Chicago Auto Show

McCormick Place Convention Center

Saturday, February 9 - Monday, February 18, 2019

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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.


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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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*All inbound carriers must check in 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.

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:
  • Wednesday, January 2, 2019 - Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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.

Please Note: Shipments arriving before Wednesday, January 2, 2019 will incur a storage fee, and shipments arriving after Wednesday, January 30, 2019 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
Chicago Auto Show
Exhibiting Company Name, Booth #
McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60616-1490
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Thursday, January 31, 2019Reference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Friday, February 1, 2019Reference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Saturday, February 2, 2019Reference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Sunday, February 3, 2019Reference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Monday, February 4, 2019Reference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019Reference Targeted Floorplan for Dates & Times.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019Reference 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.

Marshaling Yard Site Address
GES
Chicago Auto Show
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
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
  • Consolidated invoice for shipping and material handling

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.