It is suggested that attendees purchase tickets in advace. Tickets will also be available at our McCormick Place ticket booths on public show days. McComick Place is a cashless facility. Credit and debit cards only. (Show box office closes one hour before the show closes.)
$17 for adults
$12 for seniors aged 62 and older
$12 for children 4-12
Free Admission for children 3 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult. Family members only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
-- 2023 SHOW FLOOR MAP --
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 2023 Chicago Auto Show boasts nearly hundreds of different vehicles from 27 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.
The 2023 Chicago Auto Show will feature seven indoor test-track experiences where show visitors have the opportunity to go for a ride in a brand-new vehicle right on the show floor. The indoor tracks are indicated as Test Tracks on the map are are in the Ford, Jeep, Hyundai, Ram, Toyota displays and at the stand-alone EV track - Chicago Drives Electric. In addition, there will also be four outdoor test-drive opportunities. For more information about the outdoor test drives and to sign up, visit the following displays: Ford, Kia, Subaru and Volkswagen.