| Event |
The 101st Chicago Auto Show |
| Producer |
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association |
| Dates |
Public Show: Fri., Feb. 13-Sun., Feb. 22
Media Preview: Wed.-Thurs., Feb. 11-12
First Look for Charity-Thurs., Feb. 12, 6:30-10:30 p.m.*
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| Where |
McCormick Place, Lake Shore Drive at 23rd Street |
| Hours |
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 13-21; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 22 |
| Web site |
www.ChicagoAutoShow.com |
| Admission |
$10 for adults; $5 for children 7-12, children 6 and under free when they accompany a paying parent; senior citizens age 62 and older, $5. Advance ticket sales available through our Web portal, www.DriveChicago.com. Weekday discount tickets (half off the regular adult admission) available at area new-car dealers and from participating banks. Weekday group discounts are available. |
| Exhibits |
The nation's largest auto show, the 2009 show spans 1.25 million sq. ft. of the McCormick Place facility. Multiple world and North American introductions. Complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles, experimental and concept cars. In all, nearly 1,000 different vehicles. Numerous aftermarket, accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, antique and collector cars. |
| Women's Day** |
Tues., Feb. 17-Half off the full admission price for all women. Manufacturers will present special women-oriented programs on vehicle purchasing, leasing, maintenance, upkeep and sports activities. |
| Chicago Auto Show Food Drive** |
Weds., Feb. 18- Fri., Feb. 22-Show patrons who bring three cans of food, donated to the Chicago Christian Industrial League, will receive half off the full admission price. |
| Appearances |
As scheduled appearances by sports, radio, TV and screen personalities. Please check Web site for daily times and locations. |
| Background |
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been staged more times than any other auto exposition. 2009 marks the show's 101st edition. |
| Accessibility |
Easily reached by car or public transportation. Extensive shuttle bus service operates from many area parking lots to-and-from McCormick Place. Weekend only shuttle service operates from the Millennium Park underground garage. |