Trip planner · Chicago

Chicago in January 2027.

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: AHR Expo 2027. Book group dinners early.

On the calendar

15 dates to plan around

Fri Jan 12:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs BruinsNHL · United Center
Sat Jan 27:00 PM

GameBulls vs LakersNBA · United Center
Sun Jan 33:25 PM

GameBears vs LionsNFL · Soldier Field
Tue Jan 57:00 PM

GameBulls vs BucksNBA · United Center
Tue Jan 127:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs MammothNHL · United Center
Thu Jan 147:00 PM

GameBulls vs TimberwolvesNBA · United Center
Sat Jan 166:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs Red WingsNHL · United Center
Sun Jan 172:30 PM

GameBulls vs RaptorsNBA · United Center
Mon Jan 187:30 PM

GameBlackhawks vs FlamesNHL · United Center
Wed Jan 206:30 PM

GameBlackhawks vs StarsNHL · United Center
Fri Jan 227:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs CanucksNHL · United Center
Sat Jan 234:00 PM

GameBulls vs 76ersNBA · United Center
Sun Jan 246:00 PM

GameBlackhawks vs Golden KnightsNHL · United Center
Mon Jan 25 – Wed Jan 27All week

ConferenceAHR Expo 2027Conference · McCormick Place. Our advice: book private rooms by November 30, 2026.
Mon Jan 257:00 PM

GameBulls vs MavericksNBA · 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