Drive In Movie Theaters Near Chicago

Here is a list of drive in movie theaters near Chicago. Pull up and enjoy the show from the comfort of your car! Outdoor movie theater drive ins can make for an exciting summer bucket list night out of fun!


 

    49'er Drive-In Theatre

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     (299.5 mi)

    Price

    $5/child, $10/adult (cash only)

    Ages

    All ages

    Kristy Pepping:  Located outside Chicago, in Valparaiso, 49'er Drive-In Theatre shows two movies a night under the stars.

    ChiTown Futbol

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     (347.6 mi)

    Price

    $33/car

    Ages

    All ages

    Kristy Pepping:  ChiTown Futbol will be featuring a drive in movie theater in Chicago this season. Weekly ChiTown Movies often feature family-friendly films. Purchase tickets through their website.

    Golden Age Cinemas McHenry Outdoor Theater

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     (398.1 mi)

    Price

    $6/child, $12/adult

    Ages

    All ages

    This drive in movie theater near Chicago, northwest in McHenry, IL, features a traditional and nostalgic vibe to the experience. Tune into radio station 89.9 FM to listen (or rent a portable stereo from them), lay in your truck's flat bed or pop open your trunk to lounge, and grab tasty concessions from the stand too. The movies shown are typically some of the best family friendly films to enjoy, too. This classic outdoor movie drive in is capable of "seating" up to 750 cars.

    Route 34 Drive In Theater

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     (425.7 mi)

    Price

    $7/child, $10/adult (cash only)

    Ages

    All ages

    Shila:  Some of the best drive in theatres are found off the main drag, on grass, and feature stargazing on and off the screen! Route 34 Drive In Theater offers such an experience, located out in Earlville, IL, which is about 1 hour from Naperville plus another 30 minutes from Chicago. On the line up (3 days a week), they tend play popular kid-friendly movies, as well as movies for older kids and adults. Add this spot to your family's summer bucket list of fun things to do!

    Midway Drive-In Theatre

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     (475.6 mi)

    Price

    $4/child, $9.50/adult plus $10/food permit

    Shila:  This drive in movie theater near Chicago's west suburbs is known for playing a variety of genres. Check the schedule if you're up for a feel-good film, or if you're in the mood to be frightened out-of-your-mind with a scary horror flick! Either way, drive up in your vehicle and enjoy this special family movie night or unique date idea in Chicago!

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