ABCA Convention 2027 hotels: where to stay

7 to 10 Jan 2027, Thursday to Sunday McCormick Place, ChicagoIndependent guide

Baseball coaching

The ABCA Convention is the yearly meeting of the American Baseball Coaches Association, billed as the largest baseball convention. Thousands of coaches come for more than 60 clinics and Q&As and the ABCA Trade Show with over 400 exhibitors, the organizer says. More on the official site Map

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Hotels by time to the hall

The 5 hotels closest to North, South and West Buildings, to the nearest entrance, along a route we calculated. The Hyatt Regency, the Marriott Marquis and the three Hilton brands at 123 E Cermak Rd connect to McCormick Place by enclosed skybridge.

Closest to North, South and West Buildings

  • Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge
    1 min walk walking route to West Building
    123 E Cermak Rd; skybridge to the West Building, per Hilton
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  • Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge
    1 min walk walking route to West Building
    123 E Cermak Rd; skybridge to the West Building, per Hilton
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  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge
    1 min walk walking route to West Building
    123 E Cermak Rd; skybridge to the West Building, per Hilton
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  • Hyatt Regency McCormick PlaceConnected
    3 min walk walking route to West Building
    Connected to the showroom floor, per McCormick Place
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  • Marriott Marquis ChicagoConnected
    3 min walk walking route to West Building
    Connected, per McCormick Place
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5 hotels within a 15-minute walk of McCormick. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 14 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

Compare the walk to every hall
HotelNorth, South, WestLakeside
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge1 min18 min
Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge1 min18 min
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge1 min18 min
Hyatt Regency McCormick PlaceConnected3 min13 min
Marriott Marquis ChicagoConnected3 min16 min

On foot to the nearest entrance of each hall, along a route we calculated; ≈ marks our estimates. The shortest walk of each hotel is in bold.

All 11 hotels near McCormick Place

Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.

ABCA ConventionMcCormick Place, ChicagoYour stay6 Jan to 10 Jan · 4 nights
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The short answer

  • Skybridge hotels sold outOn 23 Oct 2026 the ABCA block showed the Hyatt Regency, Marriott Marquis and the three Hilton brands at McCormick Place as sold out.
  • Block downtownRooms were still listed at the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Ave and the Homewood Suites on E 11th St, 1.6 and 1.4 miles away.
  • Official links onlyThe ABCA works with no third-party housing companies; do not pay anyone who offers rooms unasked.

See what's still available for your dates

Booking late? The map shows what is still available near your hall; if it is full, try stays a little further out.

Prices for your stay: 6 Jan to 10 Jan · 4 nights

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Getting around during ABCA Convention

Getting to McCormick Place, as the ABCA advises:

  • Metra and CTAThe Metra Electric station is inside the convention center; the CTA Green Line station is about 0.15 mile from the West Building.
  • Lot A parkingLot A is the main parking for the convention, bookable by date in advance for USD 40 a day; search for American Baseball Coaches Association.
  • AirportsMidway is about 10 miles from McCormick Place, O'Hare about 18 miles.

Flying in? Hotels near O'Hare Airport by time to your terminal

More in Chicago: our venues and events there, the busy weeks and the areas to stay

When to book for ABCA Convention

  1. Now: book through the official ABCA hotel links; the ABCA rate can extend up to three days before or after the convention, if the hotel has rooms.
  2. Extra nights: book the block nights first, then ask the hotel directly to add the nights before or after.
  3. If the block is gone: compare the hotels on this page by the walk to the North, South and West Buildings.

ABCA Convention 2027 at a glance

  • Dates7 to 10 Jan 2027, Thursday to Sunday
  • RegistrationRegister on the organizer's site.
  • Trade ShowThursday 7 Jan 1 to 6 pm, Friday 8 Jan 10 am to 3 pm, Saturday 9 Jan 9 am to 2 pm.
  • Hall of Fame BanquetFriday 8 Jan, doors 6 pm, program and dinner 6:30 pm.

This guide is independent and not part of the ABCA.

ABCA Convention hotel questions

When is the ABCA Convention 2027?

The 83rd ABCA Convention runs from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 Jan 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Which hotels connect to McCormick Place?

The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, the Marriott Marquis and the Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites at 123 E Cermak Rd, all by enclosed skybridge, according to the ABCA.

Can I follow the clinics without travelling?

Yes, nearly 60 Main Stage, Q&A and Youth Coaches Session presentations stream live from 8 to 10 Jan, with the video collection in February.

Where is the convention after Chicago?

Nashville in January 2028, National Harbor, Maryland in 2029 and Austin, Texas in 2030.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with the American Baseball Coaches Association or McCormick Place.

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