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Best Trade Show Booth Builders in Chicago

Compare trade show booth design companies serving convention centers in Chicago, Illinois. Further down this page, you’ll find a list of vendors with experience at trade shows in Chicago.

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Finding the Right Trade Show Booth Builder in Chicago

Exhibiting at a trade show in Chicago starts with finding a booth builder familiar with McCormick Place and the local trade show environment.

Tradefest currently lists 10 booth builders serving Chicago, with 10 booth designs across 8 sizes and 3 booth types. The local calendar includes 41 upcoming trade shows at 1 convention center.

Chicago is a major hub for trade shows in Arts and Crafts, Food Production, Home & Garden, Hospitality, Business Supplies and Equipment, Construction & Building, Education Management, and Furniture.

Explore each company’s portfolio, compare the available options and request quotes based on your event, booth size, requirements and budget.

Trade Show Booth Builders in Chicago: Key Facts

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Booth Builders

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Upcoming Trade Shows

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Booth Designs

1

Convention Centers

8

Booth Sizes

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Booth Types

Booth Design Companies Serving Chicago

These vendors offer expertise in designing, building and delivering trade show booths for events at convention centers in Chicago.

  • 40+ year old Seattle-based provider of trade show displays, exhibits, and corporate event supplies. Independent distributor offering custom displays and solutions.

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    3D Exhibits

    Schaumburg, United States

    3D Exhibits designs and builds custom trade show exhibits, corporate events, and immersive brand experiences. Offering rental solutions, interactive tech, global management, and analytics to maximize ROI and client success since 1995.

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    A Plus Expo

    Las Vegas, United States

    Aplus Expo is a premier Las Vegas-based exhibition booth contractor, manufacturer, and builder since 2008. Specializing in custom trade show booths, modular displays, rentals, 3D designs, graphics, storage, and logistics for global clients.

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    Art & Display

    Santa Cruz, United States

    Art & Display offers custom trade show displays, exhibit rentals, and booth design in Santa Cruz, CA. Expert services from research and design to fabrication, installation, and delivery for impactful exhibits.

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    ABEX Exhibits

    San Fernando, United States

    ABEX offers modular, portable, and custom trade show exhibits in Los Angeles, CA. With 35+ years of experience, enjoy durable, easy-setup displays, precision manufacturing, award-winning designs, and reliable engineering for high-impact booths.[1][2]

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    Apple Rock

    Greensboro, United States

    Award-winning trade show exhibit design and custom brand experiences. Full-service exhibit house with 36+ years of experience in trade show displays, branded environments, and live event marketing.

  • AllSpace Group specializes in consulting, designing, and producing custom trade show booths and retail environments with 20 years of industry experience, offering in-house design, production, and installation services.

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    Absolute Exhibits

    Newport Beach, United States

    Absolute Exhibits is a leading trade show exhibit builder specializing in custom design, fabrication, and rentals for domestic and international events, museums, and corporate installations. With facilities in USA and Europe for global reach.

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    2020 Exhibits

    Houston, United States

    2020 Exhibits, headquartered in Houston, TX, is a top-rated global leader in custom trade show exhibits, event management, corporate environments, and ADA signage. With 150,000 sq ft facilities in Houston and St. Louis, they offer turnkey solutions including design, fabrication, rentals, and installation for brands worldwide.

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    Adler Display

    Windsor Mill, United States

    Adler Display, headquartered in Baltimore, MD, specializes in custom trade show displays, modular exhibits, museum displays, signage, and corporate interiors with 85+ years of experience in creative design and fabrication.[1][2][3]

Compare Trade Show Booth Builders Serving Chicago

Compare each company's portfolio, booth sizes and booth types.

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2020 ExhibitsHouston, United States1
40x40
Island

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3D ExhibitsSchaumburg, United States1
80x80
Island

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ABEX ExhibitsSan Fernando, United States1
20x20
Island

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Absolute ExhibitsNewport Beach, United States1
30x30
Island

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Adler DisplayWindsor Mill, United States1
10x20
Inline

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AllSpace Group1
30x30
Island

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American Image DisplaysGig Harbor, United States1
20x30
Peninsula

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A Plus ExpoLas Vegas, United States1
20x40
Island

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Apple RockGreensboro, United States1
20x20
Island

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Art & DisplaySanta Cruz, United States1
50x50
Island

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2020 Exhibits

Houston, United States

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40x40

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Island
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3D Exhibits

Schaumburg, United States

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Booth Sizes

80x80

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Island
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ABEX Exhibits

San Fernando, United States

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1

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20x20

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Island
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Absolute Exhibits

Newport Beach, United States

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1

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30x30

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Island
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Adler Display

Windsor Mill, United States

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1

Booth Sizes

10x20

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Inline
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AllSpace Group

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30x30

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Island
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American Image Displays

Gig Harbor, United States

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Booth Sizes

20x30

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Peninsula
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A Plus Expo

Las Vegas, United States

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Booth Sizes

20x40

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Island
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Apple Rock

Greensboro, United States

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Designs

1

Booth Sizes

20x20

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Island
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Art & Display

Santa Cruz, United States

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Designs

1

Booth Sizes

50x50

Booth Types

Island
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Trade Show Booth Design Portfolio for Chicago

Explore booth designs from the companies serving convention centers in Chicago.

