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Chicago Auto Show Feb. 8-17
2020-02-01

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The next Chicago Auto Show will take place Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.

North America's largest auto show, the event spans more than 1 million square feet of floor space of the McCormick Place complex and displays multiple world and North American introductions and a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans and concept cars.

Admission is $13 for adults, $8 for seniors age 62 and older as well as children ages 7-12, and free for children 6 and younger.

In addition to the public show, First Look for Charity will also take place. The black-tie-required affair will be Friday, Feb. 7, 7-11 p.m. There will also be two vehicle giveaways: a 2020 Ford Explorer. Follow it at #FLFC2020.

See ChicagoAutoShow.com .


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