FULL LIST: Where to get free fuel as Chicago millionaire Willie Wilson, officials set for $1M gas giveaway

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CHICAGO — Willie Wilson is expanding his gas giveaway to $1 million on March 24, after his first giveaway caused traffic delays due to a mass amount of cars trying to get free fuel.

On Thursday, Wilson gave away $200,000 in fuel at 10 different gas stations throughout the city. The giveaway started at 7 a.m., but cars lined up hours earlier for a chance to get $50 in free gas. The giveaway continued until the money was exhausted — which took about three hours.

Some vehicles started lining up around 2 a.m. at some locations, eventually causing gridlock during the morning commute.

Wilson at the time said he wished he had offered more money to help even more people. The next day, he announced that he would be doing the giveaway for a second time — this time increasing his donation.

On Thursday, March 24 beginning at 7 a.m., Chicagoans and suburban residents will have the chance to get free fuel at nearly 50 gas stations throughout the area. The same rule applies — $50 per person until the money runs out.

However, unlike last time, vehicles will not be allowed to line up overnight. Drivers will be allowed to get their place in line starting at 6:30 a.m.

Each gas station will allow 400 cars between 7 a.m. to around 10:30 a.m. to get their free gas. Each driver that shows up will get a sticker that indicates a position in line. The sticker is required to get free fuel.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 17: Motorists line up to receive free gas at a station in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on March 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson gave away $200,000 worth of gas which was distributed to residents at 10 gas stations in the city. Motorists were allowed to fill up their tanks with up to $50 in gas at each station. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 17: Motorists line up to receive free gas at a station in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on March 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson gave away $200,000 worth of gas which was distributed to residents at 10 gas stations in the city. Motorists were allowed to fill up their tanks with up to $50 in gas at each station. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 17: Motorists line up to receive free gas at a station in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on March 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson gave away $200,000 worth of gas which was distributed to residents at 10 gas stations in the city. Motorists were allowed to fill up their tanks with up to $50 in gas at each station. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 17: A worker pumps free gas for a motorist at a gas station in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on March 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson gave away $200,000 worth of gas which was distributed to residents at 10 gas stations in the city. Motorists were allowed to fill up their tanks with up to $50 in gas at each station. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 17: A worker pumps free gas for a motorist at a gas station in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on March 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson gave away $200,000 worth of gas which was distributed to residents at 10 gas stations in the city. Motorists were allowed to fill up their tanks with up to $50 in gas at each station. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

There will be only one entrance and one exit at each gas station, so there is no need to worry about people cutting the lines.

Following the traffic debacle, Wilson is teaming up with CPD, the Office of Emergency Management and suburban officials to make sure things go smoother.

“The need among the community is so great,” Wilson said in a release. “Soaring gas prices have caused a hardship for too many of our citizens.”

Alsip, Bellwood and Dixmoor will no longer be participating in the gas giveaway, according to officials. The Dixmoor Mayor’s Office said they were okay with the giveaway, but it was canceled at a corporate level.