Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center 1551 North Thoreau Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173
Get directions to the expo from any location
Directions From the North:
Take 294 South or 94 East. Take 90 (Northwest Toll way) West. Exit on 53 North. Take first exit – Algonquin Road – and turn right/West. Turn left on Thoreau Drive or Meacham Road.
Directions From Chicago:
Take I-90 (Northwest Toll way) West from Chicago. Exit on 53 North. Take first exit – Algonquin Road – and turn right/West. Turn left on Thoreau Drive or Meacham Road.
Directions From O’Hare Airport:
Exit airport and take I-90 (Northwest Toll way East. Exit on 53 North. Take first exit – Algonquin Road – and turn right/West. Turn left on Thoreau Drive or Meacham Road.
Directions From the West:
Take I-90 (Northwest Toll way) East. Exit on 53 North. Take first exit – Algonquin Road – and turn right/West. Turn left on Thoreau Drive or Meacham Road
Directions From the South:
Take 294-N – Merge on 290 West. Exit on Algonquin Road- turn right/ West. Turn left on Thoreau Drive or Meacham Road.
To access complimentary parking, enter the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center (RSHCC) and proceed to the convention center entrance located on the East end of the complex by following the posted signage. If you would like to drop of any passengers before you park, please do so at the entrance facing North and just to the East of the ballroom entrance. Then proceed to the outdoor lot all around the building.
Self Parking is free. If you would prefer to valet your vehicle, the costs are $13 for daytime valet and $17 for overnight.
Map of Schaumburg Convention Center
Transport to the expo
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) oversees the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, Pace Suburban Bus and Pace ADA Paratransit. Please visit https://www.rtachicago.org to plan your itinerary.
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs. Click here for details on accessible transit. Please visit https://www.transitchicago.com/ to plan your itinerary.
Metra
Metra provides accessible travel all over Chicagoland and most of its stations are wheelchair accessible. Click here for details. Please visit www.metrarail.com to plan your itinerary. The closest train station to the Schaumburg Convention Center is the Arlington Park station on the Metro Union Pacific Northwest line.
Pace ADA Paratransit Service
Paratransit service is the general term for a reservation-based or “demand-response” service in which a passenger must reserve a ride in advance. Unlike fixed-route service, in which buses travel the same route in a regular pattern and pick up any waiting passengers, paratransit vehicles make only pre-arranged trips for riders who are eligible for the particular service. To apply for paratransit certification, click here.
Trips are only provided at the same times and within the same geographic areas as fixed route. Pace operates this service across the entire six-county region, including Chicago. Once certified, access this directory of reservation phone numbers to book your paratransit ride. Please click here for details and fares.
Pace Suburban Bus Service
All Pace fixed routes are accessible for persons who use mobility aids and service is available in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. Please visit www.pacebus.com to plan your itinerary.
Schaumburg Dial-a-Ride
Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) is provided by the Village of Schaumburg and Pace’s Suburban Bus Division. Schaumburg’s signature transit service has evolved over the years into one of the few community-operated bus services in the Chicagoland that provides door-to-door access to any location in Schaumburg. To schedule a ride using DART, call 847-352-8097. Rides can be reserved on the same day as travel, at least 90 minutes prior to your desired pick-up time. Each bus can accommodate two wheelchairs. There is no service on Sundays.
Woodfield Trolley
The Village of Schaumburg provides free accessible service from the Woodfield Mall to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. The trolley runs during show hours every 20 minutes on Saturday and every 30 minutes on Friday and Sunday. The Woodfield Mall stop is located on the lower level between Nordstrom and J.C. Penney. This may be a viable option for those travelling to Abilities Expo via public transportation and are having issues with the timing of the Pace Bus. Please visit the Woodfield Trolley website for more information or call (847) 923-3880.
Traveling from the City of Chicago
If you are traveling to the expo from Chicago, here is an itinerary consider:
Take the CTA Blue Line to Rosemont CTA Station.
Then take the 606 Pace Bus to Perimeter Dr & West Dr (Woodfield Mall)
Catch the trolley to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center (details above)
Hotel accommodations
We want your visit to the expo to be a positive experience both on and off the show floor. Please consider one of our stylish hotel partners to accommodate your lodging needs:
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg
Connections Housing is the ONLY official housing company for Abilities Expo. To ensure that your hotel accommodations are booked under the official negotiated hotel and room rates for Abilities Expo, please only book through Connections Housing. Beware of soliciting travel agencies! In past years we have been alerted of several travel agencies aggressively soliciting event attendees. It is important to note that the information these agencies provide is often untrue, many times involving non-existent room blocks, non-refundable deposits and false rates.
Connections Housing can be reached at (866) 364-9508 and (310) 590-4729 from 6am to 3pm, Pacific Standard Time.
Frequently asked questions
Abilities Expo Chicago will be at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, at 1551 North Thoreau Drive in Schaumburg, IL on June 21-23. Click here for directions. For a full schedule of all expos around the US, click here.
Expo hours are 11am-5pm on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, May 4, and 11am-4pm on Sunday, June 23.
When you register yourself, just indicate how many adults in your household will be joining you as your guests. Adults only, do not include any guest under 18 years old in that count. If you are accompanied by adults who do not reside with you, they should register separately.
If you have pre-registered, proceed to the registration desk for check-in. If you have the text message you received the morning of the expo or your confirmation email, you will receive a wristband. The wristband is good for all three days of the expo. If you do not have a smartphone, please proceed to the registration counter and we will accommodate you. If you have not pre-registered, you can register onsite; we only need you to answer a few questions, not more than 2 minutes.
Click here to see the companies and organizations that will have a booth at the expo. If you would like to drill down by product category, click Search, then the product category that interests you.
Enjoy game-changing products, services and resources, free workshops and fun, adaptive events and activities. Check the schedule!
Thanks so much for sharing the new about Abilities Expo with your network. Click here to find a flyer, pre-made social media graphics and web banners. If there is anything else you need, please email [email protected].
Pride Mobility is sponsoring complimentary loaner scooters on a first-come, first-served basis near Registration. A government-issued photo ID is required to participate in this offer. This service is available during show days and hours until 2:00 pm on Sunday, the final day of the event.
Yes, Sunrise Medical is the official Free Wheelchair Repair Pavilion sponsor of Abilities Expo and located in booth #313. However, other companies will also repair their own products in their booths.
Yes, please, as long as the animal is under your control (leashed) at all times. There is a service dog relief area onsite.
Because the chemicals used in many products may make some people allergic and even ill, we strongly advise our attendees not to use any scented products that may prohibit other attendees from enjoying the expo.
The facility has increased accessible parking spaces at the expo. Parking at the convention center is free. Click here for parking and drop-off directions.
Click here to book your stay with one of our hotel partners. Make your reservations through the website early as accessible rooms are limited.
We’re sorry to miss you but hope you can join us next year! Here’s a link to the exhibitor list with contact info. If you see something that interests you, you can reach out to the exhibitor directly.
Happy to help! Here is a link to the Abilities Expo Chicago Exhibitor Kit which contains information on your booth specs, load-in and load-out procedures, booth furniture, electrical and more. If you have any other questions, please contact your sales representative.