Chicago Double Deck Booth Rentals & Two-Story Trade Show Booths

Chicago Double Deck Booth Rentals & Two-Story Trade Show Booths

Müller Expo designs, engineers and builds double deck trade show booth rentals for McCormick Place and every major Chicago venue, from compact 20×20 two-story exhibits to large-format custom double deckers. One team handles the stamped drawings, fabrication, union labor coordination and install.

Starting price

$44,000

Minimum footprint

20′ × 20′

Primary venue

McCormick Place

Engineering

Stamped drawings included

Why Rent a Double Deck Booth in Chicago With Müller Expo

Design & engineering

Stamped structural drawings and load calculations prepared for McCormick Place and Chicago venue review.

ADA compliant

Upper-deck access, stairs and guardrails designed to meet accessibility and venue codes.

Install & dismantle

Full I&D planned around Chicago labor jurisdictions and supervised by our project managers.

Show service ordering

We place your labor, rigging, electrical and material handling orders with show contractors.

Past Double Deck & Large-Format Trade Show Booths

Recent two-story and large-format exhibits designed, fabricated and installed by our team, including packaging, manufacturing and technology show builds.

CAE · 30×40
CAE 30×40
MDA · 20×30
MDA 20×30
2SAN · 20×20
2SAN 20×20
Seaspan · 20×30
Seaspan 20×30
BEATBOX · 20×20
BEATBOX 20×20

Chicago Double Deck Trade Show Booths

A double deck trade show booth rental in Chicago, also called a two-story trade show booth, double decker rental booth or multi-level exhibit, adds a full upper deck to the floor space you already have. Instead of paying McCormick Place rates for more square footage, you build up: private meeting rooms, VIP lounges, storage and oversized branding go upstairs, while the ground level stays open for product demos and aisle traffic.

Chicago double deck booth rentals can be built in spaces as small as 20′ × 20′, with larger two-story configurations up to full custom builds. Every structure is an engineer-certified exhibit system of heavy-duty steel and aluminum, with stamped drawings and load calculations prepared for show management and venue approval.

Chicago’s biggest shows, such as IMTS, PACK EXPO International and the National Restaurant Association Show, put thousands of exhibitors in the same halls. A second level is one of the most effective ways to be seen from across the floor and to give buyers a quiet place to sign orders.

How Much Does a Double Deck Booth Cost in Chicago?

Double deck booth rental pricing in Chicago varies based on the booth size, design complexity, engineering requirements, graphics, AV, furniture, installation and show services. Chicago venue labor rates are factored into every quote.

Double deck trade show booths in Chicago start at

$44,000
Booth sizeTypical rental range*
20×20$54,450–$78,650+
20×30$72,600–$102,850+
20×40$84,700–$121,000+
30×30$90,750–$133,100+
30×40$108,900–$169,400+

*Pricing varies based on design, engineering, graphics, AV, furniture, installation, venue requirements and show services.

Top Chicago Trade Shows for Double Deck Booths

These McCormick Place shows draw the most two-story exhibits in Chicago. If you’re exhibiting at one of them, ask us about engineering deadlines early.

IMTS

Manufacturing technology

The International Manufacturing Technology Show fills McCormick Place with machine tools and automation, and large double decks are common on the floor.

Venue: McCormick Place · Held: Even years, September

PACK EXPO International

Packaging & processing

Machinery exhibitors use upper decks for buyer meetings above live equipment demos on the ground floor.

Venue: McCormick Place · Held: Even years, fall

National Restaurant Association Show

Foodservice & hospitality

Equipment and food brands build two-story booths with tasting counters below and hospitality lounges above.

Venue: McCormick Place · Held: Annually, May

RSNA Annual Meeting

Medical imaging & radiology

Imaging manufacturers use double decks for private product briefings and clinical demo rooms.

Venue: McCormick Place · Held: Annually, late Nov–early Dec

ProMat

Material handling & supply chain

Automation and warehouse-tech exhibitors build up to show systems in action and host meetings overhead.

Venue: McCormick Place · Held: Odd years, spring

ASCO Annual Meeting

Oncology & life sciences

Pharma and biotech exhibitors rely on upper-deck meeting suites for scheduled HCP conversations.

Venue: McCormick Place · Held: Annually, late May–June

The Inspired Home Show

Housewares & home goods

Formerly the International Home + Housewares Show, with consumer brands using decks for buyer appointments.

Venue: McCormick Place · Held: Annually, March

Chicago Auto Show

Automotive

Automotive and aftermarket brands use two-story builds for elevated vehicle viewing and media space.

Venue: McCormick Place · Held: Annually, February

Our Chicago Double Deck Services

Full-service, in-house delivery for every two-story exhibit, from first sketch to move-out.

