

Ford Mustang GTD Showcased at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show
About The Chicago Auto Show
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 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.
Held in McCormick Place, 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 2025 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.
2025 Chicago Auto Show – Dates
- Saturday, Feb. 8 through Monday, Feb. 17
2025 Chicago Auto Show – Times
- Open every day at 10 a.m.
- Feb. 8 & Feb. 10-16, Closes at 9 p.m.
- Feb. 9, Closes at 6 p.m.
- Feb. 17, Closes at 8 p.m.
Special Days & Special Events
Media Preview – Thursday & Friday, Feb. 6 – 7 – more info
First Look For Charity – Friday, Feb. 7 (7 p.m – 11 p.m. black tie) – more info
Toyota Miles Per Hour Run – Sunday, Feb. 9 – more info
First Responders/Military Appreciation Day – Tuesday, Feb. 11 – more info
Automotive Career Day – Wednesday, Feb. 12 – more info
Chicago Auto Show Food Drive – Wednesday Feb. 12 through Friday, Feb. 14. – more info
Friday Night Flights Craft Beer Tasting – Friday, Feb. 14 – more info
2025 Chicago Auto Show Full Schedule
Thursday, February 6
- 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Media Preview | 8 am – 5 pm
- McCormick Place – South Hall
Friday, February 7
- 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
- Media Preview/Social Media Day | 8:00 am – 2 pm
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 2025 First Look for Charity | 7 pm – 11 pm
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 7th Heaven Performance
- Buick-GMC Display – South Hall
- 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- DJ Dragan Trajkovski Performance
- Tesla Display – South Hall
- 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Michael Lynch Performance
- Ford Display – South Hall
- 08:30 PM – 09:00 PM
- First Look for Charity Prize Presentation
- Grand Concourse Lobby
Saturday, February 8
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | Opening Day | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- Opening Ceremonies – Ribbon Cutting
- McCormick Place – Grand Concourse
- 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
- Wheel of Fortune Auditions
- Grand Concourse Ticket Lobby
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
- Chrysler Stow ‘n Go Challenge
- Chrysler Display – South Hall
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Dwayne Reed Appearance w/Loki
- Family Zone – South Hall
- 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM
- Dwayne Reed Appearance w/Loki
- Family Zone – South Hall
Sunday, February 9
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wheel of Fortune Auditions
- Grand Concourse Ticket Lobby
- 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Chrysler Stow ‘n Go Challenge
- Chrysler Display – South Hall
Monday, February 10
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
Tuesday, February 11
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | First Responders/Military Appreciation Day | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
Wednesday, February 12
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | Automotive Career Day & Food Drive | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
Thursday, February 13
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | Food Drive | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
Friday, February 14
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | Friday Night Flights & Food Drive | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
Saturday, February 15
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
- Chrysler Stow ‘n Go Challenge
- Chrysler Display – South Hall
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Dwayne Reed Appearance w/Loki
- Family Zone – South Hall
- 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM
- Dwayne Reed Appearance w/Loki
- Family Zone – South Hall
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
- Eddy Curry Appearance – Former Chicago Bull
- Kia Display – South Hall
Sunday, February 16
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 08:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
- Chrysler Stow ‘n Go Challenge
- Chrysler Display – South Hall
Monday, February 17
- All Day Event
- Chicago Auto Show | Family Day | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- McCormick Place – South Hall
- All Day Event
- Chicago Drives Electric – Test Track & EV Education Center
- CDE Tracks – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Outdoor Test Drives
- Ford, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla Exhibits – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 07:30 PM
- Camp Jeep – Test Track
- Jeep Display – South Hall
- 10:00 AM – 07:30 PM
- Ford Built Wild – Test Track
- Ford Display – South Hall
2025 Chicago Auto Show – Location
- McCormick Place
- 2301 S. King Dr, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
2025 Chicago Auto Show Tickets – CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
It is suggested that attendees purchase tickets in advance. 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.
For The Safety Of All Attendees
Please note that all attendees will be subject to a security screening upon entering the Chicago Auto Show. Signs, flags, banners are not permitted.
BAG INSPECTION POLICY: All items are subject to visual inspection by security personnel. Only clear tote bags (12”x12”x6” or smaller) and clutch purses (under 9″ x 5″ x 2″ or smaller) are allowed. When an infant is present, diaper bags and strollers are permitted. Outside food and beverage are allowed but the items must conform the Chicago Auto Show’s bag policy. Food and beverages are available for purchase on-site.
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 $70.00 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. For more contact Scootaround toll-free at (888) 441-7575.