Autobahn Country Club
Chicago's private road course, with two courses that can run at once.
Photos
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Video: fast laps & facility tours
Curated onboard and tour footage from members and visitors.
The verdict
Autobahn Country Club sits about an hour southwest of downtown Chicago and runs North and South courses that can be joined into a 3.56-mile full circuit or operated simultaneously — which is the real membership benefit, because it doubles available track time on busy days. Member garages, a clubhouse and an active club racing scene round it out.
Best forChicago-area owners who want a real road course within an easy drive.
Ratings by category
Every club on this site is scored on the same eight categories. See our method.
- Value for money
- Cost of entry and dues versus what a member actually gets.
- Amenities & service
- Clubhouse, dining, garages, staff, trackside support.
- Technical challenge
- How demanding the circuit is to learn and drive quickly.
- Fun factor
- Flow, elevation, commitment corners — how good it feels.
- Track time access
- Realistic open-lapping availability across the year.
- Member community
- Culture, events, coaching, racing series, no-jerks factor.
- Real estate & garages
- Quality and availability of trackside garages and homes.
- Weather & driving season
- Calculated from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals: dry days, snow-free days, temperatures and comfortable driving months.
- 292 dry days/yr355 snow-free days/yrAvg 60° / 41°F7 comfortable driving monthsNOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, nearest station USC00117457 (5 mi).
Membership & costs
Joining fee is the one-time cost to become a member. Dues are the recurring monthly or annual cost. Property costs are separate — buying or leasing a garage or home at the club is not the same as a membership fee.
Membership fees & dues
| Tier | Joining fee | Dues | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full club membership | $60,000 | $7,200 / yr | Includes immediate family, children up to age 27. |
| Social membership | $0 | $6,200 / yr | Clubhouse and social access without full driving privileges. |
Figures come from Autobahn's own membership pages; the pages are undated, so confirm current-year rates with the club.
Fee sources: Autobahn full club membership, Autobahn social membership
What works
- Splitting the circuit keeps sessions uncrowded
- Closest true private road course to Chicago
- Strong club racing and time-trial culture
What to weigh up
- Season is roughly April to November
- Flat Illinois terrain
Amenities
- Two road courses
- Clubhouse and dining
- Member garages
- Karting
- Driver coaching
What members and guests are saying
Aggregated public feedback from Google reviews, plus quoted member, owner and guest comments from public forums.
From member forums
Verbatim excerpts from public owner and enthusiast forums, quoted with attribution and linked to the original thread. These are member and guest opinions, not our own, and they never influence our editorial rating.
“I spent the day checking out the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. In a word ... WOW. What a fantastic establishment. I was pretty much blown away.”
SteveinflGuest· Aug 3, 2022FerrariChat: Autobahn Country Club - Joliet“I was a member for 10 yrs. I miss going.”
absostoneMember· Aug 3, 2022FerrariChat: Autobahn Country Club - Joliet“It's a wonderful place and you can build a trackside garage with living quarters, go all out. I been there a couple of times and really enjoyed myself.”
ferrariwithsnowtiresGuest· Aug 3, 2022FerrariChat: Autobahn Country Club - Joliet
Upcoming events
Public track days, racing, schools and social events at this facility, refreshed weekly. Member-only sessions are usually not listed publicly.
Current weather
Live conditions at Joliet, IL, so you know what the track is doing today.
Location
Joliet, IL · open the map for Google Maps directions.
Getting there
- Chicago, IL~1 hr
- Naperville, IL~40 min
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