Chicago Auto Show 2026

Chicago Auto Show 2026 Overview

Type

An in-person, 10-day international consumer show

Start Date

February 7, 2026 (Saturday)

End Date

February 16, 2026 (Monday)

Time Zone

Central Time (CT) — local time

Organizer

Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA)

18 West 200 Butterfield Road, Chicago, IL, United States

Venue

McCormick Place

2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

Location

Chicago - Illinois

Nearby Airports

• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) ~ 8 miles (straight-line distance)
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) ~ 17 miles (straight-line distance)

Driving distance may vary. Other airports may be available within driving distance.

Category

Automotive

Established

1901

Event Website

chicagoautoshow.com

By the Numbers

450+ exhibitors; 1,000,000+ square feet of exhibit space; 1,000+ vehicles on display; 400,000+ visitors; 118th edition Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.

Open To Public?

Yes, this event is open to the public.

Frequency

Annual

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