Design & engineering

In-house design and engineering, including stamped structural drawings and load calculations for show and venue approval.

ADA compliance

Upper-deck access, guardrail heights and stair widths designed to meet ADA and Chicago venue requirements.

Fabrication

Metalwork, millwork and graphics coordinated under one roof so every component fits on the show floor.

Install & dismantle

Install and dismantle planned around McCormick Place labor rules, on schedule and on budget.

Onsite project management

A dedicated project manager on the show floor from move-in to move-out.

Show service ordering

We place and manage your labor, material handling, electrical and rigging orders with show management.

Chicago Double Deck Booth Sizes

Each double deck exhibit rental is pre-engineered for its footprint, from a compact 20×20 two-story booth to large-format custom builds.

20×20 double deck booths

400 sq ft, two levels
The minimum footprint for a Chicago double deck, with a semi-private upper level.

20×30 double deck booths

600 sq ft, two levels
Room for a meeting room, reception counter and storage on the upper deck.

20×40 double deck booths

800 sq ft, two levels
A spacious multi-level exhibit with strong visibility from the aisle.

30×30 double deck booths

900 sq ft, multi-level
Space for dual staircases, private offices and upper-deck hospitality.

Larger & custom double decks

1,000+ sq ft, custom
Large-format builds for IMTS, RSNA and other major McCormick Place shows.

Chicago Double Deck Trade Show Booth Ideas

Starting points our designers adapt to your footprint, show and brand.

Full-height mural wall
Full-height mural wallWraparound graphics
Enclosed meeting suite
Enclosed meeting suitePrivate office
Open hospitality deck
Open hospitality deckLounge & bar
Symmetrical entry
Symmetrical entryDual staircase
Multi-level custom build
Multi-level custom buildLarge format
LED video wall combo
LED video wall comboLED-integrated

Built for Chicago Show Floors

Chicago is one of the most regulated show cities in the country. Our team knows McCormick Place’s marshalling yard, labor jurisdictions, rigging rules and engineering submission deadlines, so your double deck clears move-in without surprises.

Chicago install crews and dedicated project managers
Labor, rigging, electrical and material handling orders placed for you
Exhibit storage between shows
Turnkey packages: flooring, furniture, AV, graphics and logistics

Local expertise, full-service delivery

We coordinate labor orders, material handling and vendor communication across McCormick Place’s North, South, West and Lakeside halls, as well as suburban venues in Rosemont and Schaumburg. Engineering packages are submitted to show management ahead of the deadline, and backup materials are staged so changes on site don’t stall your install.

Chicago Venues We Build Double Deck Booths For

From the largest convention center in North America to suburban expo halls near O’Hare.

McCormick Place

Chicago’s primary trade show venue and the largest convention center in North America, home to IMTS, PACK EXPO, RSNA and the NRA Show.

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Rosemont’s expo center near O’Hare, a popular choice for mid-size shows with double deck exhibits.

Navy Pier

Festival Hall on the lakefront hosts consumer and industry events where a second level helps a booth stand out.

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Downtown ballroom and exhibit space for association conferences with tighter ceiling and load limits we plan around.

Schaumburg Convention Center

A suburban exhibit hall with straightforward loading access for regional and medical shows.

Not listed?

We build at every major Chicago venue. Tell us your show and we’ll confirm the specs.

Chicago Double Deck Booth Rental FAQs

A double deck trade show booth rental is a two-story exhibit that adds a full upper level to your booth footprint for meeting rooms, lounges or extra branding, without paying for more floor space at McCormick Place or other Chicago venues.

Double deck booth rentals in Chicago start at $44,000. Typical ranges run from about $54,450 for a 20×20 to $169,400+ for a 30×40, depending on design, engineering, graphics, AV, furniture, installation, venue requirements and show services.

Chicago double deck booth rentals typically start at a 20×20 footprint. Larger two-story booths are available in 20×30, 20×40, 30×30, 30×40 and custom large-format sizes.

Yes. Double deck structures require stamped engineering drawings and load calculations, submitted to show management and the venue for approval well before move-in. We prepare the engineering and submission package in-house.

Install typically takes one to two days depending on booth size, show schedule and venue labor rules.

McCormick Place and other Chicago venues have labor jurisdiction rules for installation, rigging, electrical and material handling. We plan the labor scope for your double deck, place the orders with show contractors and supervise the crew on site.

Yes. Every Chicago double deck exhibit is designed with accessibility in mind, including compliant stair, guardrail and access specifications.

We build double deck exhibits at McCormick Place, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Navy Pier, Hyatt Regency Chicago, the Schaumburg Convention Center and other Chicago-area venues.

Get a Free Chicago Double Deck Design Rendering

Tell us your booth size and show. Our exhibit specialists will send a custom two-story design concept with turnkey Chicago pricing.

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