Wonder Works Children's Museum
6445 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
6,400 sq. ft. of play areas & interactive exhibits plus concerts tailored to kids 1 through 6.
Convention Centers in Illinois
Illinois hosts 86 convention centers suitable for corporate events of all sizes. Browse by city, or request a quote and we'll connect you with up to 3 matching venues in your area.
Children's Discovery Museum
101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761
Kids get a hands-on education in science & engineering with 3 stories of interactive exhibits.
Cruisin with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and Gift Shop
200 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Exhibits & videos exploring auto travel & Abraham Lincoln's ties to Bloomington in a playful way.
Bloomington Ice Center
201 S Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
McLean County Fairgrounds
1106 Interstate Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705
Show Biz USA
4256 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Midway Hotel Center
6550 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Chicago Marriott Midway
6520 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Upscale hotel with American dining, a Starbucks & an indoor pool, plus a free airport shuttle.
Midwest Furfest Convention Center
5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Crestwood Civic Center
13820 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418
Expo Center
S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
University of Illinois Campus Recreation
201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820
Logan Center Exhibitions
915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Valve World Americas Expo & Conference
150 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
Color Factory Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr Lower Level 2, Chicago, IL 60606
NeoCon
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470, Chicago, IL 60654
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Modern lodging offering eateries, lake views & direct access to McCormick Place convention center.
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
Huge building featuring high-end home design & furniture showrooms, plus a lineup of trade shows.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Two Illinois Center
233 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
The Exhibit House of Chicago
835 N Michigan Ave 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
Macon County Fair & Event Facilities
3700 N Westlawn Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
Rosemont Center
9400 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Rosemont Convention Bureau
9501 Technology Blvd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Donald E Stevens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL 60018
Rosemont Expo Services
9291 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
Rosemont Convention Pedestrian Sky Bridge
9600 Williams St, Rosemont, IL 60018
Elgin History Museum
360 Park St, Elgin, IL 60120
Creek Bend Nature Center
37W700 Dean St, St. Charles, IL 60175
Viper Trade Show Transportation
2575 Northwest Pkwy, Elgin, IL 60124
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
Norris Cultural Arts Center
1040 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174
Valley Model Railroad
33W519 Kenyon Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174
Bridal Expo Chicago
400 River Ridge Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Jendersee Inc
921 Glen Oak Dr, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118
Events Exposition Services
570 Rock Rd Ln unit l, East Dundee, IL 60118
Lincolnwood Expo
A10A, 3333 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Hive Center for The Book Arts
840 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Bahá'í National Center
1233 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center
2100 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
40 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
Galleries of rotating fine-art exhibits, a diverse permanent collection, films & cultural programs.
Gibbs - Morrison Cultural Center
1823 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201
Civic Center
2100 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Joliet Junior College Event Center
1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
Old Joliet Prison
1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432
Built in 1858 & in operation until 2002, this prison was featured in the film The Blues Brothers.
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432
This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop.
Exclusively Expo
1225 Naperville Dr, Romeoville, IL 60446
McAninch Arts Center
425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Multivenue cultural-arts center featuring plays, concerts & dance as well as exhibits & lectures.
Downtown Naperville Alliance
131 W Jefferson Ave #223, Naperville, IL 60540
DuPage Children's Museum
301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
Play & education center for young children, with many fun & experimental activities, plus a cafe.
DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds
2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
Naperville Convention & Visitors
22 Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Elite Trade Show Services
12461 S Industrial Dr E, Plainfield, IL 60585
Illinois Art Station
101 E Vernon Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Andrew Conference Center
Chicago, IL 60655
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
702 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
Hip cafe offering sandwiches, salads & local pastries, plus craft coffee, tea & matcha.
Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602
Spacious longtime center features a wide variety of performances, college basketball games & events.
Exposition Gardens DMC HEADQUARTERS
1601 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
Heart of Illinois Fair
1601 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
Coronado Theatre
314 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
Ornate, throwback locale for Broadway-style shows, comedy & varied musical/symphony concerts.
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL 61103
BMO Center
300 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61101
Fair Grounds Park
Kilburn Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
Valley Expo & Displays
4950 American Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
Skokie Theatre - Performing Arts Center
7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
Performing-arts venue showcasing musical & theatrical productions in a cozy, art deco space.
The Titanic Exhibition
4963 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition
4963 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077
La Casa Cultural Latina
1203 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801
Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
1212 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801
Natural History Building
1301 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
QCCA Expo Center
2621 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Champaign County Fair Association
1302 N Coler Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
Urbana Civic Center
108 E Water St, Urbana, IL 61801
County Fairgrounds
601 Fairview Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
Country Fair Shopping Center
229 S Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
The African American Museum at the England Manor
503 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Genesee Theatre
203 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Elegant 1920s movie palace that now hosts comedy shows, medium-sized concerts & local events.
Bass Station
300 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
Jack Benny Center
39 Jack Benny Dr, Waukegan, IL 60087
Port O' Call Banquet and Conference Center
680 Mac Donough St, North Chicago, IL 60088
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee by IHG
611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
Bright quarters in a relaxed hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus an indoor pool & a gym.
Lake County Sports Center
351 Oakwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Frequently asked questions
Where are Illinois's convention centers?
Most Illinois convention centers are concentrated in Chicago, Peoria, Rockford, with additional options across 20 cities total.
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