ChiFilmFest at the Drive-in!
Join our social distanced Gala and World Premiere presentations at the ChiTown Movies Drive-In in Pilsen!
Drive-In Ticket Prices
Tickets are available on the individual film pages, accessible from the list below. For drive-in screenings, we recommend arriving an hour before showtime.
Screening Type | Members | General |
Opening Night Sceening |
$60 | $75 |
Regular Screenings See individual film pages for exact price |
$30-60 | $30-75 |
Closing Night Screening |
$85 | $100 |
One ticket per car. All ticketing fees are included in prices. Maximum 6 people per car.
NOTE: Tickets must be purchased in advance. No in-person sales done at the Drive-in.
Location
ChiTown Movies Drive-In
2343 S Throop St., Chicago, IL 60608
Concessions
One complimentary bucket of popcorn will be given to each car! Additional Food and beverage can be ordered on-site from ChiTown Grille, famous for its wings and tacos. Also available: movie theater popcorn, candy, and great healthy options, including organic frozen mangos, heart-healthy nuts, and Lifeway Frozen Kefir. Food will be delivered right to your vehicle. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.
Drive-In Parking Map
Drive-in Screenings
Wed, Oct 14 @ 6:30pm
Belushi
Thurs, Oct 15 @ 7:00pm
David Byrne’s American Utopia
Thurs, Oct 15 @ 10:15pm
The Dark and the Wicked
Fri, Oct 16 @ 7:00pm
Bad Hair
Sat, Oct 17 @ 6:30pm
Ammonite
Sun, Oct 18 @ 6:30pm
The Road Up
Fri, Oct 23 @ 6:30pm
One Night in Miami
Sat, Oct 24 @ 6:00pm
Nomadland
Frequently Asked Questions
Bring your ticket (either printed or on your phone) and our team will check your tickets with a contactless check-in scanner, respecting social distancing guidelines. Masks must be worn throughout check-in process.We will direct you to your parking spot, and wait for showtime. After you safely park your car in your viewing space, you may remove your mask inside your vehicle. Outside seating is not permitted. Our audio is quality FM stereo sound that is tuned directly through your car’s FM stereo. All sales are final, no refunds. The show goes on, rain or shine! Drive-in tickets are valid entry for one vehicle.
Each ticket is assigned a section. Within each section, parking is on a first-come, first-served with the exception of larger / taller vehicles that may obstruct the view of cars behind them.
For a swift check-in experience, we ask that you follow the instructions from our Front of House team.
No. All ticket sales are available only via online advance sales.
If you arrive later than 15 minutes before for the screening start time (for instance, 6:15 for a 6:30 start), you may miss the mandatory Drive-In safety briefing and may not be allowed to enter.
Our guests and our team’s safety is our primary concern at the Drive-In. These include social distancing for both guests and staff, regular cleaning of all facilities, and contact-free check-in. All attendees and staff are required to wear a mask whenever they are not in their vehicle, but masks are not required while attendees are in their vehicles. You will also be reminded of the mandatory safety measures via email and on-screen. With the exception of trips to the bathroom, we ask you to stay inside of your car and keep the windows on the passenger side of the vehicle closed. If you drive a convertible, please close the roof before you enter the Drive-In site and keep it closed until after you have left.
All tickets are Standard entries for 1 car with up to 6 passengers per car (as per City mandates). For optimized viewing we recommend 2 passengers per car as visibility may not be ideal in the back seats of smaller cars.
To keep the Drive-In safe and fun for everyone, the following vehicle restrictions apply.
Not permitted are:
- Bicycles
- Motorcycles or scooters
- Convertibles without roof
- Cars with trailer attachments
- Passenger vans (7+ seats)
- Buses
- RVs
- Long wheelbase vans
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate guests without cars at the event due to safety concerns and as per city and state regulations.
Outside seating is not permitted.
We show movies rain or clear skies! Thanks for making this fun and safe for all!
No engine running and no car lights may be on during the movie. Please bring a portable radio or be sure to know how to turn off your lights completely when your car radio is on.
Our audio is quality FM stereo sound that is tuned directly through your car’s FM stereo. Turn your key to accessory mode to keep your stereo on. If you don’t have an FM stereo, please bring a portable radio. There will be no amplified sound at the events.
Most vehicles will not have a problem. If you are concerned, we recommend turning your car on a few times during the movie. In the rare event your battery dies, we offer a complimentary jump-start that will quickly get you on your way. To prevent a dead battery, avoid using your lights, heating, or air conditioning for the duration of the screening.
In the interest of your safety, please only open your car window on the driver side of the car when needed. If you would like to get hold of a member of our team in a non-emergency, please use your hazard or indicator lights to attract their attention.
There are restrooms located inside of ChiTown Futbol facility. The restrooms will be maintained throughout the event. Patrons will be required to wear masks while walking to the restrooms and inside of the facility.
All attendees and staff are required to wear a mask during the check-in process, whenever they are not in their vehicle, or whenever communicating with staff, but masks are not required while attendees are in their vehicles. You will also be reminded of the mandatory safety measures via email and on-screen.
You are allowed to use your phone during the Drive-In experience, however, if you are seen recording the film(s), you will immediately be asked to delete all footage, your device will be confiscated, and only returned to you at the end of the screening.
With the exception of ADA required service animals, unfortunately we cannot admit any other animals.
No smoking or vaping of any substance is allowed, including tobacco or marijuana.
There will be ADA accessible spots allocated at each screening. We understand that each guest may have different access requirements and our team will be able to provide further details if you contact them. Please get in touch on operations@chicagoflmfestival.com if you have specific questions.
Code of Conduct
The Chicago International Film Festival is committed to providing guests with a safe and enjoyable experience. We also appreciate, respect, and honor the diversity of our global community of guests.
The Chicago International Film Festival does not tolerate discrimination, harrassment or violence— verbal, physical, sexual, or otherwise — based on sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion, class, age and physical or mental disability towards staff, volunteers, guests, audience members, or attendees at any of our festivals, conferences, or events. Our staff and volunteers are committed to ensuring the best possible experience for all of our attendees. We reserve the right to revoke access to festival events and venues, both virtual and physical spaces, for those who engage in such conduct.
Consent to be photographed/filmed: The Chicago International Film Festival and its representatives may photograph, film, and/or otherwise record attendees at all festival activities. By attending, you consent to such photography, filming, and/or recording and to any use in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity and without compensation for the use of your appearance, voice, and name for promotional and/or advertising, or any other purpose by the Chicago International Film Festival and its affiliates and representative.
The Chicago International Film Festival has put measures in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, attending in-person events could increase your risk of contraction. By attending this drive-in event, you voluntarily assume all risks and agree that you will not hold the Chicago International Film Festival or any of its affiliates liable for any illness that may result.
Terms and conditions
- All sales are final, no refunds.
- The Chicago International Film Festival has put measures in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, attending in-person events could increase your risk of contraction. By attending this drive-in event, you voluntarily assume all risks and agree that you will not hold the Chicago International Film Festival liable for any illness that may result.
- We are not responsible for: Motor Vehicle accidents, damages to vehicles or person property, lost or stolen items including money & personal property, medial injuries & accidents, or any Covid-19 related issues
- Masks must be worn when you’re outside of your vehicle area or anytime you are unable to maintain 6’ distances from those outside of your group
- The Chicago International Film Festival reserves the right to eject any vehicle, and all patrons associated within the vehicle, from the Drive-In at any time if venue policies and/or Chicago Health policies are not honored.
- No smoking or vaping of any substance is allowed, including tobacco or marijuana.
- No littering, no engine running, and all car lights must remain off until the movie ends.