When you arrive at the McCormick place for Star Wars Celebration Chicago, we ask that you follow all of the entrance procedures that are outlined below. We know that you are very excited to get in to the show and start having fun but we want to make sure that everyone is able to enter safely and securely. We have worked closely with the venue, security agencies and local law enforcement to develop some comprehensive entrance procedures that will keep everyone safe and secure. Thank you in advance for taking these entrance procedures seriously, being prepared and for helping us give you a great experience at Star Wars Celebration Chicago.

There's a lot of important information here, so please read carefully and completely so you'll know exactly what to expect when you get to the building

SAVE TIME IN THE LINE
Everyone will go through metal detectors upon entry. Feel free to dress in costume and bring whatever you'll need, just know that the less items you have with you, the faster and easier it will be to get through our security checkpoints. You should beprepared to have your bag searched and all props inspected. Be sure to review our Cosplay Prop Policy before you get to the show to make your entrance into Star Wars Celebration Chicago as quick and safe as possible.

REGISTRATION
To enter the show, you MUST already have a valid badge. If you don't, you must visit the Will Call counter in Fan Services to obtain your badge before entering either the Main Entrance or the Celebration Stage at the Wintrust Arena. Fan Services is located next to the Shuttles at Gate 41. Simply bring your confirmation email (either on your phone or printed out) and a valid form of ID to the Will Call counter to pick up your badge(s).

The hours for Will Call are:
Wednesday, April 10: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, April 11: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday, April 12: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 13: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 14: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday, April 14: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

If any Monday tickets remain when the event starts and you would like to purchase them at the show, you can do so at Fan Services. Please note: Once a ticket type sells out, no more will be made available to purchase at the show. To purchase tickets for show days that are sold out, you can use LYTE, our official ticket exchange website.

QUEUING FOR THE MAIN ENTRANCE
The Main Entrance to Star Wars Celebration is at the West Building of McCormick Place on the corner of South Prairie Avenue and East Cermak Road. Upon arriving, follow signs and directions from our crew members to Gate 41 at 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616. If you are taking a taxi, Uber or Lyft, the drop off is at 2301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 (Gate 40) and you will then proceed to Gate 41. Have your badge out and visible as you get ready to go inside the building. No badge? Again, you need your badge to enter the show, so first you'll need to head to the Will Call counters in Fan Services, located next to Gate 41.

After passing through a security checkpoint, you’ll be able to queue to gain entry to the Star Wars Celebration Exhibit Hall, Celebration Show Store, Autographs & Photo Ops, and all stages except for the Celebration Stage which is at the Wintrust Arena. After arriving, don’t forget to grab a lanyard for your badge at one of several convenient pick-up locations near the Main Entrance.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate fans arriving more than 4 hours prior to the Exhibit Hall opening. Fans arriving prior to this time will not allowed be enter and will be asked to return later. Overnight queuing will not be permitted at Star Wars Celebration or at the Celebration Stage at the Wintrust Arena

If you have already have your activated badge and are planning to go to a panel on the Celebration Stage as the first stop of the day, you can proceed directly to the Wintrust Arena, where you will pass through a security checkpoint. You do not and should not go to McCormick Place first for a panel taking place on the Celebration stage at Wintrust Arena, there is no need to. For more details how to get into panels on the Celebration Stage, visit the panel lotteries and reservations page.

Jedi Master VIPs and will have a separate entrance to McCormick Place located at the Taxi/Ride Share Drop Off – 2301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 (Gate 40) on the west side of the building. Once inside, follow the signs to the VIP Lounge (Room W181) in order to check in with a VIP coordinator to pick up your VIP lanyard as well as other exclusive VIP merchandise. The VIP lounge is also where you’ll meet to be escorted to your exclusive shopping experience, early show floor access, and more.