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Get to Know the 2018 Chicago Auto Show

By Urbanmatter Chicago @UMatterChicago

Start your engines, ’cause the nation’s largest auto show is back!

Here’s what you need to know.

Chicago Auto Show

Photo Credit: Chicago Auto Show Instagram

The 110th Chicago Auto Show is just three weeks away!

This massive, week-long event will run from February 10th to February 19th with special offers and showcases featured throughout. Friday, February 9th is the First Look for Charity, a black tie event that includes amazing Chicago food, live entertainment and a sneak peek at the displays themselves. The Chicago Auto Show’s annual Women’s Day returns on February 12th, offering half-price admission to women as well as special deals on cars and maintenance.

What’s more, the Chicago Auto Show Food Drive offers half-price admission to guests who bring at least three cans of food between February 14th and 16th, which will be donated to A Safe Haven Foundation.

Chicago Auto Show 2018

Photo Credit: Chicago Auto Show Instagram

The show will utilize more than 1 million square feet in the McCormick Place complex exhibit halls and will feature nearly 1,000 different vehicles, including concept cars. These experimental new models showcase new technology and the latest trends in interior design. This year’s show will include the Cadillac Escala, Mitsubishi Re-Model A and the Toyota FT-AC among its concept cars.

If new isn’t for you, there will also be several antique and classic cars on display. Car clubs bring their finest vehicles to make appearances.

Chicago Auto Show 2018

Photo Credit: Chicago Auto Show Instagram

In addition to the stationary exhibits, the Chicago Auto Show will also boast a number of interactive stations. Take the kiddos to Build a Lego Batmobile, or hop into a photo booth to commemorate the day. You can also test drive new cars as a part of virtual racing simulations and try to make the leader board with the fastest lap time or watch professional drivers take laps around McCormick Place’s test tracks.

Admission is $13 for adults and $7 for children or seniors. Grab your tickets online or at the door. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience at the nation’s largest auto show!

Featured Image Credit: Chicago Auto Show Instagram


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