Lighting is being installed, freight is moving in and all is expected to be ready for the Media Preview on Feb. 7 and 8, First Look for Charity the evening of Feb. 8, and the public show opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9.

"After successful auto shows in Los Angeles and Detroit, we're very excited to open our doors here in Chicago," said Michael Ettleson, Chicago Auto Show chairman. "We know from the buzz generated on social media that our attendees cannot wait for Feb. 9."

The same can be said for the show's Media Preview and First Look for Charity event. Credential requests already have exceeded last year's total and First Look for Charity tickets are ahead of last year's sales numbers at this point.