Photo: McCormick Place / Google MapsHIMSS Global Health Conference 2027: Dates and Hotels
HIMSS Global Health Conference 2027 runs 5 to 8 April at McCormick Place, Chicago. 28,000 attendees
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Where to stay for HIMSS Global Health Conference 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.
The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS27) moves from Las Vegas to Chicago for 2027, running from 5 to 8 April 2027 at McCormick Place, with exhibition hours on 6 to 8 April. It brings together health IT professionals from across the sector: hospital CIOs and CMIOs, clinical informaticists, digital health startups, payers, policymakers and a large field of exhibiting vendors. HIMSS is where the healthcare technology sector sets its annual agenda, from interoperability and AI in clinical workflows to cybersecurity for health systems, with a preconference day on Monday 5 April before the exhibition floor opens. McCormick Place sits in the South Loop beside Lake Michigan, so the hotels on the campus and in the South Loop give the shortest commute, while the Loop, River North, the Magnificent Mile and Streeterville offer more choice a train or shuttle ride away. This page carries live bookable rates for hotels ranked by real distance to McCormick Place so you can secure a sensible commute early.
Popular areas for attendees: South Loop (McCormick Place) · The Loop · River North and Magnificent Mile · Streeterville.
- Hotels ranked by actual distance to McCormick Place, not alphabetical Chicago listings
- Live 4 and 5 star rates across the South Loop, the Loop, River North and Streeterville that update as HIMSS delegations absorb rooms
- Free cancellation rates given priority, so you can book before budget sign off without risk
- Instant invoice issued at booking, ready for health system procurement paperwork
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 5 Apr to 8 Apr 2027
- Venue
- McCormick Place
- City
- Chicago, USA
- Airport
- ORD
- Attendance
- 28,000
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Hotels near McCormick Place for HIMSS Global Health Conference 2027
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Where should you eat during HIMSS Global Health Conference?
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: 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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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: 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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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 HIMSS Global Health Conference: 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 HIMSS Global Health Conference?
From ORD (O'Hare International)
- O'Hare is Chicago's main airport, with direct flights from most US cities and many international hubs
- The CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to the Loop in about 40 to 50 minutes; the fare from O'Hare is $5
- For McCormick Place by rail, transfer from the Blue Line at Clark/Lake to the Green Line south to Cermak-McCormick Place, about an hour in total
- Taxis to the Loop or South Loop take 40 to 75 minutes depending on the Kennedy Expressway and cost roughly $50 to 75
From MDW (Midway International) and by rail
- Midway is closer to McCormick Place than O'Hare; taxis and ride hail typically take 20 to 35 minutes
- The CTA Orange Line links Midway with the Loop in about 25 minutes for a standard fare
- Midway is served mainly by domestic and short haul flights, so it suits delegates connecting through another US city
- 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 HIMSS Global Health Conference?
Getting to McCormick Place daily
- The Metra Electric line runs from Millennium Station in the Loop to the McCormick Place station, inside the complex, in around 10 minutes
- The CTA Green Line's Cermak-McCormick Place station is the nearest L stop, and CTA bus routes 3 (King Drive) and 21 (Cermak) also serve the campus
- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and Marriott Marquis Chicago sit beside the campus, so you can reach the halls without a commute
- The campus is enormous: allow 15 to 20 minutes to cross between buildings when planning session to exhibit transitions
Around Chicago
- CTA trains and buses take Ventra cards or contactless bank cards; Metra Electric tickets are sold via the Ventra app
- The L is the quickest way between the Loop, River North and the South Loop for evening plans
- Taxis and ride hail are plentiful downtown but slow to reach McCormick Place at exhibit close; the train is often quicker
- Early April weather in Chicago can change quickly and the wind off Lake Michigan can be cold, so pack a warm layer
Do you need a visa for HIMSS Global Health Conference?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Health IT professionals from the 40 plus Visa Waiver Program countries, including the UK, most EU states, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, attend on an approved ESTA for up to 90 days
- ESTA costs $40, is normally valid for two years, and should be secured on the official US government website well before booking non refundable travel
- Canadians generally need neither a visa nor ESTA for a conference visit; the United States offers no visa on arrival to any nationality
eVisa / visa required
- Delegates from India, China, Brazil, South Africa and other non VWP countries need a B-1 business visitor visa with a consular interview
- HIMSS draws significant international hospital delegations, and interview waits at some posts run to months, so group organisers should start the process as soon as attendance is agreed
- Chinese nationals with existing 10 year visas must keep EVUS enrolment up to date
Documents to carry
- Passport plus ESTA approval or visa and your HIMSS registration confirmation
- Hotel confirmation and return or onward travel details, which US border officers commonly ask to see
- An employer or institutional letter describing the purpose of travel, which materially helps B-1 interviews
Visa requirements and fees change often, so confirm the current rules with your nearest US embassy or official US government sources before finalising bookings.
