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About The Buckingham

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, The Buckingham is a refined meeting and banquet space inside The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. With a versatile Buckingham room that accommodates up to 130 guests, this venue is ideal for intimate meetings, mid-size conferences, and small weddings. The space offers flexible seating configurations, including theatre seating for 120, banquet seating for up to 100, and standing capacity for 130, all within 1,944 square feet of elegant, adaptable space.

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Centered on South Michigan Avenue, The Buckingham sits steps from Millennium Park and Buckingham Fountain, making it a convenient choice for combining business with iconic Chicago experiences.

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Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, birthday celebration, or a small-guest wedding, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable options and easy access to parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining.

Venue details
The Buckingham is a dedicated meeting and banquet room inside The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. Venue capacity varies by setup: theatre 120, banquet 100, standing 130. The room totals 1,944 square feet, providing a comfortable, intimate environment for guests.

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  • Address: 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
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  • Parking: Self-parking in the hotel garage (PARK 1) for the best available price per day, with no in/out privileges.
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  • Transit: Access via CTA trains and buses; directions from O’Hare and Midway are provided in Congress Plaza materials. The location is easily reachable from downtown Chicago and the Loop.
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  • Nearby attractions: Within walking distance to Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, and other Loop attractions. Ideal for post-event outings and sightseeing.
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  • Notable uses: Commonly used for meetings and small weddings (up to about 100 guests). The space blends professional ambiance with flexible layout options.
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As of 2026, The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center and The Buckingham remain active and ready to host your event with straightforward, no-fuss arrangements.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Buckingham room: 1,944 sq ft, capacity up to 130 (theatre 120, banquet 100, standing 130).
  • Address: 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605.
  • Venue type: hotel meeting/banquet space inside The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center.
  • Parking: self-parking in the hotel garage (PARK 1) for $62 per day with no in/out privileges.
  • Transit: CTA access available; directions from O’Hare and Midway provided in Congress Plaza materials.
  • Nearby attractions: located near Millennium Park and Buckingham Fountain; downtown Chicago Loop location.
  • Notable uses: Buckingham room is used for meetings and small weddings (up to about 100 guests).
  • Status: The Congress Plaza Hotel and Buckingham space are active as of 2026.