May 31st, 2021

Updated hours. Several theaters now have weeknight showings.

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

A Quiet Place II / Friday the 13th (1980)

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

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

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Currently open on weekends. (Some typically change later in the season)

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00 Screen 1

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00 Screen 2*

Cruella / Raya and the Last Dragon

(*reversed order)

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00 Screen 2

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00 Screen 1

A Quiet Place II / World War Z

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

08:45 - Jaws

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:
Cruella -  Melody / Lakeshore 

A Quiet Place II - 49er / McHenry / Melody / Lakeshore 

Raya and the Last Dragon - Melody / Lakeshore 

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Friday the 13th (1980) - 49er / McHenry

Jaws - Chitown

World War Z - Melody /  Lakeshore 

5 Open Theaters / 7 screens / 6 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. 

May 30th, 2021

Memorial Day Holiday Triple Feature at Highway 18 Theater

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

A Quiet Place II / Friday the 13th (1980)

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Gremlins / Beetlejuice

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00 Screen 1

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00 Screen 1

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00 Screen 2*

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Cruella / Raya and the Last Dragon

(*reversed order)

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00 Screen 2

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00 Screen 2

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00 Screen 1

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

A Quiet Place II / World War Z

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Screen 3: Scoob ! / The Goonies

Screen 4: Wrath of Man / Spiral

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Jaws / Jurassic Park / Duel  (Triple Feature)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

08:30- Despicable Me

10:30 PM - Twilight: A New Moon

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:
Cruella -  Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Sunset / Five Mile

A Quiet Place II - 49er / McHenry / Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Midway

Raya and the Last Dragon - Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Sunset / Five Mile

Scoob! - Tri-Way

Spiral - Tri-Way

Wrath of Man - Tri-Way 

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Beetlejuice - RT34 

The Goonies -  Tri-Way

Despicable Me - Chitown

Duel - Highway 18

Friday the 13th (1980) -  49er / McHenry

Gremlins -  RT34 

Jaws - Highway 18

Jurassic Park - Highway 18

Twilight: A New Moon - Chitown 

World War Z - Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Midway

11 Open Theaters / 16 screens / 16 movies / 1 Triple Feature(!) 

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.

May 29th, 2021

 Memorial Day Holiday Triple Feature at Highway 18 Theater

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

A Quiet Place II / Friday the 13th (1980)

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Gremlins / Beetlejuice

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00 Screen 1

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00 Screen 1

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00 Screen 2*

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Cruella / Raya and the Last Dragon

(*reversed order)

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00 Screen 2

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00 Screen 2

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00 Screen 1

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

A Quiet Place II / World War Z

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Screen 3: Scoob ! / The Goonies

Screen 4: Wrath of Man / Spiral

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Jaws / Jurassic Park / Duel  (Triple Feature)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

08:30- Shrek

10:30 PM - Friday the 13th (1980)

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:
Cruella -  Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Sunset / Five Mile

A Quiet Place II - 49er / McHenry / Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Midway

Raya and the Last Dragon - Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Sunset / Five Mile

Scoob! - Tri-Way

Spiral - Tri-Way

Wrath of Man - Tri-Way 

World War Z - Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Midway

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Beetlejuice - RT34 

The Goonies -  Tri-Way

Duel - Highway 18

Friday the 13th (1980) - Chitown / 49er / McHenry

Gremlins -  RT34 

Jaws - Highway 18

Jurassic Park - Highway 18

Shrek - Chitown 

11 Open Theaters / 16 screens / 15 movies / 1 Triple Feature(!) 

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.

May 28th, 2021

Memorial Day Holiday Triple Feature at Highway 18 Theater

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

A Quiet Place II / Friday the 13th (1980)

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Gremlins / Beetlejuice

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00 Screen 1

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00 Screen 1

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00 Screen 2*

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Cruella / Raya and the Last Dragon

(*reversed order)

Melody Drive In, Knox, IN (95.9 miles) $9.00 Screen 2

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00 Screen 2

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00 Screen 1

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

A Quiet Place II / World War Z

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Screen 3: Scoob ! / The Goonies

Screen 4: Wrath of Man / Spiral

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Jaws / Jurassic Park / Duel  (Triple Feature)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

08:30- Mean Girls

10:30 PM - Friday the 13th (1980)

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:
Cruella -  Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Sunset / Five Mile

A Quiet Place II - 49er / McHenry / Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Midway

Raya and the Last Dragon - Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Sunset / Five Mile

Scoob! - Tri-Way

Spiral - Tri-Way

Wrath of Man - Tri-Way 

World War Z - Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore / Midway

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Beetlejuice - RT34 

The Goonies -  Tri-Way

Duel - Highway 18

Friday the 13th (1980) - Chitown / 49er / McHenry

Gremlins -  RT34 

Jaws - Highway 18

Jurassic Park - Highway 18

Mean Girls - Chitown 

11 Open Theaters / 16 screens / 15 movies / 1 Triple Feature(!) 

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.

May 26th, 2021

 Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

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

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Currently open on Weekends only.

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

8:30 PM - Despicable Me

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: 

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Despicable Me - 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.

May 25th, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

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

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Currently open on Weekends only.

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

8:30 PM - Grease 

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: 

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Grease - 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.

May 23rd, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Open (or currently only open) on Friday and Saturday only.

