HotelSpike / Chicago / December 2026
Chicago hotels in December 2026: busy and quieter weeks
Which weeks in December 2026 look crowded in Chicago, and which look quieter, from the official event calendars we track. This is expected demand from events, not live hotel prices.
| Week | Rating | Main events |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 to Dec 6 | Very busy | RSNA Annual Meeting, Bears vs Jaguars |
| Dec 7 to Dec 13 | Calmer | No High or Medium events |
| Dec 14 to Dec 20 | Busy | The Midwest Clinic (band and orchestra) |
| Dec 21 to Dec 27 | Busy | Bears vs Packers |
| Dec 28 to Jan 3 | Busy | Bears vs Lions |
High and Medium events in December 2026
- high RSNA Annual Meeting
Nov 29 to Dec 3 · McCormick Place · 38,000 (last edition)38,000 people (prior edition), 30,000 or more is High. Official source
- medium Bears vs Jaguars
Dec 6 · Soldier FieldNFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
- medium The Midwest Clinic (band and orchestra)
Dec 16 to Dec 18 · McCormick Place · 18,000 (published)18,000 people (published), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
- medium Bears vs Packers
Dec 25 · Soldier FieldNFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source