March 28th, 2021

2021 Season has begun (Blog Now includes pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
Opening April 30, 2021

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Opening April 2, 2021

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00

Opening April 16th, 2021

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)

Opening May 1, 2021

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Opening May 7, 2021

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Closed for the Season

(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

7:30 PM Jurassic Park

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD

Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Jurrasic Park - Chitown

1 Open Theaters / 1 screen / 1 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload.

________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or noise making devices.

March 27th, 2021

 2021 Season has begun (Blog Now includes pop up drive-ins)

Some theaters may be opening their season with Godzilla Versus Kong (end of March)
McHenry opening in April 2021

Outdoor Theaters:
49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

7:45 PM Weekend at Bernie's

10:30 PM Scream

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Scream - Chitown

Weekend at Bernie's - Chitown

1 Open Theaters / 1 screen / 2 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload.

________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or noise making devices.

March 26th, 2021

2021 Season has begun (Blog Now includes pop up drive-ins)

Some theaters may be opening their season with Godzilla Versus Kong (end of March)
McHenry opening in April 2021

Outdoor Theaters:
49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

7:30 PM Hidden Figures

10:00 PM Scream

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Hidden Figures - Chitown

Scream - Chitown

1 Open Theaters / 1 screen / 2 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload.

________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or noise making devices.

March 21st, 2021

2021 Season has begun (Blog Now includes pop up drive-ins)

Some theaters may be opening their season with Godzilla Versus Kong (end of March)
McHenry opening in April 2021

Outdoor Theaters:
49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $39*

7:30 PM Home Alone

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Home Alone - Chitown

1 Open Theaters / 1 screen / 1 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload.

________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or noise making devices.

March 20th, 2021

2021 Season has begun (Blog Now includes pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:
49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

7:15 PM Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Chitown

1 Open Theaters / 1 screen / 1 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload.

________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or noise making devices.

March 19, 2021

2021 Season has begun (Blog Now includes pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:
49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

7:30 PM Mean Girls

9:30 PM Friday the 13th

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Mean Girls - Chitown

Friday the 13th - Chitown

1 Open Theaters / 1 screen / 2 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload.

________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or badgers, badgers, badgers.

March 14th, 2021

 2021 Season has begun (Blog Now includes pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:
49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

8:00 PM 16 Candles

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

16 Candles - Chitown

1 Open Theaters / 1 screen / 1 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload.

________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or hungry dinosaurs.

March 13th, 2021

2021 Season has begun (Blog Now includes pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:
49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

6:15 PM The Secret Life of Pets

7:00 PM National Lampoon's Vacation

10:00 PM Carrie

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Carrie - Chitown

National Lampoon's Vacation - Chitown
The Secret Life of Pets - Chitown

Statistics:
1 Open Theaters / 1 screen / 3 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload.

________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or hungry dinosaurs.

March 12th, 2021

   2021 Season has begun (Now with pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) 
Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

7:00 PM 16 Candles

9:00 PM Carrie

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD*
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
16 Candles - Chitown

Carrie - Chitown

Statistics:
1 Open Theaters / 1 screens / 2 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload. To approximate a similar value of "2 movies for $10 a person" at the traditional drive in theaters about seven or more passengers would need to be in the vehicle.
________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or untrained badgers.

March 7th, 2021

  2021 Season has begun (Now with pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) 
Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

6:00 PM Toy Story

7:45 PM The Breakfast Club

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD*
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
The Breakfast Club - Chitown

Toy Story - Chitown

Statistics:
1 Open Theaters / 1 screens / 2 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload. To approximate a similar value of "2 movies for $10 a person" at the traditional drive in theaters about seven or more passengers would need to be in the vehicle.
________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or untrained badgers.

March 6th, 2021

 2021 Season has begun (Now with pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) 
Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 

Closed for the Season
(Prices may have changed. Updating as they open.)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

7:45 PM The Breakfast Club

10:15 PM US

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD*
Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Service Fees or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
The Breakfast Club - Chitown

US - Chitown

Statistics:
1 Open Theaters / 1 screens / 2 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload. To approximate a similar value of "2 movies for $10 a person" at the traditional drive in theaters about seven or more passengers would need to be in the vehicle.
________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example). This is usually enforced for special events.
Don't bring liquor (unless specified), fireworks, laser pointers, or kangaroos.

March 5th 2021

2021 Season has begun (Now with pop up drive-ins)

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) 
Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 + food permit ($10)*

Closed for the Season

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

Chitown Classics, Chicago, IL (1.8 miles) $33*

7:00 PM Grease

9:30 PM US

Chicago Drive In, Bridgeview, IL (10.2 miles) TBD
Chicago Drive In, Hoffman Estates, IL (40.4 miles)TBD

Chi-Together, Chicago, IL (5.5 miles) TBD*
Closed for the Season 

*Per Carload / Per Movie / Plus Fees or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
Grease - Chitown

US - Chitown

Statistics:
1 Open Theaters / 1 screens / 2 movies

Notes

The distance is shortest drive from Chicago's Geographic center 
41°50'26.4"N 87°40'45.7"W
To the theaters listed above
________________________________
Listing the pop up theaters this year. Their prices are generally by the carload. To approximate a similar value of "2 movies for $10 a person" at the traditional drive in theaters about seven or more passengers would need to be in the vehicle.
________________________________
All drive in general rules.
Don't bring in your own food unless you buy a "food permit" from the venue (if available).
Some locations may limit what constitutes a 'carload' if they offer that pricing structure or have a disallowed vehicle types (no limousines for example) for special events.
Don't bring liquor, fireworks, laser pointers, or bad karma.

Checking In. Updating Layout. Drive In Theaters reopening in Spring 2021

Outdoor Theaters:
49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) 
Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 + food permit ($10)*
Closed for the Season

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:
Chitown Classics
Chicago Drive In - Chicago

Chicago Drive In - Hoffman Estates
Chi-Together 
(corrections pending)

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases:

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Statistics:
0 Open Theaters / 0 screens / 0 movies