meetinchicago.com Largest Room Reception Capacity Largest Room Banquet Capacity KEY Max. Reception Capacity Max. Banquet Capacity P = Preferred List I = In-House/Exclusive = Minority Owned = Women Owned Complete Buyout Available Catering Services I THE OLD POST OFFICE 433 W. Van Buren St., 60607 | 312-796-6562 3,000 800 1,400 800 P post433.com WEST LOOP – The Old Post Office in Chicago is a beautifully restored 1920s historic landmark that now serves as a unique event venue, combining historic charm with modern amenities. SHEDD AQUARIUM 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., 60605 | 312-692-3275 1,600 650 1,200 650 • I sheddaquarium.org | event@sheddaquarium.org SOUTH LOOP – Whether you’re planning a social event or a meeting, Shedd can fulfill all your needs, from catering to multimedia technology — plus 32,500 aquatic animals. SODEXO AT GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., 60637 | 773-753-2583 12,000 1,200 3,000 1,200 • • I • msichicago.org/about-the-museum/host-an-event/overview | specialevents@msichicago.org HYDE PARK – Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, the museum offers unique, inspiring spaces for transformative events for up to 12,000 guests. CONFERENCE FACILITIES CONVENE – WILLIS TOWER 233 S. Wacker Dr., 60606 | 888-730-7307 869 376 869 420 • • I/P • convene.com/cities/chicago/233-south-wacker-drive | leads@convene.com LOOP – Convene at Willis Tower offers 90,000 square feet of column-free space, 11 meeting rooms, and a general session with a maximum capacity of 646. THE PLATFORM CONFERENCE CENTER AND THE GREEN AT 320 320 S. Canal St., 60606 | 312-475-3201 800 500 800 500 • • 320southcanal.com | 320events@cbre.com WEST LOOP – The Platform Conference Center is a world-class, state-of-the-art conference center located directly next to Union Station at 320 S. Canal St. Q CENTER 1405 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles 60174 | 630-377-3100 2,000 900 2,000 900 • • I qcenter.com | diane.howard@qcenter.com WEST SUBURBS – With service and accommodations, Q Center’s IACC-certified meeting spaces offer a distraction-free environment, promoting collaboration and innovation. • VENUE SIX10 610 S. Michigan Ave., 60605 | 312-322-1725 1,200 350 400 350 • • I • venuesix10.com SOUTH LOOP – Venue SIX10 offers a variety of event spaces, including a 408-seat theatre, state-of-the-art breakout rooms, and expansive event galleries. THE WESTIN CHICAGO NORTHWEST 400 N. Park Blvd., Itasca 60143 | 630-773-4000 750 750 750 750 • • I • westinchicagonorthwest.com NORTHWEST SUBURBS – Four-Diamond hotel centrally located 12 miles from O’Hare and moments from Schaumburg, with 45,000 square feet of event space for groups of 10 to 750. CONVENTION CENTERS MCCORMICK PLACE CAMPUS 2301 S. King Dr., 60616 | 312-791-7000 50,000 30,000 50,000 30,000 mccormickplace.com SOUTH LOOP – McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, with 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. • • • NAVY PIER 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 | 312-595-5300 12,000 1,500 3,000 1,500 • • I/P • navypier.org/events | navypierinfo@navypier.org STREETERVILLE – Unique mixed-use venue is a great choice for social events, corporate meetings, and mid-size trade shows. Can host special events for up to 15,000 guests. In-House Audio/ Visual Services • • Private Room Available
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