meetinchicago.com KEY Largest Room Banquet Capacity Catering Services I Complete Buyout Available THE OLD POST OFFICE 433 W. Van Buren St., 60607 | 312-796-6562 3,500 1,000 1,400 800 • • P post433.com | events@tpochicago.com WEST LOOP – Chicago’s newest venue comes to life at The Old Post Office, a historic space with modern touches, making it the perfect backdrop for any occasion. 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, the Shedd can fulfill all your needs, from catering to multimedia technology, featuring 32,500 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, Griffin MSI offers unique, inspiring spaces for transformative events with 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 space with a maximum capacity of 646 people. LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO – CONFERENCE SERVICES 820 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 | 773-508-3888 228 200 228 200 • • • luc.edu/conference | conferences@luc.edu MAGNIFICENT MILE – Discover the perfect event venue at Loyola University Chicago! Our event spaces are available for all bookings, with conference spaces in Chicago. 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. 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. 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. 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 EVEN HOTEL & TINLEY PARK CONVENTION CENTER 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park, 60477 | 708-342-5485 6,000 3,650 6,000 3,000 • • I/P tinleyparkconventioncenter.net | sales@eventpcc.com SOUTH SUBURBS – At the pinnacle of innovation and service, the 120,000-square-foot Tinley Park Convention Center is located just 30 miles south of downtown Chicago. 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 – This unique mixed-use venue is a great choice for social events, corporate meetings, and mid-size trade shows. Host special events for up to 15,000 guests. RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, 60173 | 847-303-4100 6,300 5,100 2,200 1,960 • • I/P • schaumburgconventioncenter.com | erik.hallberg@renaissancehotels.com NORTHWEST SUBURBS – Discover refined style in Schaumburg, where 148,000 square feet of modern meeting space and impeccable service offer an experience that’s second to none. In-House Audio/ Visual Services • • • • • • Max. Reception Capacity Max. Banquet Capacity Private Room Available P = Preferred list I = In-House/Exclusive = Minority Owned = Women Owned Largest Room Reception Capacity
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