IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show)
The largest manufacturing-technology show in the Western Hemisphere, held every even year in September at McCormick Place.
CHICAGO · ILLINOIS
Built for Chicago's Biggest Trade Show Floors
Custom trade show booths, backlit displays and hanging signs built for IMTS, PACK EXPO, the NRA Show and every event at McCormick Place designed, printed and shipped to your show.
Chicago as a Trade Show Destination
Why Chicago Remains a Powerhouse for Trade Shows
Chicago's central US location, major convention venues and strong transport connections make it a leading destination for trade shows. Exhibitors across manufacturing, healthcare, foodservice, retail and technology benefit from access to national and international audiences, making the right trade show display important for attracting visitors and presenting their products.
Major Convention Venues in Chicago
- McCormick Place: North America's largest convention centre, offering approximately 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space across four connected buildings. It hosts major industrial and consumer trade shows.
- Navy Pier: A Lake Michigan waterfront venue suited to consumer trade shows, conferences and promotional events.
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center: Located near O'Hare International Airport in Rosemont, it accommodates industry-specific expos and professional trade shows.
Chicago's two major airports, rail networks and interstate connections support attendee travel and exhibition freight. At McCormick Place, the Exhibitor Bill of Rights also allows exhibitors' full-time employees to handle qualifying booth setup work, helping businesses reduce installation costs with easy-to-assemble displays.
McCormick Place · Chicago, Illinois
The Big Shows on Chicago's Trade Show Calendar
Major Trade Shows & Expos in Chicago
Every Chicago show has its own demands. We build displays to fit the space you're exhibiting in.
PACK EXPO International
A leading packaging and processing show drawing tens of thousands of attendees, held in even years each fall.
The Inspired Home Show
North America's largest housewares and home-goods trade show, held each spring at McCormick Place.
National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show
The foodservice and hospitality industry's premier U.S. event, held each May.
Chicago Auto Show
North America's longest-running auto expo, held each February.
RSNA
A major radiology and medical-imaging meeting that fills McCormick Place late each year.
Featured Collections for Chicago Exhibitors
Choosing the Right Trade Show Booth Design in Chicago
Your booth arrangement should suit the allocated floor space, visitor access and activities planned during the expo.
Coordinating booth graphics, signage and display elements helps create a consistent visual identity throughout the expo space.
Booth Configuration: Inline booths generally face one aisle, while corner booths have two open sides. Peninsula and island booths provide additional access points, subject to the organizer's floor plan and layout rules.
Industry-Specific Requirements: Manufacturing exhibitors may require equipment demonstration areas and technical graphics. Foodservice brands may need product imagery and space for sampling where permitted, while healthcare exhibitors may benefit from digital presentations and private consultation areas.
Not sure which display is right for your event? Call PrintMyExpo at +1 (307) 381-9192 for assistance with your selection.
Explore Trade Show Displays for Chicago Expos
McCormick Place gives you room to think bigger. Larger footprints and overhead branding can help your booth stay visible across a busy hall.
10×10 Booth Displays
For exhibitors working with a 10x10 footprint, this format delivers a polished branded setup without taking on a larger booth commitment.
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10×15 Booth Displays
More branded presence for growing exhibitors, without committing to a full island.
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10×20 Booth Displays
Room for machinery, demos and meeting space ideal for exhibitors at IMTS and PACK EXPO who need to make an impression at scale.
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Backlit Displays
Add a bright, premium finish that stands out under McCormick Place's hall lighting and draws the eye from across the aisle.
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Hanging Signs
Get found across a vast floor with overhead branding in circle, square and custom shapes.
Shop Hanging SignsPortable and Modular Trade Show Displays
Portable displays offer an alternative to more complex custom-built exhibits. Lightweight frames, tension fabric graphics, and modular components can make transportation, storage, and repeated use more manageable.
For businesses attending multiple events, consider whether a display can be reconfigured for different booth sizes. Check packed dimensions, case requirements, assembly instructions, and replacement graphic options before choosing a system.
Why PrintMyExpo
Why Choose PrintMyExpo for Trade Show Exhibits?
Scales to big-hall shows
Sizes up to 10x20 for the largest floors in North America.
Custom, print-ready graphics
Vibrant full-color printing with design support to get your artwork show-ready.
Tool-free and labor-friendly
Lightweight systems your own team can set up under McCormick Place's exhibitor rules a real way to cut labor cost and reuse show after show.
Ships nationwide
Order online and have your display delivered ahead of your Chicago event.
Durable materials
Wrinkle-resistant fabrics and sturdy hardware built to last more than one show.
Real support 24/7
Responsive assistance before, during and after your event.
Ready for Chicago
Get Ready for Your Chicago Trade Show
Custom booths, backlit displays, and hanging signs built for McCormick Place's expansive halls. Get your display printed and shipped ahead of move-in, with your booth ready when the show begins.Browse PrintMyExpo's trade show display collection to find a booth system or branded accessory for your upcoming Chicago event. For product questions or custom requirements, contact our team before placing your order.
Questions answered
FAQs
How do drayage and freight work at McCormick Place?
Drayage moves your freight from delivery to your booth. Follow the show’s shipping deadlines and labeling requirements to keep delivery on schedule.
How early should I order a trade show booth for a Chicago event?
Allow enough time for design approval, production, shipping, and venue delivery. Ordering early also gives you more flexibility for custom booth elements.
How can I make a smaller booth work effectively in Chicago?
Use the space efficiently with strong branding and purposeful display elements. Backlit graphics and vertical displays can give a compact booth greater presence.
Who hangs my hanging sign at McCormick Place?
Hanging signs are installed by the show’s approved rigging provider. Submit your sign details and rigging order before the deadline.
What should I know about shipping a trade show booth to Chicago?
Check the show’s freight deadlines and delivery instructions before shipping. Clear labeling and timely delivery help keep your booth on schedule.
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