CBOT is a self-managing, self-monitoring, non-profit and unlisted Delaware company, providing services for members and individuals. CBOT has several different memberships, and members with different memberships can participate in all or part of the market listed on the exchange. Among the 3600 members of CBOT, 1400 is a full member, and full members can participate in the trading of all contracts of the exchange.

The management system of the exchange includes general manager, CEO, chairman, vice chairman and other 15 directors.