Venue Location
Digital Summit Chicago 2026 will be held at the Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 S Prairie Ave • Chicago, IL 60616 | (312) 824-0500 | Visit Hotel Website
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Driving Directions
These directions are built using AI, we recommend you rely on your personal phone or vehicle GPS for more detailed driving directions.
From Downtown Chicago (Loop area):
From O’Hare Airport:
From Midway Airport:
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Parking Information
Parking is available at the event hotel. Digital Summit does NOT validate attendee parking. These additional parking options were built using AI, we recommend you confirm the hours of these lots prior to your arrival and/or contact the hotel directly with questions.
1. On-Site Hotel Parking
2. McCormick Place Parking
3. Street Parking
4. Alternative Options
Public Transportation
These options are built using AI, we recommend you confirm the hours of these services prior to your arrival and/or contact the hotel directly with questions.
1. CTA “L” Train Red Line:
2. CTA Buses Several bus routes stop near McCormick Place:
3. Metra Commuter Rail Nearest Station: Van Buren Street / Museum Campus station (walking distance to hotel).
5. Additional Tips
- Get on I-90/I-94 South (Dan Ryan Expressway) from Congress Pkwy.
- Follow I-90/I-94 South for about 3–4 miles.
- Take exit 51B toward 18th Street / McCormick Place.
- Merge onto S Martin Luther King Dr.
- Turn right onto S Prairie Ave.
- The hotel will be on your right.
- Take I-190 E toward Chicago.
- Merge onto I-90 E / I-94 E toward the city.
- Take exit 51B toward 18th Street / McCormick Place.
- Merge onto S Martin Luther King Dr.
- Turn right onto S Prairie Ave.
- Arrive at 2121 S Prairie Ave.
- Get on I-55 N from S Cicero Ave.
- Merge onto I-90/I-94 N toward downtown.
- Take exit 51B toward 18th Street / McCormick Place.
- Merge onto S Martin Luther King Dr.
- Turn right onto S Prairie Ave.
- Arrive at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
- Head south on S Michigan Ave. This is part of the Chicago Lakefront Trail / bike-friendly streets if coming from the lakefront.
- Turn left on E 18th St toward McCormick Place.
- Turn right on S Prairie Ave.
- The hotel will be on your right.
- Location: Marriott Marquis Chicago has its own parking garage.
- Rates: Around $50–$60 per day (subject to change).
- Access: Enter via S Prairie Ave.
- Tip: Ideal if you want direct access to your room or event space.
- Since the hotel is part of the McCormick Place complex, several nearby garages are available:
- East Lot: Short walk, good for conference events.
- North Lot: Open-air, easy in/out.
- West Lot: Often used for overflow, slightly further from hotel entrance.
- Rates: ~$25–$45 per day depending on event and lot.
- Tip: Prepay online if attending an event to guarantee a spot.
- Limited metered parking along S Indiana Ave, S Prairie Ave, and side streets near the hotel.
- Rates: $2–$4/hour; pay attention to posted event-day restrictions.
- Tip: Best for short visits, not recommended for full-day events.
- Parking apps: SpotHero, ParkWhiz, and BestParking list available lots near McCormick Place, often cheaper than on-site.
- CTA/Public Transit: For those who want to avoid parking entirely:
- Red Line: McCormick Place stop (direct access to S Prairie Ave).
- Bus: CTA #29 State bus or #3 King Drive bus.
- Stop: McCormick Place Station (southbound only; northbound trains don’t stop here).
- Distance to Hotel: ~1–2 minutes walk. Hotel is connected via pedestrian bridges and skywalks.
- Access: From downtown, take Red Line south toward 95th/Dan Ryan.
- Frequency: Every 10–15 minutes during the day.
- Green, Orange, Blue Lines:
- Connect to Red Line downtown; transfer at Roosevelt Station to Red Line southbound.
- #3 King Drive: North–south route along King Drive, stops near the hotel.
- #29 State: North–south along State Street; stops at McCormick Place.
- #130 Museum Campus: Seasonal route for events; connects downtown to McCormick Place.
- #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express: Quick access along the lakefront and Michigan Ave.
- Lines: Rock Island District trains from the south suburbs.
- Tip: Ideal for attendees coming from outside Chicago proper.
- 4. Divvy Bikes / Scooters
- Divvy Stations: Multiple near McCormick Place and along the lakefront.
- Tip: Quick and eco-friendly for short downtown commutes.
- Trip Planner: Use the CTA Trip Planner for real-time directions from any location.
- Cost: $2.50 per ride on CTA bus/train; $5–10 for a day pass (unlimited rides).
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