Chicago Auto Show (Detroit: train station, activity, cars)

[Just1Fan]

Have you been? Will you attend? What do you think about it?

http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/default.aspx

[ChiGuy2.5]

Originally Posted by Just1Fan

Have you been? Will you attend? What do you think about it?

http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/default.aspx

I like going. Its always packed so I hate the crowds but I do enjoy it. I like being able to sit in new cars and check out some of the displays they have there. I plan on going this year. Usually I get free tickets from somebody local too so that helps.

[Midwest Revival]

Always a great winter activity, though I have to agree with ChiGuy, this crowds are huge..

[BRU67]

An annual tradition for me, going back further than I care to remember, LOL! Go during the night or during a weekday. It's too crowded to enjoy on weekend days.

[marothisu]

I've been a few times. Overall I'd say it was great if you like cars. Some parts were a little meh, but overall it was pretty cool each time.

[jlawrence01]

Originally Posted by Just1Fan

Have you been? Will you attend? What do you think about it?

http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/default.aspx

First, most of the local auto dealers will give you free or discounted auto show tickets.

Second, you will save a lot of money if you avoid parking at McCormick Place. Often you do better taking shuttles from the train stations.

As for the auto show, it is NOT as crowded if you get there at 6 pm during the week or when they open on the weekends.

Is it worth it? It is a pretty good auto show and one of the largest in size. However, there are few really unusual vehicles and odd makes that you would see in Detroit or Los Angeles.

My largest irritation are the large families that insist on letting their little kids jump into every car and play.

[doublenickels]

Parking $21 underground Lot C. Gets a little cheaper if you use shuttle or park outside.

[Just1Fan]

Originally Posted by ChiGuy2.5

Its always packed ...

What better way to boost the local economy?

[Alacran]

Dont care much for cars I will never afford.

[Just1Fan]

Originally Posted by jlawrence01

First, most of the local auto dealers will give you free or discounted auto show tickets.

Second, you will save a lot of money if you avoid parking at McCormick Place. Often you do better taking shuttles from the train stations.

As for the auto show, it is NOT as crowded if you get there at 6 pm during the week or when they open on the weekends.

Is it worth it? It is a pretty good auto show and one of the largest in size. However, there are few really unusual vehicles and odd makes that you would see in Detroit or Los Angeles.

My largest irritation are the large families that insist on letting their little kids jump into every car and play.

If you could change one thing, about the CAS, I wonder what it would be.