4–7 Oct 2026 · Chicago, US

APTA TRANSform & EXPO

APTA TRANSform & EXPO is a combined public-transportation conference and exposition held in Chicago in October 2026. TRANSform (Oct 4-7, 2026) is a flagship event with workshops, technical tours, keynotes and educational sessions for public transportation professionals; EXPO (Oct 5-7, 2026) is a product and services showcase with 800+ exhibiting companies covering technologies such as sustainability, autonomous and zero-emission vehicles, infrastructure, passenger experience, and safety. The event attracts thousands of attendees and industry leaders, including transit agency leaders, government officials, suppliers, manufacturers, and consultants.

Dates
4–7 Oct 2026
Venue
McCormick Place South Hall
Location
Chicago, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
4 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
800Fact
Visitors
12,000Fact
buslogistics & transportation engineering - handling operations - storagerailways engineeringroads, bridges & tunnelstechnologytransportationtrucks and utility vehiclesurban equipment & engineeringurban transport
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About APTA TRANSform & EXPO

APTA TRANSform & EXPO is a national trade show for the bus and logistics & transportation engineering - handling operations - storage industries, held in Chicago, United States. The 2026 edition runs 4–7 Oct 2026 at McCormick Place South Hall. It brings together 800 exhibitors (organizer-confirmed) and 12,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Venue

McCormick Place South Hall

Chicago, Illinois, US

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Frequently asked questions

When is APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026?
APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 runs 4–7 Oct 2026 at McCormick Place South Hall.
Where is APTA TRANSform & EXPO held?
APTA TRANSform & EXPO is held at McCormick Place South Hall in Chicago, United States.
How many exhibitors does APTA TRANSform & EXPO have?
APTA TRANSform & EXPO counts 800 exhibitors (organizer-confirmed).

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