Friday, April 30, 2021

April 30th, 2021

McHenry Outdoor has opened for the 2021 Season.
Special Event: "Half-o-Ween" Music Box Theater / Chitown Drive in

Outdoor Theaters:

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00
Jaws / Twister

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Weird Science / Uncle Buck

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) 
Screen 1: Mortal Kombat (2021) / Nobody
Screen 2: Godzilla Versus Kong / Wonder Woman 84

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / 
Wonder Woman 84
Screen 2: Spiderman:Into the Spiderverse / Jumanji: The Next Level
Screen 3: 
Mortal Kombat (2021) / The Little Things
Screen 4: Nobody / The Unholy

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Opening May 1, 2021

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 
Opening May 7, 2021

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
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) $30 / $45 double feature*
11:00 PM - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Part of "Half-o-Ween")

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 

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

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021:
Godzilla Versus Kong - Melody / Tri-Way 
The Little Things - Tri-Way
Mortal Kombat (2021) 
- Melody / Tri-Way
Nobody - Melody / Tri-Way
The Unholy - Tri-Way
Wonder Woman 1984 - Melody / Tri-Way

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
Halloween III: Season of the Witch - Chitown
Jaws - McHenry
Jumanji: The Next Level - Tri-Way 
Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse -  Tri-Way
Twister - McHenry
Uncle Buck RT34
Weird Science - RT34

Special Events:

5 Open Theaters / 9 screens / 13 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.

Monday, April 26, 2021

April 25th, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
16 Candles / The Breakfast Club

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) 
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / Mortal Kombat (2021)
Screen 2: Tom and Jerry / Croods: The New Age 

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Currently open Friday and Saturday only.

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Opening May 1, 2021


Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 
Opening May 7, 2021

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
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*
8:00 PM - Shrek

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 or Event / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021:
Croods: The New Age - Melody
Godzilla Versus Kong - Melody 
Mortal Kombat (2021) - Melody 
Tom and Jerry -  Melody

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
16 Candles - RT34
The Breakfast Club - RT34
Shrek - Chitown

Special Events:


3 Open Theaters / 4 screens / 7 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.

Saturday, April 24, 2021

April 24th, 2021

 Outdoor Theaters:

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
16 Candles / The Breakfast Club

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) 
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / Mortal Kombat (2021)
Screen 2: Tom and Jerry / Croods: The New Age 

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / 
Wonder Woman 84
Screen 2: Croods: The New Age / Trolls World Tour
Screen 3: 
Mortal Kombat (2021) / The Little Things
Screen 4: Nobody / The Unholy

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Opening May 1, 2021


Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 
Opening May 7, 2021

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
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*
10:45 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 or Event / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021:
Croods: The New Age - Melody / Tri-Way
Godzilla Versus Kong - Melody / Tri-Way
The Little Things - Tri-Way
Mortal Kombat (2021) 
- Melody / Tri-Way
Nobody - Tri-Way
Tom and Jerry -  Melody
Trolls World Tour 
-  Tri-Way
The Unholy - Tri-Way
Wonder Woman 1984 
- Tri-Way

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
16 Candles - RT34
The Breakfast Club - RT34
Scream - Chitown

Special Events:


4 Open Theaters / 8 screens / 12 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.

Friday, April 23, 2021

April 23rd, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
16 Candles / The Breakfast Club

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) 
Special Event: Skillet / Jordan Feliz / Colton Dixon

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / 
Wonder Woman 84
Screen 2: Croods: The New Age / Trolls World Tour
Screen 3: 
 Mortal Kombat (2021) / The Little Things
Screen 4: Nobody / The Unholy

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles)
Opening May 1, 2021


Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles)
Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $9.50 
Opening May 7, 2021

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00
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*
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 or Event / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021:
Croods: The New Age - Tri-Way
Godzilla Versus Kong - Tri-Way
The Little Things - Tri-Way
Mortal Kombat (2021) 
- Tri-Way
Nobody - Tri-Way
Trolls World Tour 
-  Tri-Way
The Unholy - Tri-Way
Wonder Woman 1984 
- Tri-Way

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
16 Candles - RT34
The Breakfast Club - RT34
Scream - Chitown

Special Events:
Skillet / Jordan Feliz / Colton Dixon - Melody

4 Open Theaters / 7 screens / 11 movies / 1 special event

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.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

April 22nd, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Open on Friday-Saturday-Sunday only

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Open on Friday-Saturday-Sunday only

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Open on Friday-Saturday only

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
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
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 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*
8:00 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 or Event / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases*:


Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
Jurassic Park - Chitown


Special Events:


1 Open Theaters / 1 screens / 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.

Sunday, April 18, 2021

April 18th, 2021

RT34 and the Melody Drive in have opened for the season.

Outdoor Theaters:

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
16 Candles / The Breakfast Club

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / King Kong (1933)
Screen 2: Tom and Jerry / Croods: The New Age

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Currently open on Fridays and Saturdays only

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
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
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 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*
08:00 PM - Mean Girls

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 or Event / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases*:
Croods: The New Age - Melody
Godzilla Versus Kong - Melody 
Tom and Jerry - Melody
(*including some 2020 releases)

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
16 Candles - RT34
The Breakfast Club - RT34
King Kong (1933) - Melody
Mean Girls - Chitown

Special Events:


3 Open Theaters / 4 screens / 7 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.

Saturday, April 17, 2021

April 17th, 2021

 RT34 and the Melody Drive in have opened for the season.