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Gremlins / Beetlejuice

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

Screen 1: The Goonies / Gremlins 

Screen 2: Those Who Wish Me Dead / Wrath of Man 

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Screen 1: Scoob ! / The Goonies

Screen 2: Those That Wish Me Dead / The Djinn
Screen 3: Spiral / Chaos Walking

Screen 4: Wrath of Man / The Resort

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Godzilla versus Kong / Mortal Kombat (2021)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

08:30- Sixteen 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 

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

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021:
Chaos Walking - Tri-Way

The Djinn - Tri-Way

Godzilla Versus Kong - Highway 18

Mortal Kombat (2021) - Highway 18

The Resort - Tri-Way 

Scoob! - Tri-Way

Spiral - Tri-Way

Those Who Wish Me Dead - Melody / Tri-Way 

The Wrath of Man - Melody / Tri-Way 

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Beetlejuice - RT34

The Goonies - Melody / Tri-Way

Gremlins -  RT34 / Melody

Sixteen Candles- Chitown

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.

May 22nd, 2021

Outdoor Theaters:

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles)

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) Screen 1:

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) 

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

Special Event: Bon Jovi 

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

Mortal Kombat / Wrath of Man

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00

Gremlins / Beetlejuice

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

Screen 1: The Goonies / Gremlins 

Screen 2: Those who Wish Me Dead / Wrath of Man 

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Screen 2: Scoob ! / The Goonies

Screen 3: Spiral / Chaos Walking

Screen 4: The Wrath of Man / The Resort

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00

Screen 1: Those Who Wish Me Dead / Godzilla Versus Kong

Screen 2:  Wrath of Man / Mortal Kombat (2021)

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles / Airplane

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Godzilla versus Kong / Mortal Kombat (2021)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

8:30 PM: Special Event: Bon Jovi 

11:00 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 

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

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021:
Chaos Walking - Tri-Way

Godzilla Versus Kong -  Lakeshore / Highway 18

Mortal Kombat (2021) - 49er / Lakeshore / Highway 18

The Resort - Tri-Way 

Scoob! - Tri-Way

Spiral - Tri-Way

Those Who Wish Me Dead - Melody / Lakeshore

The Wrath of Man - 49er / Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Airplane - Midway
Beetlejuice - RT34

The Goonies - Melody / Tri-Way

Gremlins -  RT34 / Melody

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - Midway

Scream - Chitown

Special Events:
Saturday May 22nd - Bon Jovi in Concert - Chitown / McHenry / Tri-Way / Sunset / Five Mile

11 Open Theaters / 16 screens / 14 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.

May 21st, 2021

 Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

Mortal Kombat / Wrath of Man

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

Godzilla versus Kong / King Kong versus Godzilla (1962)

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Gremlins / Beetlejuice

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

Screen 1: The Goonies / Gremlins 

Screen 2: Those who Wish Me Dead / Wrath of Man 

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Screen 1: Scoob ! / The Goonies

Screen 2: Those That Wish Me Dead / The Djinn
Screen 3: Spiral / Chaos Walking

Screen 4: The Wrath of Man / The Resort

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00

Screen 1: Those Who Wish Me Dead / Godzilla Versus Kong

Screen 2:  Wrath of Man / Mortal Kombat (2021)

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Tom and Jerry / Mortal Kombat (2021)

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles / Airplane

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Godzilla versus Kong / Mortal Kombat (2021)

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

09:00- Shrek

11:00 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 

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

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021:
Chaos Walking - Tri-Way

The Djinn - Tri-Way

Godzilla Versus Kong - McHenry / Lakeshore / Highway 18

Mortal Kombat (2021) - 49er / Lakeshore / Sunset / Five Mile / Highway 18

The Resort - Tri-Way 

Scoob! - Tri-Way

Spiral - Tri-Way

Those Who Wish Me Dead - Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore

Tom and Jerry - Sunset / Five Mile

The Wrath of Man - 49er / Melody / Tri-Way / Lakeshore

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Airplane - Midway
Beetlejuice - RT34

The Goonies - Melody / Tri-Way

Gremlins -  RT34 / Melody

King Kong versus Godzilla (1962) - McHenry

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - Midway

Scream - Chitown

Shrek- Chitown

Special Events:
Saturday May 22nd - Bon Jovi in Concert

11 Open Theaters / 16 screens / 18 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.

May 20th, 2021

 Next Weekend: Virtual Bon Jovi Concert - May 22nd, 2021.

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Open on Weekends only.

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

Currently open on Weekends only.

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Open on Weekends only.

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

9:00 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 

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

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021: 

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Shrek - 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
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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.

May 19th, 2021

 Next Weekend: Virtual Bon Jovi Concert - May 22nd, 2021.

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Open on Weekends only.

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

Currently open on Weekends only.

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Open on Weekends only.

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 

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

Indexed by Movie:

New Releases 2020/2021: 

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Mean Girls - 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.

May 18th, 2021

Next Weekend: Virtual Bon Jovi Concert - May 22nd, 2021.

Outdoor Theaters:

49er Drive In, Valparaiso, IN (54.1 Miles) $10.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry, IL (57.5 miles) $12.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

RT34 Drive In, Earlville, IL (75.7 miles) $10.00
Open on Weekends only.

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

Currently open on Weekends only.

Tri-Way Drive In, Plymouth, IN (98.7 miles) $9.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Lakeshore Drive In, Monticello, IN (117.0 miles) $10.00

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Sunset Drive In, Hartford, MI (117.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Five Mile Drive In, Dowagiac, MI (120.0 miles) $30.00 per carload

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Midway Drive In, Dixon, IL (120 miles) $9.50

Currently Open on Friday and Saturdays only.

Highway 18, Jefferson, WI (126 miles) $10.00

Open on Weekends only.

Pop-Up Outdoor Theaters:

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

8:30 PM - Guardians of the Galaxy

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: 

Throwback / Classics / Second Run:

Guardians of the Galaxy - 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.