Chicago Auto Show

McCormick Place

Thursday, February 9 - Monday, February 20, 2017

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

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Important Dates and Deadlines

While the facility is open for work around the clock if needed, the unloading and loading docks are open from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. If service is needed outside these times, please go to the GES service desk location for assistance. In advance, call 630-339-7373.


Please take notice - This event moves in and out on overtime, all applicable surcharges will apply.
Straight Time: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Overtime: All other times, Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays.
Trucks signing in after 2:00 PM may be charged at the overtime rate.

*All inbound carriers must check into the warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

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Fri. Dec. 23, 2016Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of Christmas
Mon. Dec. 26, 2016Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of Christmas
Mon. Jan. 2, 2017Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of New Years Day
Tue. Jan. 3, 2017Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Thu. Jan. 12, 2017Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment 5:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 1, 2017Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 2:30 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Thu. Feb. 2, 20176:00 AM To 11:59 PMFreight Move-In begins. Check Target Floor Plan for times.
Fri. Feb. 3, 201712:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See note above.
Sat. Feb. 4, 201712:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See note above.
Sun. Feb. 5, 201712:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See note above.
Mon. Feb. 6, 201712:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See note above.
Tue. Feb. 7, 201712:01 AM To 11:59 PMDriveable Vehicles Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See note above.
Wed. Feb. 8, 201712:01 AM To 11:59 PMDriveable Vehicles Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See note above.
Wed. Feb. 8, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PMAllied Exhibitors
Thu. Feb. 9, 201712:01 AM To 6:00 AMAll booths must be ready by 6:00 AM
Show Hours:
Thu. Feb. 9, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PMPress Events - Subject to Schedule
Fri. Feb. 10, 20178:00 AM To 2:00 PMPress Events - Subject to Schedule
Fri. Feb. 10, 20177:00 PM To 11:00 PMFirst Look for Charity
Sat. Feb. 11, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 12, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 13, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 14, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 15, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Thu. Feb. 16, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 17, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 18, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 19, 201710:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 20, 201710:00 AM To 8:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Mon. Feb. 20, 20178:00 PM To 10:00 PMDrive-able Vehicles
Mon. Feb. 20, 20178:00 PM To 11:59 PMAllied Exhibitors must be removed by 11:59 PM
Tue. Feb. 21, 201712:01 AM To 11:59 PM
Wed. Feb. 22, 201712:01 AM To 11:59 PM
Mon. Feb. 20, 2017Empty containers will be returned starting at 11:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 22, 2017Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:00 AM
Wed. Feb. 22, 2017All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 11:59 PM
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