First time at HIMSS Global Health Conference?
- The preconference day on Monday 5 April needs its own registration, so check whether your pass includes it before choosing your arrival day
- Exhibition hours run on Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 April, and Thursday's floor closes early in the afternoon, so book key vendor meetings for Tuesday or Wednesday
- Triage a shortlist of exhibitors by hall in the HIMSS app before you set foot on the floor; the McCormick Place campus spans several buildings
- Hotels on the McCormick Place campus go first; the South Loop and the Loop near Millennium Station are the strongest fallbacks for a short Metra ride
- Popular education sessions fill rooms fast, so arrive early for anything on AI, interoperability or cybersecurity
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The last morning is the best time on the show floor: executives are still present, crowds are thinner, and vendors have time for real technical depth
- The substantive conversations happen at health system receptions and vendor dinners; use the floor to book them, not to hold them
- If you stay in the Loop, Metra Electric from Millennium Station drops you inside the complex and avoids road traffic into the South Loop
- The organiser offers its own official housing through the HIMSS conference site; compare it with the live rates here before you commit
HIMSS Global Health Conference travel FAQs
When is HIMSS Global Health Conference 2027?
HIMSS Global Health Conference takes place 5 Apr to 8 Apr 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA.
Where is HIMSS Global Health Conference held?
HIMSS Global Health Conference is held at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA. The nearest airport is ORD.
When and where is HIMSS 2027?
The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition runs from 5 to 8 April 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, with exhibition hours on 6 to 8 April. It has moved from Las Vegas, where the 2026 edition was held.
Where should I stay for HIMSS in Chicago?
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and Marriott Marquis Chicago sit beside the campus. The wider South Loop is the next closest area, and the Loop, River North, the Magnificent Mile and Streeterville offer more choice, with the Loop linked to McCormick Place by Metra Electric from Millennium Station.
How early should I book hotels for HIMSS?
As early as you can for anything near McCormick Place, since rooms on and beside the campus are claimed by exhibitor and health system delegations first. Booking early on a free cancellation rate keeps your plans flexible.
Which airport do I fly into for HIMSS?
O'Hare International (ORD) has the widest range of direct flights, and the CTA Blue Line runs from it to the Loop. Midway (MDW) is closer to McCormick Place, with taxis and ride hail typically taking 20 to 35 minutes.
What does a typical HIMSS day look like for a first timer?
Mornings carry keynotes and education sessions, the exhibition floor and scheduled vendor meetings fill the middle of the day, and evenings fill with receptions and delegation dinners. Comfortable shoes and a planned route across the campus matter more than any other preparation.
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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 2 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near McCormick Place
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District★★★ | 3.8 km | ~14 min ride | $268 |
| Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago★★★ | 3.9 km | ~14 min ride | $268 |
More hotels close to McCormick Place
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago★★★★ | 0.1 km | ~2 min walk | $1,089 |
| Marriott Marquis Chicago★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~6 min walk | $828 |
| The St. Regis Chicago★★★★★ | 4.0 km | ~14 min ride | $998 |
| The Langham, Chicago★★★★★ | 4.2 km | ~15 min ride | $598 |
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