About The Show

For The Safety Of All Attendees

All bags subject to search. Patrons will be randomly selected for security screening. All mobility devices must be approved by show management. Hoverboard, Segway and similar devices are not allowed on the show floor.

Accessibility

McCormick Place is easily reached by car or public transportation. Visit our Directions and Parking page for more information. 

Scooter and wheelchair rentals are available through Scootaround. Scooter rentals are $65.00 a day and wheelchair rentals are $25.00 a day. Scootaround accepts all major credit cards. Scootaround is located at Gate 4 of McCormick Place (west end of the Grand Concourse). Scooter and wheelchair rentals are on a first-come first-serve basis. 

Special Days & Special Events

• Media Preview - Thursday & Friday, Feb. 8 - 9 
• First Look For Charity - Friday, Feb. 9 (7 p.m - 11 p.m. black tie) -
• Toyota Miles Per Hour Run - Sunday, Feb. 11 
• First Responders/Military Appreciation Day - Tuesday, Feb. 13
• Chicago Auto Show Food Drive - Wednesday Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 16.
• Friday Night Flights Craft Beer Tasting - Friday, Feb. 16
• Daily Herald Family Day - Monday, Feb. 19

Show Background

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 116th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

Held in McCormick Place North & South Building, the Chicago show features multiple world and North American Introductions and the complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and experimental and concept cars.

In total, the 2024 Chicago Auto Show boasts hundreds of different vehicles from more than two dozen different manufacturers. In addition, you'll find numerous automotive accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, project cars, antique and collector vehicles, and interactive exhibits.

Producer

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) is the nation's oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization. The CATA has produced the Chicago Auto Show since 1935.

Exhibits

All Chicago Auto Show exhibits are held in the McCormick Place complex. Exhibitions include: multiple world and North American introductions; a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles; and experimental or concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 different vehicles will be on display. Additionally, attendees will also have the opportunity to see numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles and project, antique and collector cars.