The next Chicago Auto Show will take place Feb. 9-18 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
North America's largest auto show, the event ( which was first staged in 1901 ) spans more than 1 million square feet of floor space of the McCormick Place complex and displays multiple world and North American introductions and acomplete range of domestic and imported passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans and concept cars.
Admission is $13 for adults, $7 for seniors age 62 and older as well as children ages 7-12, and free for children 6 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult ( family members only ).
In addition to the public show, First Look for Charity will also take place. The black-tie-required affair will be Friday, Feb. 8, 7-11 p.m. There will also be two vehicle giveaways.
Women's Day will be Tuesday, Feb. 12. Women will be admitted for $7. Among other things, manufacturers will present special women-oriented programs on the purchase and lease of cars and maintenance. In addition, Telemundo Hispanic Heritage Day will be Friday, Feb. 15.
See ChicagoAutoShow.com .