40x40 Island booth

40x40 Island booth design by 2020 Exhibits
40x40 Island booth design by 2020 Exhibits
40x40 Island booth design by 2020 Exhibits
40x40 Island booth design by 2020 Exhibits
40x40 Island booth design by 2020 Exhibits
40x40 Island booth design by 2020 Exhibits
40x40 Island booth design by 2020 Exhibits
40x40 Island booth design by 2020 Exhibits
Island40x40

Designed by 2020 Exhibits

This 40x40 island trade show booth features a vibrant, hospitality-focused design created for destination marketing organizations, tourism boards, convention and visitor bureaus, travel brands, hospitality companies, and... experiential marketing campaigns. The exhibit combines immersive digital displays, live culinary demonstrations, premium lounge spaces, and interactive brand experiences to create an inviting environment for networking, destination promotion, and visitor engagement. The open island layout allows attendees to enter the booth from every direction while naturally guiding traffic toward multiple hospitality and demonstration zones. A large suspended circular LED display provides exceptional visibility across the exhibition hall, while oversized LED video walls showcase destination imagery, promotional content, and branded storytelling. Comfortable lounge seating, café-style tables, and open networking areas encourage longer visitor dwell time and meaningful conversations. At the center of the exhibit, a fully equipped demonstration kitchen serves as the primary attraction, allowing chefs to host live cooking presentations, food tastings, and interactive culinary experiences. Large digital displays surrounding the kitchen enhance presentations with vibrant destination visuals and promotional messaging, while integrated hospitality counters support food preparation, serving, and guest interaction. Constructed using a modular custom exhibit system, this 40x40 island trade show booth is designed for efficient transportation, installation, and repeated use at travel, tourism, hospitality, food service, destination marketing, and convention industry events. Combining immersive LED technology, premium hospitality spaces, live demonstrations, and high-impact overhead branding, the exhibit delivers an exceptional balance of visitor engagement, functionality, and memorable brand experiences. Key Features * 40x40 island trade show booth * Suspended circular LED hanging sign * Open four-sided island layout * Live demonstration kitchen * Large LED video walls * Hospitality and tasting counter * Lounge seating and networking areas * Interactive destination displays * Premium modular exhibit construction * LED digital signage * Open visitor engagement zones * Ideal for tourism boards, destination marketing organizations, hospitality brands, convention bureaus, travel companies, food service, and experiential marketing brandsRead more

80x80 Island booth

80x80 Island booth design by 3D Exhibits
80x80 Island booth design by 3D Exhibits
80x80 Island booth design by 3D Exhibits
80x80 Island booth design by 3D Exhibits
80x80 Island booth design by 3D Exhibits
80x80 Island booth design by 3D Exhibits
80x80 Island booth design by 3D Exhibits
80x80 Island booth design by 3D Exhibits
Island80x80

Designed by 3D Exhibits

This 80x80 island trade show booth is an immersive custom exhibit designed for construction equipment, heavy machinery, industrial manufacturing, and infrastructure companies seeking maximum visibility at large-scale tra...de shows. The expansive exhibit combines oversized LED technology, live equipment demonstrations, hospitality spaces, and premium architectural branding to create a memorable visitor experience that attracts high-value buyers and industry professionals. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a massive suspended circular LED banner that delivers dynamic digital content visible from every direction on the show floor. Large-format LED video walls showcase equipment demonstrations and promotional content, while multiple heavy machinery displays allow visitors to experience products up close within dedicated demonstration zones. Bold illuminated branding, vibrant graphics, and premium architectural elements reinforce the company's leadership position throughout the exhibit. The open island layout provides unrestricted access from every side, encouraging visitor flow through multiple engagement areas. Product display zones, hospitality lounges, branded merchandise areas, meeting spaces, and interactive digital presentations create numerous opportunities for product education, networking, and lead generation. Landscaping elements, premium flooring, and carefully designed pathways enhance the visitor journey while maintaining clear sightlines across the expansive booth. Built as a fully custom exhibit, this 80x80 island trade show booth is engineered for flagship exhibitions where maximum brand impact is essential. Combining immersive LED displays, large equipment showcases, premium hospitality, and striking overhead branding, the exhibit delivers exceptional visibility while creating an engaging environment for customers, dealers, distributors, and industry decision-makers. Key Features * 80x80 island trade show booth * Massive suspended circular LED banner * Large-format curved LED video walls * Open four-sided island layout * Heavy equipment demonstration zones * Interactive digital presentations * Premium hospitality and meeting areas * Illuminated architectural branding * Landscaped product display environments * Custom modular exhibit construction * High-capacity visitor flow design * Ideal for construction equipment, industrial machinery, manufacturing, and heavy equipment companiesRead more

