Drive-In Theaters Near Chicago
5 drive-ins within 70 miles of Chicago, closest first.
Chicago has a drive-in inside the city, ChiTown Drive-In. Outside the city limits the options spread out in every direction.
McHenry Outdoor Theater is the main suburban choice, northwest in McHenry County. Route 34 Drive-In in Earlville is out southwest past Aurora, and the 49er in Valparaiso is southeast across the Indiana line. South Siders and Northwest Indiana residents will find the 49er the easier drive.
Closest drive-ins to Chicago
ChiTown Drive-In
SeasonalChicago · 2 miles away
1 screen · 89.9 FM
View theater →49er Drive-In Theatre
SeasonalValparaiso · 40 miles away
1 screen · 88.9 FM · $12 adults
View theater →McHenry Outdoor Theater
SeasonalMcHenry · 45 miles away
1 screen · 89.9 FM · $15 adults
View theater →Route 34 Drive-In
SeasonalEarlville · 67 miles away
1 screen · 87.9 FM · $10 adults
View theater →Melody Drive-In Theatre
SeasonalKnox · 68 miles away
2 screens · $10 adults
View theater →
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Chicago. Driving distance is usually longer.
Questions about drive-ins near Chicago
- What is the closest drive-in theater to Chicago?
- ChiTown Drive-In in Chicago, Illinois is the closest operating drive-in, about 2 miles from downtown Chicago in a straight line.
- How many drive-ins are near Chicago?
- 5 operating drive-ins are within 70 miles of Chicago, and 3 of them are within 45 miles. That includes theaters in Indiana.
- How much does a drive-in near Chicago cost?
- Adult admission at drive-ins near Chicago runs $10 to $15 per person, based on the prices we have on file. Most charge less for kids, and many include a double feature in one ticket.
- Are drive-ins near Chicago open all year?
- No. All 5 drive-ins near Chicago are seasonal, typically running spring through fall. Check each theater's website or Facebook page for this season's dates.
- What radio station do I tune to?
- Each drive-in broadcasts its own FM signal. Near Chicago you'll tune to 87.9, 88.9 or 89.9 FM, depending on the theater. The exact frequency is on each theater's page.