HotelSpike / Chicago / October 2026
Chicago hotels in October 2026: busy and quieter weeks
Which weeks in October 2026 look crowded in Chicago, and which look quieter, from the official event calendars we track. Our data starts Oct 19, 2026. This is expected demand from events, not live hotel prices.
| Week | Rating | Main events |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 to Oct 25 | Very busy | PACK EXPO International, Bears vs Patriots |
| Oct 26 to Nov 1 | Busy | ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference |
High and Medium events in October 2026
- high PACK EXPO International
Oct 18 to Oct 21 · McCormick Place · 48,000 (expected)48,000 people (expected), 30,000 or more is High. Official source
- medium Bears vs Patriots
Oct 22 · Soldier FieldNFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
- medium ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference
Oct 29 to Oct 31 · McCormick Place · 13,000 (last edition)13,000 people (prior edition), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Preconference sessions start Oct 26. The 2025 conference drew more than 13,000 nurses (American Nurses Association). Official source