Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee. Rated 4.9 from 302 Google reviews; every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured.
Quick answer: McCormick Place is North America’s largest convention center, on Chicago’s near south side by the lakefront, about 10 miles from Midway and 20 from O’Hare. Pharaoh’s Transportation runs car service and Sprinter shuttles for exhibitors and attendees: flight-tracked O’Hare and Midway transfers, daily runs between your hotel and the hall, executive black cars on standby for meetings and dinners, and rides from Milwaukee and Wisconsin for teams driving in with booth materials. Every vehicle and day is quoted per vehicle and confirmed in writing. Pharaoh’s Transportation is a Milwaukee company. Rides that start in Chicago are run by our 24/7 dispatch team with City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate network, so one call covers both sides of the state line.
Exhibiting or attending a show?
Send the show dates, your hotel, arrival flights and team size. One quote for the whole week.
Key takeaways
- About 10 miles from Midway and 20 from O’Hare; 20 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic.
- Sprinter shuttles between your hotel and the hall each morning and evening.
- Executive black cars on standby for client meetings and dinners.
- Wisconsin teams ride down together with booth materials.
- One invoice for every vehicle and every day.
In this guide
- Getting to McCormick Place
- A show week, ride by ride
- Hotel shuttles by Sprinter
- Executives and client meetings
- Airport transfers for the team
- Wisconsin teams driving to Chicago shows
- Conventions in Rosemont and the suburbs
- Vehicles
- Pricing and billing
- Chicago guides
- How to book
- Why book with Pharaoh’s
- Frequently asked questions
Getting to McCormick Place
Where it is and how long it takes.
Drive times
| From | Typical drive | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Midway (MDW) | 20 to 35 min | Closest airport |
| O’Hare (ORD) | 35 to 75 min | Allow more on weekday mornings |
| The Loop and River North hotels | 10 to 25 min | Show traffic on Lake Shore Drive |
| Rosemont and O’Hare hotels | 35 to 60 min | Common overflow hotels |
| Downtown Milwaukee | 1.75 to 2.5 h | Leave early on show days |
Airports compared: Chicago airport limo for executives and VIPs.
A show week, ride by ride
How exhibitors usually book.
Typical week
| Day | Ride | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Move-in day | Booth team and materials from Milwaukee or the airport to the hall | Sprinter |
| Each show morning | Hotel to the hall, before doors open | Sprinter shuttle |
| During the day | Executive to client meetings off-site | Black car, hourly |
| Evenings | Client dinners and receptions in the Loop or River North | SUV or Sprinter, hourly |
| Move-out day | Team to O’Hare or Midway, or home to Wisconsin | Sprinter or SUVs |
Book the whole week at once and the same chauffeurs learn your team’s routine. See group and Sprinter transportation in Chicago.
Hotel shuttles by Sprinter
Cheaper per person than separate rides, and everyone arrives together.
How the shuttle works
We set fixed morning and evening runs between your hotel and the hall entrance closest to your booth. Extra runs are added for late teardown or a dinner. A Mercedes Sprinter seats 15, so a booth team of 12 rides in one vehicle instead of four rideshares. See the Executive Sprinter charter guide.
Executives and client meetings
A car on standby
Book a black car by the hour and it waits for your executive: a breakfast meeting downtown, the show floor, a client lunch, the airport. See hourly and as-directed chauffeur service in Chicago and executive car service.
Hosting clients
Take clients to dinner in an SUV or Sprinter and back to their hotels. See Chicago hotel and concierge pickups.
Airport transfers for the team
Arrivals and departures
Send everyone’s flights. We track each one and meet the team at baggage claim at O’Hare or Midway; departures are timed from show hours. See Chicago airport limo.
Booth team coming from Wisconsin?
A Sprinter carries 13 to 15 people and their bags from Milwaukee to the hall door.