20x20 Island booth

20x20 Island booth design by ABEX Exhibits
20x20 Island booth design by ABEX Exhibits
20x20 Island booth design by ABEX Exhibits
20x20 Island booth design by ABEX Exhibits
Island20x20

Designed by ABEX Exhibits

This 20x20 island trade show booth features a sleek, technology-focused design created for HR software, enterprise SaaS, human capital management (HCM), workforce management, and cloud software companies. The exhibit com...bines bold architectural elements, large-format digital displays, illuminated branding, and an open meeting environment to create a premium experience that attracts decision-makers and encourages meaningful conversations. The standout feature is the large circular hanging banner, providing exceptional visibility from every direction while reinforcing brand recognition across the exhibition hall. A towering illuminated LED display wall serves as the focal point of the booth, showcasing software demonstrations, customer success metrics, and promotional content through dynamic digital presentations. The open island layout allows unrestricted access from all four sides, encouraging visitors to enter naturally while creating multiple engagement zones. High-top café tables and casual seating areas provide comfortable spaces for product demonstrations, sales discussions, and networking, while multiple digital kiosks allow visitors to explore platform features independently. Blue LED accent lighting, clean architectural lines, premium flooring, and modern display structures create a sophisticated environment that reflects innovation, enterprise reliability, and digital transformation. The combination of illuminated graphics, suspended signage, and interactive technology ensures maximum visibility on a busy trade show floor. Built using a modular exhibit system, this 20x20 island exhibit is designed for efficient transport, installation, and reuse across conferences and industry events while maintaining the appearance of a fully custom-built display. Combining striking branding, interactive technology, meeting areas, and digital product presentations, the booth provides an effective platform for generating qualified enterprise leads and showcasing cloud-based HR and workforce management solutions. Key Features * 20x20 island trade show booth * Large circular hanging banner * Illuminated LED feature wall * Open four-sided island layout * Interactive digital displays * Product demonstration stations * High-top networking tables * Casual meeting area * Modern modular construction * Premium wood-look flooring * Integrated LED accent lighting * Ideal for HR software, HCM, SaaS, enterprise software, and workforce management companiesRead more

30x30 Island booth

30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
30x30 Island booth design by Absolute Exhibits
Island30x30

Designed by Absolute Exhibits

This 30x30 island trade show booth features a clean, contemporary design created for healthcare technology, clinical research, life sciences, biotech, and enterprise SaaS companies. The exhibit combines open architecture..., private meeting pods, digital product demonstrations, and premium branding to create an engaging environment for customer meetings, software demonstrations, and lead generation. The open island layout allows visitors to access the booth from every direction while naturally guiding traffic through multiple engagement zones. A suspended overhead hanging sign provides excellent visibility across the exhibition hall, while illuminated branding and integrated LED lighting reinforce a modern, technology-focused brand identity. Large digital displays showcase software demonstrations, clinical data, and marketing presentations, helping visitors quickly understand key platform capabilities. Several enclosed glass meeting rooms provide private spaces for confidential discussions, product walkthroughs, and executive meetings. The central reception counter welcomes attendees while serving as a lead capture and information point. Additional digital kiosks and branded presentation areas create multiple opportunities for live demonstrations and customer engagement throughout the exhibit. Constructed using a modular custom exhibit system, this 30x30 island trade show booth is designed for efficient transportation, installation, and repeated use at healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, and technology conferences. Combining private meeting environments, interactive technology, premium architectural finishes, and high-impact overhead branding, the exhibit delivers an ideal balance of functionality, professionalism, and visual impact. Key Features * 30x30 island trade show booth * Suspended overhead hanging sign * Open four-sided island layout * Private glass meeting rooms * Digital product demonstration screens * Reception and lead capture counter * Illuminated architectural branding * Multiple customer engagement zones * Premium modular exhibit construction * LED accent lighting * Open networking spaces * Ideal for healthcare technology, life sciences, biotech, clinical research, pharmaceutical, and SaaS companiesRead more

