Chicago Auto Show

McCormick Place Convention Center

Saturday, February 9 - Monday, February 18, 2019

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 - In the event move in or move out is during overtime, all applicable surcharges will apply.
Straight Time: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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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Wed. Jan. 2, 2019Advance Shipments may begin arriving at Warehouse* 8:00 AM
Mon. Dec. 24, 2018Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of Christmas
Tue. Dec. 25, 2018Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of Christmas
Tue. Jan. 1, 2019Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of New Years Day
Thu. Jan. 10, 2019Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Wed. Jan. 30, 2019Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 2:30 PM
Thu. Jan. 31, 2019Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Fri. Feb. 1, 2019Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Sat. Feb. 2, 2019Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Sun. Feb. 3, 2019Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Mon. Feb. 4, 2019Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Tue. Feb. 5, 2019Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Wed. Feb. 6, 2019Direct Delivery to Show SiteReference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Exhibitor Move-in
Thu. Jan. 31, 20196:00 AM To 11:59 PMFreight Move-In Begins. Check Target Floor Plan for times.
Fri. Feb. 1, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Sat. Feb. 2, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Sun. Feb. 3, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Mon. Feb. 4, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PM24 Hours Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Tue. Feb. 5, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PMDrivable Vehicles Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Wed. Feb. 6, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PMDrivable Vehicles Unloading Docks are open from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Wed. Feb. 6, 20198:00 AM To 5:00 PMAllied Exhibitors
Thu. Feb. 7, 201912:01 AM To 6:00 AMAll booths must be ready by 6:00 AM
Show Hours:
Thu. Feb. 7, 20198:00 AM To 5:00 PMPress Events - Subject to Schedule
Fri. Feb. 8, 20198:00 AM To 5:00 PMPress Events - Subject to Schedule
Fri. Feb. 8, 20197:00 PM To 11:00 PMFirst Look for Charity
Sat. Feb. 9, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 10, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 11, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 12, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 13, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Thu. Feb. 14, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 15, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 16, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 17, 201910:00 AM To 10:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 18, 201910:00 AM To 8:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Mon. Feb. 18, 20198:00 PM To 10:00 PMDrivable Vehicles
Mon. Feb. 18, 20198:00 PM To 11:59 PMAllied Exhibitors must be removed by 11:59 PM
Tue. Feb. 19, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PM
Wed. Feb. 20, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PM
Thu. Feb. 21, 201912:01 AM To 11:59 PM
Mon. Feb. 18, 2019Empty containers will be returned starting at 11:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 20, 2019Carriers MUST be checked in by 11:59 PMFreight
Thu. Feb. 21, 2019Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:00 AM
Wed. Feb. 20, 2019 All exhibitor materials must be removed by: 11:59 PMAll Freight
Thu. Feb. 21, 2019 All exhibitor materials must be removed by: 11:59 PMLighting and Truss
Servicenter Schedule
Thu. Jan. 31, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 1, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 2, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 3, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 4, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 5, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 6, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Feb. 7, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 8, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 9, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 10, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 11, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 12, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 13, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Feb. 14, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Feb. 15, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 16, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 17, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Feb. 18, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Feb. 19, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Feb. 20, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Feb. 21, 20197:00 AM To 5:00 PM
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