| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2412410 - Disclosure - Employee Benefit Plans (Anticipated Benefit Payments from the Plan in Future Years) (Details) (http://www.cmegroup.com/role/EmployeeBenefitPlansAnticipatedBenefitPaymentsFromPlanInFutureYearsDetails) |
| Table | Statement [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001156375 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] | Pension Plans [Member] |
| Statement [Line Items] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 | |
2021 | |
2022-2026 |