Outdoor Theaters:

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
16 Candles / The Breakfast Club

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / King Kong (1933)
Screen 2: Tom and Jerry / Croods: The New Age

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / The Little Things
Screen 2: Nobody / Freaky
Screen 3: Tom and Jerry / Wonder Woman 84
Screen 4: The Unholy / Monster Hunter

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
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
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 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*
10:30 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 or Event / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases*:
Croods: The New Age - Melody
Freaky 
- Tri-Way
Godzilla Versus Kong - Melody / Tri-Way
The Little Things - Tri-Way
Monster Hunter 
- Tri-Way
Nobody - Tri-Way
Tom and Jerry 
- Melody / Tri-Way
The Unholy - Tri-Way
Wonder Woman 1984 
- Tri-Way
(*including some 2020 releases)

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
16 Candles - RT34
The Breakfast Club - RT34
King Kong (1933) - Melody
Us - Chitown

Special Events:


4 Open Theaters / 8 screens / 13 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.

Friday, April 16, 2021

April 16th, 2021

RT34 and the Melody Drive in have opened for the season.

Outdoor Theaters:

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
16 Candles / The Breakfast Club

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / King Kong (1933)
Screen 2: Tom and Jerry / Croods: The New Age

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / The Little Things
Screen 2: Nobody / Freaky
Screen 3: Tom and Jerry / Wonder Woman 84
Screen 4: The Unholy / Monster Hunter

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
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
Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 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) 
8:00 PM - Special Event "South Central - Putting on the Hits" $125*
10:00 PM - Friday the 13th $33*

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 or Event / Plus Service Fees and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases*:
Croods: The New Age - Melody
Freaky 
- Tri-Way
Godzilla Versus Kong - Melody / Tri-Way
The Little Things - Tri-Way
Monster Hunter 
- Tri-Way
Nobody - Tri-Way
Tom and Jerry 
- Melody / Tri-Way
The Unholy - Tri-Way
Wonder Woman 1984 
- Tri-Way
(*including some 2020 releases)

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
16 Candles - RT34
The Breakfast Club - RT34
Friday the Thirteenth - Chitown
King Kong (1933) - Melody

Special Events:
South Central - Putting on the Hits - Chitown

4 Open Theaters / 8 screens / 13 movies / 1 special event

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.

April 15th, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Closed. Currently open Fridays and Saturdays only.

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

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Opening April 16th, 2021

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
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)
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*
8:00 PM - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
10:00 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:
Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Chitown
Friday the Thirteenth - Chitown


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.
________________________________
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.

Sunday, April 11, 2021

April 11th, 2021

 Outdoor Theaters:

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Closed. Currently open Fridays and Saturdays only.

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

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Opening April 16th, 2021

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
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)
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*
8:30 PM - Mean Girls

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


1 Open Theaters / 1 screens / 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.

April 10th, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / The Little Things
Screen 2: Tom and Jerry / Wonder Woman 84
Screen 3: Nobody / Freaky
Screen 4: The Unholy / Monster Hunter

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

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Opening April 16th, 2021

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
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)
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*
8:00 PM - TBA
10:15 PM - TBA

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*:
Freaky 
- Tri-Way
Godzilla Versus Kong - Tri-Way
The Little Things - Tri-Way
Monster Hunter 
- Tri-Way
Nobody - Tri-Way
Tom and Jerry 
- Tri-Way
The Unholy - Tri-Way
Wonder Woman 1984 
- Tri-Way
(*including some 2020 releases)

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
TBA - Chitown
TBA - Chitown

2 Open Theaters / 5 screens / 10 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.

Friday, April 9, 2021

April 9th, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / The Little Things
Screen 2: Tom and Jerry / Wonder Woman 84
Screen 3: Nobody / Freaky
Screen 4: The Unholy / Monster Hunter

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

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00
Opening April 16th, 2021

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 
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)
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*
8:00 PM - Grease
10:15 PM - Halloween

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*:
Freaky 
- Tri-Way
Godzilla Versus Kong - Tri-Way
The Little Things - Tri-Way
Monster Hunter 
- Tri-Way
Nobody - Tri-Way
Tom and Jerry 
- Tri-Way
The Unholy - Tri-Way
Wonder Woman 1984 
- Tri-Way
(*including some 2020 releases)

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
Grease - Chitown
Halloween - Chitown

2 Open Theaters / 5 screens / 10 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.

Sunday, April 4, 2021

April 4th, 2021

Tri-Way Drive in has opened for the season.

Outdoor Theaters:

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Closed for Easter Holiday / (Currently) Open Weekends only.

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 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)
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*
7:45 PM - Hop

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:
Hop - Chitown


1 Open Theaters / 1 screens / 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.

Saturday, April 3, 2021

April 3rd, 2021

 Tri-Way Drive in has opened for the season.

Outdoor Theaters:

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00
Screen 1: Godzilla Versus Kong / The Little Things
Screen 2: Tom and Jerry / Wonder Woman 84
Screen 3: Nobody / Freaky
Screen 4: The Unholy / Monster Hunter

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

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 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)
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*
7:45 PM - Shrek
10:00 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 and/or Taxes

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases*:
Freaky
Godzilla Versus Kong
The Little Things
Monster Hunter
Nobody
Tom and Jerry 
The Unholy
Wonder Woman 1984 
(*including some 2020 releases)

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:
Shrek - Chitown
Us - Chitown

2 Open Theaters / 5 screens / 10 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.