SELF-PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

GPS Address for Parking

Set your GPS to the parking garage across from the Convention Center:

William Street Parking Garage
9500 Williams Street, Rosemont, IL 60018

The garage entrance is located on Williams Street, between the DoubleTree and Embassy Suites.

Parking & Getting to the Walkway

• Enter the garage and pull a paper parking ticket at the gate. (Bring your ticket with you into the venue to scan - you will also need it when you drive out).
• Drive up to Level 2 and park in any available space. If you park on a different floor, take the garage elevator to Level 2.
• Look for the signs near the elevators/doors that read "Skybridge to Convention Center".

Crossing to the Event (No Stairs or Street Crossing Required)

• Enter the Skybridge on Level 2. This is an enclosed, climate-controlled indoor bridge that spans across River Road.
• Follow the glass walkway straight across into the building.
• The Skybridge brings you directly into the 2nd Floor Conference Center of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Parking Validation & Registration

• Validation: Right as you step off the Skybridge into the Conference Center lobby, stop at the Parking Validation Table to validate the parking ticket you received when entering the garage.

When You Leave

• Return across the Skybridge to Level 2 or the level you parked at in the garage and go to your vehicle.
• At the garage exit gate, insert your original parking ticket.

DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS (Uber, Lyft & Taxi)

GPS Address for Driver

Tell your driver or enter this address into your rideshare app:

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

Ask your driver to pull into the main entrance circular diveway.

Entering the Building

• Have your driver drop you off at the main circular driveway.
• From the circular drive, use the set of doors marked "Conference Center" (not "Convention Center"). 

Going Up to the Conference Center

• Once inside, locate the escalators (or elevators, if you prefer a step-free option).
• Take the escalator or elevator up to Level 2.
• At the top, follow the overhead signs directly to the Conference Center and look for the Creative Planning signs. 

ARRIVAL TIP

To avoid long entry lines, please plan to arrive closer to 2:00 p.m., as higher traffic is expected just before 3:00 p.m. To help with traffic flow at the end of the evening, we have extended the reception by an additional 30 minutes so guests may depart gradually.