AHR Expo 2027 hotels: where to stay
25 to 27 Jan 2027, Monday to Wednesday McCormick Place, ChicagoIndependent guide
The AHR Expo is the trade show of the HVACR trade, short for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. Engineers, contractors, manufacturers and distributors meet more than 1,900 exhibitors, with about 50,000 attendees, the organizer says. More on the official site Map
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 2027 floor plan covers the North and South Buildings; exhibitor registration is in the North Hall lobby.
Closest to North, South and West Buildings
- Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge123 E Cermak Rd; skybridge to the West Building, per Hilton
- Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge123 E Cermak Rd; skybridge to the West Building, per HiltonCheck priceson Booking.com
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge123 E Cermak Rd; skybridge to the West Building, per HiltonCheck priceson Booking.com
- Hyatt Regency McCormick PlaceConnectedConnected to the showroom floor, per McCormick PlaceCheck priceson Booking.com
- Marriott Marquis ChicagoConnectedConnected, per McCormick PlaceCheck priceson Booking.com
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
| Hotel | North, South, West | Lakeside |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge | 1 min | 18 min |
| Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge | 1 min | 18 min |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick PlaceSkybridge | 1 min | 18 min |
| Hyatt Regency McCormick PlaceConnected | 3 min | 13 min |
| Marriott Marquis ChicagoConnected | 3 min | 16 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.
Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.
The short answer
- Official hotels: onPeakThe Show Hotels are booked through onPeak; AHR warns of fraudulent hotel deals. Compare here if the Show Hotels do not fit.
- Free shuttle from Show HotelsOn show days free buses link McCormick Place with all Show Hotels or points nearby; AHR publishes the timetable in winter.
- Three show daysMon 25 and Tue 26 Jan 10 am to 6 pm, Wed 27 Jan 10 am to 4 pm.
- With the ASHRAE Winter ConferenceASHRAE meets in Chicago from 23 to 27 Jan; its registrants enter the expo at no charge.
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.
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Getting around during AHR Expo
- Show shuttlesOn all three show days, free buses between McCormick Place and all Show Hotels or points nearby.
- Badge pickupVisitors pick up badges in Grand Ballroom S100 on Level 1 (from Sun 24 Jan, noon to 4 pm); exhibitors in the North Hall lobby, Level 3.
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When to book for AHR Expo
- Now: book a Show Hotel through onPeak early, AHR recommends, or a free-cancellation rate here.
- By 23 Jan 2027: the last day of advance registration; after that you register online or on site.
AHR Expo 2027 at a glance
- Dates25 to 27 Jan 2027, Monday to Wednesday
- RegistrationRegister on the organizer's site.
- HallMcCormick Place, North and South Buildings.
- InternationalAbout 8,000 international visitors from more than 100 countries and over 500 international exhibitors.
- Age limitNo children under 16, infants included; 16 and 17 year olds only when registered and with an adult.
This guide is independent and not part of the AHR Expo, ASHRAE or onPeak.
AHR Expo hotel questions
When is AHR Expo 2027?
AHR Expo 2027 runs from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 Jan 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago: 10 am to 6 pm on Monday and Tuesday, 10 am to 4 pm on Wednesday.
Is there a shuttle to AHR Expo?
Yes. On show days free buses link McCormick Place with all Show Hotels or points nearby; the timetable follows in winter.
Can I bring children to AHR Expo?
No. Children under 16, infants included, may not enter the show. Students aged 16 and 17 may attend when registered and accompanied by an adult.
How does AHR Expo relate to the ASHRAE Winter Conference?
The ASHRAE Winter Conference runs alongside the expo in Chicago from 23 to 27 Jan 2027, with its own registration. Anyone registered for it can visit the expo at no charge.
Where do I pick up my AHR Expo badge?
Visitors and international attendees in Grand Ballroom S100 on Level 1, from Sunday 24 Jan (noon to 4 pm) and every show day; exhibitors in the North Hall lobby on Level 3.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with the AHR Expo, ASHRAE, onPeak or McCormick Place.
Sources
- Hilton: Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place, location (123 E Cermak, connected)
- Hiltons at McCormick: skybridge to the West Building
- McCormick Place: FAQ (connected hotels, parking)
- McCormick Place: public transportation (Metra, CTA, airports)
- AHR Expo: home page (2027 dates, exhibitors, attendees, Book Hotel)
- AHR Expo: FAQ (hours, age policy, registration, badge pickup, onPeak, shuttles, ASHRAE)
- AHR Expo: about (HVACR, international visitors, attendee profile)
- AHR Expo: 2027 sales floor plan (North Building and South Building)
