On the second Sunday of every Month there is a coin show in a place called Countryside. It is South on Lagrange Road at about Joiliet Road, about 66th street. Usually about 70 to 90 dealers although has been a bit smaller lately.
On the 3rd Sunday of every Month there is a coin show in place called Itasca. It's in a Holiday Inn on Irving Park road just past the Itasca Police station on the South side of the road.
Then there is the one in Palatine. Not sure exactly where since I don't go to that one. Dealers have told me it is about the same as the one in Itasca. I just have to try it someday.
Now in February on the 15th to the 17th there is a large coin show in St.Charles, Il. at the Pheasant Run Resort. That is on a Thursday to Saturday. Not sure about any parking fees or entry fees at that one.
At the Countryside, Itasca and Palatine shows, Parking is free, entry is free. If you go the Countryside show, get there early if you want coffee and pastry. There is a guy that has them and only asks for a donation. Other than that, it's sort of free.
If you get to one early in the morning, I'll be there. Although they all say opens at 9AM, by that time the place is already packed with people. One dealer that is usually at all those shows is a guy name Griffith. Usually has about 3 to 4 tables. Rather expensive but sure has a lot of stuff.