Dates: October 04–07, 2026

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 18:00

Industry: Buses & Passenger Vehicles

Organizer: a2z, Inc.

Venue: McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, Illinois, USA

Cycle: Triennial

Exhibition Area: 20,000 square meters

Exhibitors: 800

Visitors: 15,000

Exhibition Introduction

The 2026 American Bus & Public Transportation Exhibition (APTA Expo) will be held from October 04 to 07, 2026 at McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, Illinois, USA. Organized by a2z, Inc., this event takes place every three years, covering 20,000 square meters, with 15,000 professional visitors and 800 exhibitors and brands.

APTA Expo is one of the largest public transportation exhibitions in North America, hosted by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). It showcases the latest public transportation vehicles, parts, technologies and solutions, attracting industry professionals and visitors from around the world.

The exhibition features public transportation vehicles, rail transit vehicles, electric buses, hybrid buses, related parts, intelligent transportation systems, automotive electronics, exterior and interior design, maintenance equipment, and other public transportation products and solutions. It also hosts a series of technical forums and seminars where industry experts and leaders share experience and insights, and discuss trends and future development of the public transportation sector.

As one of the most influential events in the public transportation industry, APTA Expo attracts many well-known domestic and international brands and enterprises, promoting technological innovation and market development in the field.

Exhibit Scope

- Vehicles & Components: ADA-compliant products, adhesives & sealants, air conditioning / heating / filters, calibration equipment, alternative fuel vehicles & equipment, alternators & starters, architectural & design & construction management, articulated vehicles, automated transit systems, automatic vehicle monitoring, automatic door systems, axles, batteries, body & structural parts, braking systems & parts, bus & vehicle lifts & parts, buses over 30 feet, communication equipment, spare parts, computer hardware, software & accessories

- Vehicle Management: computer control systems, consultants, destination signs, electrical & electronic equipment, emission reduction, engine components, environmental testing, exhaust systems & parts, fare collection systems, fleet management systems, floors & ceilings for buses & rail vehicles, fluid management systems, fuel-saving devices, accessible vehicles for persons with disabilities

- Rail & Related: high-speed rail, intelligent transportation system technologies, paratransit equipment & services, passenger information systems, pollution control products & services, rail maintenance equipment, rail system management, rail vehicles, rail vehicle components & interiors, sanitation systems, dispatch systems, service lifts & low-floor systems, shelters & street furniture, signaling systems, specialty vans & commuter coaches, tires, wheels & assemblies, tracks & track accessories, transit planning & management services, transmissions, trolley buses & trams, uniforms, upholstery fabrics & sidewalls, vehicle washing equipment, wire & cable products

Exhibition Statistics

Venue Information

McCormick Place

Venue Area: 204,386 square meters

Address: 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, Illinois, USA