Located at the heart of the sought-after River North submarket, THE MART (formerly The Merchandise Mart) is deeply ingrained in Chicago's identity as a trailblazer across various sectors including business, technology, culture, art, and media. As the largest privately held commercial building in the United States, it stands as a global beacon for commerce, wholesale design, and international business in Chicago. Spanning 4.2 million gross square feet across two city blocks and soaring 25 stories high, THE MART attracts an average of 30,000 visitors each business day and nearly 10 million annually.

Hosting leading manufacturers and design-forward showrooms, it fosters continuous innovation and creativity. Among its esteemed tenants are innovative tech companies like Motorola Mobility, 1871, and Yelp, along with Fortune 500 giants such as ConAgra, Allstate, and Caterpillar.

Parking

More than 5,000 parking spaces are located within a four-block radius of THE MART, including the MartParcWells garage, located at the corner of Kinzie and Wells Streets, and MartParc Orleans, located at the corner of Orleans and Hubbard Streets. Tenants or other persons looking for parking information should contact the Parking Office at 312.347.3515. Mart Parc Wells Mart Parc Orleans

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

An elevated train stop called Merchandise Mart on the CTA’s brown and purple lines is conveniently located on the 2nd floor of the building. Additionally, there is easy access to multiple CTA bus routes within 4 blocks of THE MART.

SpotHero Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the One of a Kind Show SpotHero Parking Page.