10x20 Inline booth

10x20 Inline booth design by Adler Display
10x20 Inline booth design by Adler Display
Inline10x20

Designed by Adler Display

This 10x20 inline trade show booth features a clean, contemporary design created for horticulture, indoor farming, agriculture, hydroponics, controlled environment agriculture, and LED grow lighting companies. The exhibi...t combines illuminated product displays, living plant demonstrations, and modern architectural elements to create an engaging space that highlights innovative growing technologies. The booth's standout feature is a vibrant illuminated plant display wall showcasing live plants under LED grow lights, immediately attracting visitors and demonstrating the effectiveness of the company's lighting solutions. A series of illuminated vertical product panels provide an organized display of lighting systems, while branded graphic walls reinforce the company's expertise in controlled environment agriculture. The open inline layout maximizes the available footprint by combining a welcoming reception counter with a central consultation area, allowing visitors to explore products while engaging with staff. A demonstration table positioned beneath the living wall creates opportunities for hands-on product presentations and technical discussions. Modern white finishes are complemented by vibrant green LED lighting and sleek architectural framing, reinforcing themes of sustainability, innovation, and plant growth. Integrated lighting throughout the exhibit enhances product visibility while creating a bright, professional atmosphere that stands out on the exhibition floor. Built using a modular exhibit system, this 10x20 inline exhibit is easy to transport, install, and reuse across multiple trade shows while maintaining the appearance of a custom-built display. Combining live product demonstrations, illuminated branding, educational displays, and interactive consultation areas, the booth provides an ideal platform for generating qualified leads and showcasing horticultural technology solutions. Key Features * 10x20 inline trade show booth * Illuminated living plant display wall * LED grow light product showcase * Open inline layout * Reception counter * Product demonstration station * Illuminated vertical display panels * Contemporary modular construction * Integrated LED lighting * Modern agriculture-inspired design * Excellent product visibility * Ideal for horticulture, hydroponics, indoor farming, agriculture, and LED lighting companiesRead more

Local planning guide

Planning a Trade Show Booth in Chicago

Use local venue, event and portfolio data to build a clearer brief, compare vendors and plan delivery with fewer surprises.

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How to choose a booth builder

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Local installation capability

Union labor experience

Storage options

Show-specific experience

A relevant design portfolio

Dedicated project management

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Venue logistics

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Venue access and labor coordination

Freight, drayage and rigging requirements

Installation and dismantling

Venue approvals and delivery deadlines

Upcoming Trade Shows in Chicago

  • Illinois ASBO Annual ConferenceIllinois ASBO Annual Conference
    #31 Illinois ASBO Annual Conference

    May 5, 2027 to May 7, 2027

    Schaumburg Convention Center, ChicagoUnited States of America

    #Education Management#Professional Training & Coaching
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  • TECHSPO Chicago Technology Expo (Internet ~ Mobile ~ AdTech ~ MarTech ~ SaaS)TECHSPO Chicago Technology Expo (Internet ~ Mobile ~ AdTech ~ MarTech ~ SaaS)

    May 18, 2027 to May 19, 2027

    Soldier Field, ChicagoUnited States of America

  • NRA SHOWNRA SHOW

    May 22, 2027 to May 25, 2027

    McCormick Place, ChicagoUnited States

  • Abilities Expo ChicagoAbilities Expo Chicago

    Jun 11, 2027 to Jun 13, 2027

    Schaumburg Convention Center, ChicagoUnited States of America

  • Old Town Art FairOld Town Art Fair

    Jun 12, 2027 to Jun 13, 2027

    Old Town Triangle Center, ChicagoUnited States of America

  • EXPERIENCE LUXEHOME AT NEOCONEXPERIENCE LUXEHOME AT NEOCON

    Jun 13, 2027 to Jun 16, 2027

    The Mart, ChicagoUnited States

  • NeoConNeoCon

    4.5 / 5

    Jun 13, 2027 to Jun 16, 2027

    The Mart, ChicagoUnited States of America

  • ASM MicrobeASM Microbe

    Jun 22, 2027 to Jun 25, 2027

    McCormick Place, ChicagoUnited States

  • IFT FIRST Annual Event & ExpoIFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo

    Jul 11, 2027 to Jul 14, 2027

    McCormick Place, ChicagoUnited States

  • ASI Show ChicagoASI Show Chicago

    Jul 27, 2027 to Jul 29, 2027

    McCormick Place, ChicagoUnited States

  • Art in the Park by Holland Friends of ArtArt in the Park by Holland Friends of Art

    Aug 7, 2027 to Aug 7, 2027

    Centennial Park, ChicagoUnited States

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