Burnham Harbor
Burnham Harbor
1 show hosted
About this venue
Burnham Harbor is located along Chicago's lakefront near the Museum Campus, set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. For the show, organizers are building temporary docks on the south end of the harbor and utilizing an existing permanent dock to accommodate the boats on display, in coordination with Chicago Harbors and the Chicago Park District. The site includes on-water boat displays, land-based exhibit areas, food vendor zones, restrooms, and information and registration booths.
Parking
Several paid parking options are available near the show entrance with hundreds of spots:
- South Lot — 459 E 18th Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 (closest, near show entrance)
- Waldron Deck Garage — 458 E 18th Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 (closest, near show entrance)
- Burnham Harbor / Museum Campus Parking Garage — 1356 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
- McCormick Place Garages — Lot A (2301 S Prairie Ave), Lot B (3050 Moe Dr), and Lot C (2227 Ft. Dearborn Dr), Chicago, IL 60616
- Northerly Island Parking Lot — 1400 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
- Millennium Park Garage (Downtown) — 6 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, ideal for guests coming from downtown or the North Side, with a scenic ~30-minute Lakefront Trail walk or a Divvy bike ride to the harbor
Getting there
Burnham Harbor is accessible by car, public transit, bike, or on foot. The show is easily reachable and also served by water taxis.
- CTA Trains: Red, Orange, and Green Lines to Roosevelt Station, roughly a 15–20 minute walk east to Burnham Harbor
- CTA Buses: Routes serving the Museum Campus / Soldier Field area stop within a short walk of the show entrance; check schedules via the Chicago Transit Authority
- By bike: Divvy bike-share stations are located near Museum Campus and along the 18.5-mile Lakefront Trail, which runs adjacent to Burnham Harbor; bike racks are available on the show grounds
- Rideshare and driving: Multiple nearby parking lots and garages serve the harbor (see parking details)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two major airports serving Chicago.
Nearby hotels
Informa has partnered with onPeak as the official hotel booking service, offering exclusive rates and flexible booking for exhibitors and attendees; reservations can be made through the onPeak booking portal linked on the show's Hotel/Travel page. Because Chicago is a popular summer destination, organizers recommend booking accommodations well in advance. The harbor's central lakefront location places attendees near downtown and South Loop hotels close to Museum Campus, Millennium Park, and the Loop.