HotelSpike / Chicago / Week of Nov 16, 2026

Why are Chicago hotels expensive the week of Nov 16, 2026?

Busy Rated Busy because SC26 Supercomputing Conference is a Medium-impact event this week. Week runs Monday Nov 16 to Sunday Nov 22, 2026.

This rates expected hotel demand from the events we track, not live hotel prices. Check each event's official page before booking.

Events the week of Nov 16, 2026

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 Field

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low The Neighbourhood
Nov 18 · United Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Nov 21 · Michigan Avenue

One-evening parade, mostly a regional crowd. Official source
low Stevie Wonder
Nov 21 · United Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 4 routine pro games (NBA, NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs
  Nov 17 · United Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets
  Nov 19 · United Center
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Bulls vs Washington Wizards
  Nov 20 · United Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Bulls vs Denver Nuggets
  Nov 22 · United Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source