The American Public Transportation Association will host its globally recognized exposition October 5–7, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. For the first time since 1981, we’re returning to the city at the crossroads of transportation innovation, inviting you to connect with industry leaders who are redefining every aspect of public transit.
Flying In
Chicago Midway International Airport is the closest airport to McCormick Place, just 9 miles away, offering convenient access for APTA EXPO attendees.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport offers extensive domestic and international flight options for APTA EXPO attendees.
Attendees should allow additional travel time when arriving during peak traffic hours or major event periods.
APTA is supplementing CTA and Metra transit service to McCormick Place with five free shuttle bus routes. These shuttle buses operate to and from most hotels in the APTA room block during peak demand periods. (Four hotels adjacent to McCormick Place do not have a shuttle bus).
See the full shuttle bus schedule, real-time information, and ADA scheduling here.
Learn about fast, frequent CTA bus connections to the Convention Center and Metra Electric rail service that provides direct service in seven minutes from downtown's Millenium Station to the inside of McCormick Place's South Building on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse.
View the Chicago Transit Authority Routes & Schedules page to explore bus and “L” train lines, plan your trip, and find the best route to your destination.
Additionally, Metra, the commuter rail system that connects downtown Chicago, is a fast direct way to travel from your hotel to the convention center.
McCormick Place offers three parking lots for attendees. Guests are encouraged to park in Lot A, as it is located closest to the South Building.
Availability is not guaranteed, so please allow additional time when traveling to the venue.