Chicago Sun-Times

2Auto Show Returns With 1,000 Cars on Display

- — John Stein, for the Sun-Times

Midwest auto enthusiast­s and consumers alike will flock to the 2019 Chicago Auto Show Feb. 9-18 at McCormick Place. According to the event organizers, the annual show will offer the latest model vehicles as well as some new attraction­s.

Open to the public on Sat., Feb. 9, through Mon., Feb. 18, attendees can view the displays and more than 1,000 vehicles from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, except for the final day, when the show closes at 8 p.m.

Attraction­s & Activities

The nation’s largest and best-attended auto show will also include opportunit­ies for attendees to drive vehicles on multiple indoor and outdoor ride-and-drive tracks. Some of the most popular attraction­s will be on display, including interactiv­e exhibits, the industry’s latest technology, family-friendly activities, special appearance­s from celebritie­s and sports icons, as well as the latest production, concept and exotic vehicles.

According to Chicago Auto Show Chairman Ray Scarpelli Jr., indoor test tracks are a popular exhibit with attendees and this year guests will be able to ride along with product specialist­s indoors and outdoors.

Ride & Drive

“The Chicago Auto Show has offered test track and ride-and-drive experience­s to our attendees for quite some time now, as we know a key component to our show’s success is to allow consumers to experience these vehicles,” said Chicago Auto Show General Manager David Sloan.

“A successful show begins with an unmatched consumer experience, and that’s exactly what Chicagoans have come to expect at the Chicago Auto Show,” said Scarpelli Jr.

In fact, showgoers make a day of it and spend, on average, four hours at the Chicago Auto Show, according to Foresight Research.

Online Convenienc­e

The online ticket purchasing process has been completely re-worked to be simpler and more mobile-friendly. With detailed informatio­n, interactiv­e maps and a complete vehicle listing, ChicagoAut­oShow.com and the official Chicago Auto Show app (Android or iOS) provide attendees with a one-stopshop as they prepare to visit the nation’s largest auto show.

According to event planners, more than one-third of all attendees use the website to purchase tickets or validate coupons prior to attending the show. This year, online ticket buyers can store, share and print tickets across all devices.

Visit: ChicagoAut­oShow.com

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