This year is full of firsts for the Chicago Auto Show: the first auto show in July, the first outdoor test track, the first nighttime auto show street fest, and the first trade show at McCormick Place since the pandemic shutdown.
This special edition show moves to the West Building of the McCormick Place complex and expands outdoors to take advantage of July weather. Attendees will be able to experience more outdoor test-drive opportunities, test tracks, and technology demonstrations, which will take place on Indiana Avenue and surrounding city streets.
Even though today, the Chicago Auto Show organizers were still putting the finishing touches on the Special Summer Edition. Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 15th, you’ll be able to navigate your way through one of the first major public events at McCormick place since the shutdown. You’ll be able to enjoy all the favorites like Camp Jeep and Ram Truck indoor test tracks as well as Subaru’s popular pet adoption event. Ford has embraced the show’s outdoor space availability with experiences featuring the new Bronco, Bronco Sport, and all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV.
The 2021 Chicago Auto Show Special Edition offers no shortage of vehicles to view and explore. One thing I love about the Chicago Auto Show is that I can get the full experience. Almost all vehicles on display you can hop right in and check out the inside of the vehicle.
And for a photogenic guy like me, it’s a playground. I love a good selfie and with so many cars you’re sure to get a great new profile pic and you might even just find the new car you didn’t know you were looking for. And if you find that car you are interested in or if your just curious this year the Chicago Auto Show will offer attendees even more opportunities to get behind the wheel for a test drive. Click Here for a list of the participating manufacturers.
Safety is a big deal this year at the Chicago Auto Show. The Chicago Auto Show is committed to providing a safe environment for all involved and will carefully adhere to the health and safety protocols and guidelines set forth by city and state officials. Tickets for the 2021 Chicago Auto Show will be sold exclusively online. Attendees will be able to select their preferred attendance date and time utilizing timed entrance windows designed to carefully control crowd capacity throughout each event day. Show organizers will also intentionally regulate the number of attendees throughout the day to control the number of people on the show floor at any given time. Masks are recommended for individuals who are not fully vaccinated. And Masks may be required for Test Tracks and Test Drives.
LOCATION: McCormick Place, West Building, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
PUBLIC SHOW HOURS: July 15-18: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 19: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ADMISSION
All tickets must be purchased online; there are NO TICKET BOOTHS at McCormick Place. All ticket sales are final. While there won’t be any ticket booths, attendees can buy tickets on their smartphones. No discount tickets will be available from show organizers; however, select new-car dealers may have purchased them for their valued customers.
- Adults: $13
- Seniors (age 62 and older): $10
- Children (age 12 and under): $10
TICKETS:https://tickets.drivechicago.com/
WEBSITE:https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/
