Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show

When

Date

Wednesday, February 3, 2027 through Sunday, February 7, 2027 · 12:00 PM CST – 5:00 PM CST

Hours

WED 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM; THU 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; FRI 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM; SAT 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; SUN 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMTimes shown in CST, local to the venue.

As listed

“February 3-7, 2027”

Where

Venue

McCormick Place (convention center)

Address

2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive · Chicago, IL · 60616

— Map

Parking

Three main on-campus parking lots (all ADA accessible). Lot A (2301 South Prairie Avenue) serves events in the North, South and West Buildings: $27 up to 16 hours, $40 for 16-24 hours. Lot B / 31st Street Lot (3050 South Moe Drive): flat $14/day, no in-and-out, holds 1,800+ vehicles. Lot C (Fort Dearborn Drive, underground, 6'4" clearance, 1,900 spaces) serves Lakeside Center and Arie Crown Theater: flat $21/day, no in-and-out. Prepaid guaranteed parking with in-and-out privileges available at $40/day. Overnight parking not available. The connected Hyatt Regency McCormick Place also has a dedicated parking garage.

Access

All meeting rooms, shops, restaurants and restrooms are designed to accommodate wheelchairs. Accessible entrances, elevators, restrooms and services throughout the complex. Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, power chairs and oxygen equipment available to rent via Scootaround Mobility Solutions. TTY phone access provided; assisted listening transmitters and receivers available at no charge. Trained service animals welcome. Wheelchair-accessible first aid stations with AEDs in each building. Accessible parking available in Lot A (events in South, North or West Buildings) and Lot C (Lakeside Center events).

Admission

Price

$15.00

Details

Adults (13+): $15 in Advance, $17 onsite. Children (12 and below): FREE Admission. Active Military: FREE with proof of active Military ID onsite in the Show Office.

Age or family guidance

Adults (13+): $15 in Advance, $17 onsite. Children (12 and below): FREE Admission. Active Military: FREE with proof of active Military ID onsite in the Show Office.

Contact

Organizer

NMMA / Discover Boating

Email

jmarquard@nmma.org

Phone

312.946.6240

Website

chicagoboatshow.com

Frequently asked

What are the ticket prices for the Chicago Boat Show?

Adults (13+) can purchase tickets for $15 in advance or $17 onsite. Children 12 and under receive free admission.

Is there a discount for military personnel?

Yes, active military members receive free admission with proof of active Military ID provided at the Show Office onsite.

When is the next Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show?

Scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2027 through Sunday, February 7, 2027.

Sources

Facts on this page trace to these 4 sources — last retrieved Oct 11, 2026.

• discoverboating.com (primary source)
• mccormickplace.com
• chicagoboatshow.com
• choosechicago.com