Wisconsin teams driving to Chicago shows
From Milwaukee and the state
Wisconsin companies send booth teams from Milwaukee, Madison and the Fox Valley. One Sprinter carries the team and materials, waits for move-in and returns them home. See Milwaukee to Chicago limo service and the corridor guide.
Conventions in Rosemont and the suburbs
Beyond McCormick Place
Shows in Rosemont, Schaumburg and Oak Brook work the same way. Rosemont is next to O’Hare, so airport transfers are short. In Milwaukee? See convention transportation in downtown Milwaukee.
Vehicles
See our fleet.
Fleet
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Black car (executive sedan) | Up to 3 | Executives, couples, airport rides |
| Premium SUV | Up to 6 | Families, small teams, winter roads, luggage |
| Stretch limousine | 8 to 10 | Weddings, celebrations, nights out |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 | Corporate teams, wedding parties |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 15 | Large groups and shuttles |
Pricing and billing
Per vehicle, per day
Airport transfers are a flat rate per vehicle; shuttles and standby cars are hourly or by the day. Companies use one invoice for the whole show. See corporate accounts, Chicago limo prices and corporate limousine service.
Chicago guides
More in this series
- Chicago limo service
- Chicago wedding limo service
- Chicago limo prices
- Chicago airport limo for executives and VIPs
How to book
Booking takes about two minutes online or by phone.
Step 1: Send the show
Dates, hall and hotel.
Step 2: Send the team
Names, flights and headcount.
Step 3: Pick the plan
Transfers, daily shuttles, standby cars.
Step 4: Get one quote
Every vehicle and day, in writing.
Step 5: Confirm
Book at book online or call (414) 322-3751.
Why book with Pharaoh’s
Proof you can check
Pharaoh’s Transportation is rated 4.9 from 302 Google reviews. The office is at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, about five minutes from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport.
The fleet
11 premium SUVs, an Executive Sprinter for 13, a 14-passenger van and a Mercedes Sprinter for 15. See the fleet.
Safety and service
Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day at (414) 322-3751, and every rate is confirmed in writing before the ride.
Related guides
- Chicago limo service
- Group and Sprinter transportation in Chicago
- Hourly chauffeur service in Chicago
- Corporate limousine service
- Corporate accounts and monthly billing
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | McCormick Place, Chicago |
| From Midway | About 10 miles, 20 to 35 min |
| From O’Hare | About 20 miles, 35 to 75 min |
| Services | Airport transfers, Sprinter shuttles, standby black cars |
| Vehicles | Black cars, SUVs, Sprinters up to 15 |
| Dispatch | 24/7, (414) 322-3751 |
| Office | 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Phone | (414) 322-3751, 24/7 |
| Rating | 4.9 from 302 Google reviews |
Frequently asked questions
Getting there
How far is McCormick Place from O’Hare?
About 20 miles, usually 35 to 75 minutes.
How far is McCormick Place from Midway?
About 10 miles, usually 20 to 35 minutes.
Which airport is closer to McCormick Place?
Midway.
Can you drive us from Milwaukee to McCormick Place?
Yes, usually 1.75 to 2.5 hours.
Shuttles and cars
Can you run a daily shuttle from our hotel?
Yes, fixed morning and evening Sprinter runs.
How many fit in a Sprinter?
Up to 13 in an Executive Sprinter and 15 in a Mercedes Sprinter.
Can a car wait for our executive?
Yes, booked by the hour.
Can you carry booth materials?
Yes, within the vehicle’s cargo space; tell us what you are bringing.
Booking
How early should we book for a big show?
As soon as dates are set; big shows fill Chicago fleets.
Can we get one invoice?
Yes, for every vehicle and day.
Do you cover Rosemont conventions?
Yes, and the other suburban venues.
Are your chauffeurs licensed and insured?
Yes, every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured.
Ready to reserve?
Book online or call dispatch any hour. Rate confirmed in writing before you ride.
About the dispatch team
This guide is written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, who plan these rides every week from the office at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day at (414) 322-3751. Related: Chicago limo service · corporate service · fleet · limo prices · about us.
