Getting to the Show

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Parking Information

Public parking is available in the William St. Garage and East Parking Garage. Parking is $20.00* for 24 hours, no in & out privileges.  *Rate is subject to change.

 

Public Transportation

Taxi & Ride Share: Pick-up and drop-off areas are located at the main circular drive entrance at 5555 North River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018

CTA Blue Line: The convention center is a short two block walk south from the Rosemont/River Road Station on the CTA Blue line or take the free Rosemont Entertainment Circulator Bus (Pace Bus 811). Plan a trip.

Bus: Rosemont Entertainment Circulator Bus (Pace Bus 811) provides free daily circulator service between Rosemont Transit Center (CTA Blue Line), Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District, and the Pearl District.

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is a multi-use convention facility located at 5555 N. River Road in Rosemont Illinois, just five minutes from O’Hare International Airport and 20 minutes from Chicago’s downtown area. The Convention Center is also walking distance from many of Rosemont’s hotels and restaurants.

Disability Services

The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is dedicated to providing an accessible and enjoyable experience for all patrons. For more information click here.

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  • Date/Time
  • February 3-7, 2027
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  • WED 2 PM - 8 PM
  • THU 11 AM - 8 PM
  • FRI 11 AM - 8 PM
  • SAT 10 AM - 8 PM
  • SUN 10 AM - 5 PM

 

  • Location
  • Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center
  • 5555 N River Rd
  • Rosemont, IL 60018
  • Contact
  • Jeff Marquard
  • 312.946.6240
  • jmarquard@nmma.org
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