When is the Chicago Auto Show 2027?

Saturday, February 13 through Sunday, February 21, 2027 at McCormick Place. Confirm ticket prices and any media/preview days on chicagoautoshow.com closer to winter.

What are the daily hours?

Organizers list doors at 10:00 a.m. every day, closing at 9:00 p.m. on February 13 and February 15–21, and at 6:00 p.m. on February 14. Reconfirm the week you go.

Can I buy a car on the floor?

No. Treat McCormick Place as comparison and seat-time — manufacturer desks point you to local dealers afterward.

Does it conflict with Toronto’s auto show?

Yes on the calendar. Canadian International AutoShow 2027 runs February 12–21. Choose one live event unless you have a dual-city plan.

Auto showUpcomingFeb 13–21, 2027

Chicago Auto Show 2027

Name: Chicago Auto Show 2027
Start: 2027-02-13
End: 2027-02-21
Location: McCormick Place

By Eastward Drive Editorial · Staff

February 13–21, 2027 at McCormick Place: North America’s longest-running auto show returns — hours, bag policy, and Midwest shopping tips.

When: Feb 13–21, 2027
Where: McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Tickets: tba
Official site: Confirm dates & tickets

The short version

The Chicago Auto Show lists public dates of Saturday, February 13 through Sunday, February 21, 2027 at McCormick Place (2301 S. King Drive). Organizers publish daily hours as open at 10:00 a.m., closing at 9:00 p.m. most days and 6:00 p.m. on February 14. McCormick Place is cashless; clear-bag rules apply. Ticket prices usually refresh closer to winter on chicagoautoshow.com.

Background

First staged in 1901 and produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, Chicago remains a dealer-association show with retail gravity — seat time, indoor tracks, and post-show purchase influence rather than a pure unveil circus.

Verified details

Public show: February 13–21, 2027 (CATA / chicagoautoshow.com).
Venue: McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616.
Published hours: open 10:00 a.m. daily; closes 9:00 p.m. Feb 13 & 15–21; closes 6:00 p.m. Feb 14.
Facility notes: cashless; security screening and clear-bag limits — reconfirm before you travel.

Planning tips

Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons for quiet third-row and cargo comparisons.
McCormick Place is cashless and enforces a clear-bag policy — pack to the posted size limits before you queue.
Overlap with Canadian International AutoShow 2027 (Feb 12–21) is nearly total; Midwest households usually pick one floor.
Use the show for seat time, then leave with a dealer shortlist — you cannot buy a car on the floor.

Common questions

When is the Chicago Auto Show 2027?: Saturday, February 13 through Sunday, February 21, 2027 at McCormick Place. Confirm ticket prices and any media/preview days on chicagoautoshow.com closer to winter.
What are the daily hours?: Organizers list doors at 10:00 a.m. every day, closing at 9:00 p.m. on February 13 and February 15–21, and at 6:00 p.m. on February 14. Reconfirm the week you go.
Can I buy a car on the floor?: No. Treat McCormick Place as comparison and seat-time — manufacturer desks point you to local dealers afterward.
Does it conflict with Toronto’s auto show?: Yes on the calendar. Canadian International AutoShow 2027 runs February 12–21. Choose one live event unless you have a dual-city plan.

Related on Eastward Drive

Dates last verified July 31, 2026. Schedules change — use the official link above before buying travel.

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