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.
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Minimum footprint
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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.
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
| Booth size | Typical 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
The International Manufacturing Technology Show fills McCormick Place with machine tools and automation, and large double decks are common on the floor.
PACK EXPO International
Machinery exhibitors use upper decks for buyer meetings above live equipment demos on the ground floor.
National Restaurant Association Show
Equipment and food brands build two-story booths with tasting counters below and hospitality lounges above.
RSNA Annual Meeting
Imaging manufacturers use double decks for private product briefings and clinical demo rooms.
ProMat
Automation and warehouse-tech exhibitors build up to show systems in action and host meetings overhead.
ASCO Annual Meeting
Pharma and biotech exhibitors rely on upper-deck meeting suites for scheduled HCP conversations.
The Inspired Home Show
Formerly the International Home + Housewares Show, with consumer brands using decks for buyer appointments.
Chicago Auto Show
Automotive and aftermarket brands use two-story builds for elevated vehicle viewing and media space.
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
20×30 double deck booths
20×40 double deck booths
30×30 double deck booths
Larger & custom double decks
Chicago Double Deck Trade Show Booth Ideas
Starting points our designers adapt to your footprint, show and brand.






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.
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.