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 advance 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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Shipping Addresses



Advance Shipment to Warehouse
GES
Chicago Auto Show
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
4108 W. 52nd Place
Chicago, IL  60632
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between business days: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
  • Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - Monday, January 29, 2018

Warehouse receiving hours are:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Closed 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM & Holidays.

Please refer to the GES Warehouse Closure Calendar for official closure dates.

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance 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.

Please note: Shipments arriving before Tuesday, January 2, 2018 will incur a storage fee. Shipments arriving after Monday, January 29, 2018 may incur an additional charge. Please refer to the Material Handling/Drayage Services page for more information.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
Chicago Auto Show
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60616-1490
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Thursday, February 1, 2018 To 11:59 PMReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Friday, February 2, 2018 To 11:59 PMReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Saturday, February 3, 2018 To 11:59 PMReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Sunday, February 4, 2018 To 11:59 PMReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Monday, February 5, 2018 To 11:59 PMReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 To 11:59 PMReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 To 11:59 PMReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.

Please Note: Shipments not arriving on the above designated time frame, on a holiday, or on overtime will incur additional charges.


2900 S. Moe Drive
Marshaling Yard Site Address
2900 S. Moe Drive
Chicago, IL  60616
United States of America

Need more info on how to ship and where? Review Material Handling Information

GES Logistics

Shipping to the Show with GES Logistics - We Can Ship It For You

Let us handle all your shipping needs and enjoy priority move-in/move-out and more.

With decades of trade show experience, GES Logistics understands your transportation needs. As the Official Services Provider for your show, we offer a variety of fully integrated services and competitive rates that include:

  • One-way or roundtrip shipping to and from the show floor.
  • Priority move-in/move-out.
  • Online tracking 24/7.
  • Show site GES support team.

Roundtrip domestic logistics for non-local shipments of 5,000 lbs or less is called Transportation Plus and also gets you:

  • 10% off material handling.
  • Free weight certificate.
  • No carrier wait time fees.
  • All GES tradeshow services within one invoice (No need to track invoicing from other carriers).

GES will not act as Importer of Record (IOR) or Ultimate Consignee regarding exhibitor freight and will not provide a Power of Attorney to any entity regarding exhibitor freight.