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Meeting Professionals

Big City in the U.S. 2024

Meet in the best big city

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Chicago has been voted Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers for a record-breaking eighth consecutive year. Learn more about Chicago and start planning your meeting in the country’s Best Big City.

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Make your meeting eventful

Voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the eighth year in a row by Conde Nast Traveler readers, Chicago is ready to welcome you!

We have one-of-a-kind hotels, venues, and services that can adapt perfectly to today’s needs. The city boasts one of the best food scenes in the world with a multitude of Michelin-rated and James Beard Award-winning restaurants, unbeatable arts and attractions, exciting nightlife, and miles of public green spaces as well as a sparkling lakefront and lively Riverwalk for your attendees to enjoy.

Chicago was also named “Top Metro for Corporate Investment” for the 9th year in a row by Site Selection Magazine. According to the magazine, the Chicago metro area saw an all-time record number of new and expanding corporate locations, more than any other region in the country. These surging capital investments continue to make Chicago the perfect place to plan your meeting.

Whether you’re planning a large or small meeting, Chicago has the space, culture, and people to make it eventful.

All ready to start planning? Contact us today, or submit your request for proposal.

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Chicago’s airports
Chicago’s airports

Chicago is a gateway to the world boasting a central location and two first-class airports. O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the country’s busiest and best connected airports, while Midway International Airport (MDW) is a premier point-to-point airport to nearly 80 destinations.

From runway expansions and terminal modernizations, to plentiful amenities and streamlined services, learn more about what’s new at Chicago O’Hare and Midway. Expanding Terminal 5 with 10 new gates beginning in 2022, and a brand new O’Hare Global Terminal, are among the exciting future developments.

Other airport highlights:

  • Chicago is a hub to three of the largest U.S. carriers (American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines)
  • Over 40 airlines provide nonstop service from Chicago to over 240 destinations worldwide
  • O’Hare and Midway offer over 1,100 daily flights

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Get in touch
Get in touch

Chicago is a hub for world-class dining, attractions, culture, and more — making it the perfect destination for conferences, conventions, meetings, and special events. Our Choose Chicago professionals are experts on everything our city has to offer and can help you plan your meeting each step of the way.

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Resources

We’ve compiled some key resources to assist you in planning your next event in Chicago.

McCormick Place 360 virtual tour
McCormick Place 360 virtual tour

Take a tour through McCormick Place.

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Airline discounts
Airline discounts

Choose Chicago’s Strategic Partners, American Airlines and United Airlines both offer compelling group and meeting incentive packages for our valued meeting planners. Contact Alexa Gallagher, Director of Strategic Partnership to learn how you can partner with them on your Chicago meeting.

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Digital marketing toolkit
Digital marketing toolkit

Leverage these tools to promote your meeting in Chicago.

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Partner specials
Partner specials

Enjoy special offers and discounts from our partners.

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Virtual Road Show
Virtual Road Show

Gain insightful overviews from noteworthy organizations about everything going on in Chicago.

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Follow us

Keep up with the latest in Chicago events, meetings and the Choose Chicago sales team by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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