HotelSpike / Chicago / November 2026
Chicago hotels in November 2026: busy and quieter weeks
Which weeks in November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 to Nov 1 | Busy | ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference |
| Nov 2 to Nov 8 | Busy | AHA Scientific Sessions, Bears vs Buccaneers |
| Nov 9 to Nov 15 | Busy | AHA Scientific Sessions, SC26 Supercomputing Conference |
| Nov 16 to Nov 22 | Busy | SC26 Supercomputing Conference, Bears vs Saints |
| Nov 23 to Nov 29 | Very busy | RSNA Annual Meeting |
| Nov 30 to Dec 6 | Very busy | RSNA Annual Meeting, Bears vs Jaguars |
High and Medium events in November 2026
- medium AHA Scientific Sessions
Nov 6 to Nov 9 · McCormick Place · 12,900 (expected)12,900 people (expected), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
- medium Bears vs Buccaneers
Nov 8 · Soldier FieldNFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
- medium SC26 Supercomputing Conference
Nov 15 to Nov 20 · McCormick Place · 18,000 (expected)18,000 people (expected), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
- medium Bears vs Saints
Nov 22 · Soldier FieldNFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
- 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