Complimentary and Discounted Tickets In Limited Quantities are available at every new-car dealer in the Chicago market in early January while supplies last. Visit your area dealers early and inquire.
Another Way To Save Money On Tickets is by bringing three canned goods per person on Wednesday, Feb. 15, Thursday, Feb. 16 or Friday, Feb. 17. The savings is $4 off a regular $11 adult admission.
Discounted Ticket Vouchers that earn discounted admission at the box offices are offered at most Chicagoland new-vehicle dealers and BP gas stations, and from several banks that offer them to customers in monthly statements. These vouchers may not be combined with other discount offers and cannot be used for online purchases.
Photography and Videography is permitted and encouraged! Simple cameras and camcorders are permitted. You can't get so elaborate that your equipment infringes on others, so leave the crain at home.
There is no dress code, per se; please just make sure all the important body parts are covered, and don't otherwise appear like you're on "Cops."
Attendance tends to be lightest on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Standard Parking, operates all the lots surrounding McCormick Place, indicated that the 2012 rate is $19 in Lots A and C until 6 p.m., then is reduced to $10 until the auto show closes. Parking in Lot B costs $14 until 6 p.m., when it also drops to $10.
Coat & luggage checks are at the show. At last word, items cost $3 each to check. Coat check exists for people who wish to leave their coats. If you wish to wear your coat or carry it, you are free to do so.
A Chicago ordinance that took effect in 2006 bans smoking in the entirety of McCormick Place and all other public buildings in the city. Smokers can look for designated areas at least 15 feet away from the building. Ask red-coated ushers for directions.
Baby Strollers are allowed. Restrooms in McCormick Place mostly have baby-changing stations. Try to avoid a double wide stroller as this would knock into others.
Wheelchairs and motorized scooters can be rented at McCormick Place, but strollers are not available to rent. Best to bring one.
Easy Access To Display Vehicles: Most production vehicle on the floor are unlocked for attendees to comb through. One-of-a-kind concepts are for viewing only, and a few of the displays for high-end cars give unfettered access to select patrons only.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office has a booth at which attendees can renew or replace their driver's licenses.
Backpacks are allowed, however, all bags are subject to search at the entrances.
Lost and Found, call McCormick Place security at (312) 791-6060.
Two-Way Radios are allowed but if the annoyance level is too great, be prepared for confrontation from those around you.
Automobiles may not be purchased at the show. Representatives of the display can direct you to a dealer to purchase a vehicle.
No selling is permitted on the show floor; representatives of the displays are there to answer questions and, if you are interested, to direct you to a dealership. Enjoy the show!
Prohibited Items: Consider McCormick Place to be an airport without the airplanes. Anything that would be confiscated there would be confiscated here.
You can re-enter multiple times on the same day, provided you get your hand stamped when first exiting the show.
Manufacturer's rebates are available at the show. Show special pricing, is available usually through the end of February. Check with your local dealers for details.
