Green Line station gives you a quick train to McCormick Place and a wider choice of restaurants in the evening
- Greenbuild's own hotel page still shows 2026 New York information; we are an independent booking site with no affiliation with the organiser, so compare its 2027 Chicago offer when published with the live rates here
Greenbuild International Conference + Expo travel FAQs
When is Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2027?
Greenbuild International Conference + Expo takes place 19 Oct to 22 Oct 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA.
Where is Greenbuild International Conference + Expo held?
Greenbuild International Conference + Expo is held at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA. The nearest airport is ORD.
When and where is Greenbuild 2027?
Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2027 runs from Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 October 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The Expo Hall is open on 20 and 21 October.
Is Greenbuild 2027 in New York?
No. The 2026 edition was at the Javits Center in New York City, but the organiser has confirmed Chicago for 2027, at McCormick Place.
Where should I stay for Greenbuild in Chicago?
The South Loop around McCormick Place is the closest area. 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 are linked by the #3 King Drive bus.
How do I get to McCormick Place from my hotel?
Take the Metra Electric to the station inside McCormick Place, about seven minutes from downtown, or the CTA Green Line to Cermak-McCormick Place. The #3 King Drive bus runs along Michigan Avenue to the campus.
Does a hotel booking include my Greenbuild pass?
No. Admission is separate from accommodation. Register with Greenbuild for a Conference Pass or Expo Hall Pass, and book your hotel here.
Is Event Escapes the official Greenbuild hotel provider?
No. We are an independent hotel booking site with no affiliation with Informa Connect, Greenbuild or USGBC. Check the Greenbuild site for any official hotel rates for Chicago and compare them with the live rates here.
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Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Greenbuild International Conference + Expo portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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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 1 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near McCormick Place
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown★★★ | 3.6 km | ~13 min ride | $307 |
| Hilton Grand Vacations Club Chicago Magnificent Mile★★★ | 4.6 km | ~16 min ride | $346 |
More hotels close to McCormick Place
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Méridien Essex Chicago★★★★ | 2.3 km | ~9 min ride | $274 |
| Sentral Michigan Avenue★★★★ | 2.3 km | ~9 min ride | $308 |
| The Langham, Chicago★★★★★ | 4.2 km | ~15 min ride | $1,292 |
| Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago★★★★★ | 4.2 km | ~15 min ride | $610 |
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