Trip planner · Chicago

Chicago in November 2026.

What's on, what to book ahead, and where to take colleagues and clients during a business trip to Chicago this month.

Big conference this month: RSNA 2026. Book group dinners early.

On the calendar

16 dates to plan around

Wed Nov 117:00 PM

GameBulls vs SpursNBA · United Center
Thu Nov 127:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs SabresNHL · United Center
Fri Nov 137:00 PM

GameBulls vs HawksNBA · United Center
Sat Nov 142:30 PM

GameBlackhawks vs JetsNHL · United Center
Tue Nov 176:30 PM

GameBlackhawks vs Maple LeafsNHL · United Center
Thu Nov 197:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs Blue JacketsNHL · United Center
Fri Nov 207:00 PM

GameBulls vs WizardsNBA · United Center
Sun Nov 2212:00 PM

GameBears vs SaintsNFL · Soldier Field
Sun Nov 225:30 PM

GameChicago Fire vs Charlotte FC (MLS playoffs, Game 1)MLS · SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
Sun Nov 226:00 PM

GameBulls vs NuggetsNBA · United Center
Mon Nov 237:00 PM

GameBulls vs CavaliersNBA · United Center
Thu Nov 26All day

HolidayUS ThanksgivingMany restaurants close or serve set menus. Book group tables well ahead.
Fri Nov 274:30 PM

GameBlackhawks vs RangersNHL · United Center
Sat Nov 287:00 PM

GameBulls vs PacersNBA · United Center
Sun Nov 29 – Thu Dec 3All week

ConferenceRSNA 2026Conference · McCormick Place. Our advice: book now. Private rooms are already filling up.
Sun Nov 291:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs WildNHL · United Center

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week.
Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date.
Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead.
Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

Pick one, book two places, done

15–60 people · $$$$

5:00 PMSwift & Sons · Early steak dinner in the Wellington Room in Fulton Market
6:30 PMShort cab ride west to the United Center
7:00 PMBulls vs Spurs, Wed Nov 11

6–28 people · $$$$

6:30 PMMoody Tongue · Michelin-starred tasting menu with beer pairings in the Dining Room, a short walk from McCormick Place

20–65 people · $$$$

6:00 PMChicago's First Lady architecture cruise · Private evening charter on the river from the Riverwalk dock
8:00 PMPrime & Provisions · Walk along the river to dinner in the River View Room