Trip planner · Chicago

Chicago in December 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

14 dates to plan around

Sun Nov 29 – Thu Dec 3All week

ConferenceRSNA 2026Conference · McCormick Place. Our advice: book now. Private rooms are already filling up.
Tue Dec 17:00 PM

GameBulls vs KnicksNBA · United Center
Thu Dec 37:00 PM

GameBulls vs CavaliersNBA · United Center
Sun Dec 612:00 PM

GameBears vs JaguarsNFL · Soldier Field
Sun Dec 66:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs OilersNHL · United Center
Sat Dec 126:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs MammothNHL · United Center
Sun Dec 135:00 PM

GameBulls vs RocketsNBA · United Center
Mon Dec 147:00 PM

GameBulls vs HeatNBA · United Center
Wed Dec 167:00 PM

GameBulls vs JazzNBA · United Center
Fri Dec 2512:00 PM

GameBears vs PackersNFL · Soldier Field
Sat Dec 267:00 PM

GameBulls vs PistonsNBA · United Center
Sun Dec 272:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs FlyersNHL · United Center
Tue Dec 297:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs Golden KnightsNHL · United Center
Wed Dec 307:00 PM

GameBulls vs CelticsNBA · 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 Wizards, Sat Oct 24

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