Driving Directions

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The Merchandise Mart is bordered by Wells and Orleans Streets on the east and west, and Kinzie Street and the Chicago River on the north and south. From I-90/94, exit east at Ohio Street. Turn south on Wells Street and drive four blocks to The Mart. (The Chicago River is on The Mart’s south side). If you are driving, you’ll find parking lots and spaces within blocks of The Mart — many for just $6 to $23 per day.

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$10 Parking at The Mart!

The Chicago Market: Living & Giving^®

During The Chicago Market buyers can park for only $10 a day! Park in MartParc Wells (Kinzie St. and Wells St.), MartParc Orleans (Hubbard St. and Orleans St.) or Wolfpoint (350 N. Orleans) parking lots. This program is for credentialed buyers only, parking is first come first serve - spots fill up quickly!

Visiting The Chicago Market is now more cost-effective than ever! Park in our designated garages and pay only $10 a day! Parking is simple:

1. Park in the MartParc Wells garage (Kinzie St. and Wells St.), MartParc Orleans garage (Hubbard St. and Orleans St.) or the Wolf Point parking lot (350 N. Orleans). Do not pre-pay with a credit card!
   
2. Bring your parking stub and buyers badge to Club Chicago in Suite 1520 during the Market. We will provide you with a pre-paid parking voucher for the garage you parked in. This voucher will reduce the overall cost of your visit to $10.
   
3. Make sure to retain your pre-paid voucher – you will need it when exiting the garage. Insert your original parking stub into the automated exit kiosk, followed by the pre-paid voucher you received in the Buyers’ Lounge. Your parking fee will drop from the posted rate to $10.

Please note: Parking rate does not include overnight parking

It’s that simple! The parking fills up quickly – come early and take advantage of this great offer.