With nearly 50 automakers and almost 1,000 different vehicles on display, the 111th Chicago Auto Show transforms McCormick Place into a gleaming parking lot of new vehicles. The show runs from Feb. 9 to 18. Many automakers offer experiences and freebies for visitors of all ages. Below are details on some of those, how to get to the show and a guide you can use to find the way to your favorite automaker once you are there.
When and where
Saturday, Feb. 9 through Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., (10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 18).
McCormick Place North and South, 23rd Street and Lake Shore Drive.
Tickets
- Adults (13 and older): $13
- Senior citizens (62+): $7
- Children (7 to 12): $7
- Children (6 and younger): Free with a paying adult*
Parking
- Lot A: 23rd Street and King Drive ($23)
- Lot B: West of Lake Shore Drive ($15)
- Lot C (underground): 31st Street and Lake Shore Drive ($23)
All lots $10 after 6 p.m.
Accessibility
McCormick Place is wheelchair-accessible. Scooter rental is $50 a day, and wheelchairs are $20. For reservations, call (888) 441-7575.
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Public transportation
- CTA rail: Green Line stop at Cermak.
- CTA bus: No. 3 King Drive (11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. weekends, 5-10:30 p.m. on weekdays), 5-8:30 p.m. on the last Monday.
- Special buses: Between Ogilvie and Union Stations, Museum Campus and McCormick Place, in 10- to 20-minute intervals depending on day.
- Metra rail: The Metra Electric District line stops directly at McCormick Place, running from downtown to University Park on the Far South Side.
Find an automaker
Pull down the tab to locate a display.
Acura
Alfa Romeo
Aston Martin
Audi
Bentley
Buick
Bugatti
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Fiat
Ford
Genesis
GMC
Honda
Hyundai
Infiniti
Jaguar
Jeep
Karma
Kia
Lamborghini
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Lotus
Maserati
Mazda
McClaren
Mercedes-Benz
Nissan
Polaris
Porsche
Ram
Rolls-Royce
Subaru
Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo
Aston Martin
South Hall, near the North end in the Super Car Gallery
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Chevrolet
North Hall, near the Gand Concourse
Getting sporty: The Chevrolet family area in the South Hall lets visitors shoot a hockey puck.
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Ford
South Hall, near the Grand Concourse
Fast lane: There are a selection of racing simulators available at the show that let attendees really step on it. The one that combines the coolest vehicle with the coolest concept is from Ford, where you can sit behind the wheel of a GT on a virtual Le Mans race, the legendary 24-hour car race in France.
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Hyundai
North Hall, near center of hall
Game time: Hyundai is taking its swag game to another level where visitors can answer game-show like questions to win prizers. Answer more Hyundai trivia questions, win better prizes.
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Jeep
South Hall, near the East side
Camp Jeep: You know what it is already if you’ve been to a Chicago Auto Show in recent years. For those who haven’t, you get to test-drive various Jeep vehicles in a number of off-road situations on the 24,000-square-foot exhibit’s track. Plan ahead, because this place is always popular.
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Kia
North Hall, along the West side
Holding court: Kia has basketball hoops.
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Lamborghini
South Hall, near the North end in the Super Car Gallery
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McClaren
South Hall, near the North end in the Super Car Gallery
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Nissan
North Hall, along East side
Strike a pose: A selection of exhibitors have offerings that let visitors create images of themselves or their dream vehicles. Nissan is taking it a step further letting outdoors fans create an image of themselves as a bear enjoying a camp site.
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Rolls-Royce
South Hall, near the North end in the Super Car Gallery
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Volvo
South Hall, South end
Safety first: A Volvo simulator lets test your reaction time when obstacles appear in your path.
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Sources: Chicago Auto Show, baiduhai reporting
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