Chicago Auto Show

McCormick Place

Thursday, February 8 - Monday, February 19, 2018

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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Mon. Dec. 25, 2017Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of Christmas
Tue. Dec. 26, 2017Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of Christmas
Mon. Jan. 1, 2018Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of New Years Day
Tue. Jan. 2, 2018Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Thu. Jan. 11, 2018Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Mon. Jan. 29, 2018Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 2:30 PM
Thu. Feb. 1, 2018Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Fri. Feb. 2, 2018Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Sat. Feb. 3, 2018Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Sun. Feb. 4, 2018Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Mon. Feb. 5, 2018Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Tue. Feb. 6, 2018Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Wed. Feb. 7, 2018Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Exhibitor Move-in
Thu. Feb. 1, 20186:00 AM To 11:59 PMFreight Move-In begins. Check Target Floor Plan for times.
Fri. Feb. 2, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Sat. Feb. 3, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Sun. Feb. 4, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Mon. Feb. 5, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Tue. Feb. 6, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMDriveable Vehicles Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Wed. Feb. 7, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PMDriveable Vehicles Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Wed. Feb. 7, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMAllied Exhibitors
Thu. Feb. 8, 201812:01 AM To 6:00 AMAll booths must be ready by 6:00 AM
Show Hours:
Thu. Feb. 8, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMPress Events - Subject to Schedule
Fri. Feb. 9, 20188:00 AM To 5:00 PMPress Events - Subject to Schedule
Fri. Feb. 9, 20187:00 PM To 11:00 PMFirst Look for Charity
Sat. Feb. 10, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 11, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 12, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 13, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 14, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Thu. Feb. 15, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 16, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 17, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 18, 201810:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 19, 201810:00 AM To 8:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Mon. Feb. 19, 20188:00 PM To 10:00 PMDrive-able Vehicles
Mon. Feb. 19, 20188:00 PM To 11:59 PMAllied Exhibitors must be removed by 11:59 PM
Tue. Feb. 20, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PM
Wed. Feb. 21, 201812:01 AM To 11:59 PM
Mon. Feb. 19, 2018Empty containers will be returned starting at 11:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 21, 2018Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:00 AM
Wed. Feb. 21, 2018All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 11:59 PM
Servicenter Schedule
Thu. Feb. 1, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 2, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 3, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 4, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 5, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 6, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 7, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Feb. 8, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 9, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 10, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 11, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 12, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 13, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 14, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Feb. 15, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 16, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 17, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 18, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 19, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 20, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 21, 20187:00 AM To 5:00 PM
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