We look forward to hosting you at Digital Summit Chicago!

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):

• 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.

From O’Hare Airport:

• 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.

From Midway Airport:

• 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.

Parking is available at the event hotel. Digital Summit does NOT validate attendee parking.

These 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

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.

2. McCormick Place Parking

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.

3. Street Parking

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.

4. Alternative Options

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.

Registration kicks off at 8:00am. No need to print anything ahead of time! Just stop by our self-serve kiosk on site and print your badge instantly.

Once at the kiosk, search for your name or talk with our team to assist with your badge print.

Coffee is available at any time in our sponsor area. Grab a cup of coffee and get to networking!

Stop by the exhibitor booths & chat with our partners to receive a sticker on your bingo card. Check off all the boxes and return your bingo card to registration before 2:00 pm on Day 2 and be entered to win a prize! Must be present to claim your prize.

Details coming soon!

Portable charging packs are available at registration.

Download our new APP!

• Check your inbox for a “magic link” from Expo Pass to access the App. If you did not receive an email, please stop by registration for assistance.
• Download the app via App Store/Google Play Store and set up your account.  Search for: EXPO PASS

If you are unable to access the event, please send an email with your name, email address, and the event name: "Digital Summit Chicago 2026" to support@expopass.com

The networking reception will take place on Day 1 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Unwind from the day with drinks and food. Make new connections, share learnings from the day and get excited for Day 2!

It’s of utmost importance to us that the conference be informative, valuable and fun for all.

If there is anything we can do to make for a better experience, please let us know by filling out our post-event survey immediately following the conference.

We read EVERY one, and use them to shape our future conferences.

We have a few fun ways for you to connect with fellow attendees and grow your personal network in these organized group settings, including:

• March 31, 2026
  • Networking Cffee & Exhibits
  • 4 Networking Breaks (throughout day)
  • 
    Networking Lunch
  • Networking Reception
  • VIP Reception (By Invitation Only, VIP Pass Holders will be invited)

• April 1, 2026
  • Networking Coffee & Exhibits
     
  • 3 Networking Breaks
  • Networking Lunch

Session recordings* will be available two weeks post-event. Keep a lookout for an email with instructions from hello.mail@digitalsummit.com (we recommend whitelisting).