Parking Near Chicago Hilton (as in cheapER parking)
Mar 14, 2007, 9:06 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
Parking Near Chicago Hilton (as in cheapER parking)
OK, if I'm splurging on staying at the Chicago Hilton, I suppose I shouldn't be bothered by $38 to $41/night for parking at the hotel ... but I am.
I see there is a Grant's Park South garage (Michigan Ave. at Van Buren St.) for about $24/day. Not sure that delta price is worth the hassle.
Looking for other suggestions for cheaper places or ways to park for 4 nights. Thankx.
I see there is a Grant's Park South garage (Michigan Ave. at Van Buren St.) for about $24/day. Not sure that delta price is worth the hassle.
Looking for other suggestions for cheaper places or ways to park for 4 nights. Thankx.
Mar 16, 2007, 9:07 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CHI
Programs: SPG LIfetime Plat, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Wannabe, Hilton Silver, UA Gold
Posts: 392
Ideally, you'd not have a car. Is that truly a requirement? If yes, consider the 7th Street garage or these others:
Parking Near Hilton
Parking Near Hilton
Mar 16, 2007, 9:34 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
Agreed, ideally I would have no car. But the situation is that ms. jmd001 and I are flying into IND, renting a car, spending some time there, then spending some time near SBN, then 4 nights in Chicago (likely with part of a day in Evanston), then back to IND for a few more nights before returning the rental car and flying out of IND.
I have not actually priced it, but my expectation is that a pair of one-way rentals (IND-CHI then CHI-IND) plus a possible day rental in CHI would be more hassle and more expensive than keeping the rental for 13 days and paying parking when I needed it.
So, thanks for the link and the suggestion of the 7th Street Garage.
I have not actually priced it, but my expectation is that a pair of one-way rentals (IND-CHI then CHI-IND) plus a possible day rental in CHI would be more hassle and more expensive than keeping the rental for 13 days and paying parking when I needed it.
So, thanks for the link and the suggestion of the 7th Street Garage.
Last edited by jmd001; Mar 16, 2007 at 10:10 am
Mar 16, 2007, 10:13 am
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
Mar 16, 2007, 5:38 pm
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 12,502
Any chance you'd use the CTA to go to Evanston?
If so, you might want to consider parking someplace for 4 days and taking a cab over to the hotel. Union Station has a 24 hour garage with self-parking and security for $17/day, and less if you arrive on a weekend. It is right near I-94 (easiest way is to get off at Adams east, then to Clinton south. It'd be a $10 cab ride to the Hilton through the heaviest of traffic, $7 the rest of the time.
There are cheaper lots closer to the hotel around Clark and Polk, but they are not attended all the time, and I'm not sure I'd want to leave a car there overnight.
If so, you might want to consider parking someplace for 4 days and taking a cab over to the hotel. Union Station has a 24 hour garage with self-parking and security for $17/day, and less if you arrive on a weekend. It is right near I-94 (easiest way is to get off at Adams east, then to Clinton south. It'd be a $10 cab ride to the Hilton through the heaviest of traffic, $7 the rest of the time.
There are cheaper lots closer to the hotel around Clark and Polk, but they are not attended all the time, and I'm not sure I'd want to leave a car there overnight.
Mar 17, 2007, 11:16 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Posts: 2,210
Most downtown lots are only filled to capacity during weekdays, so they'll have cheaper rates on weekends. As for the full week rates, they're probably a little more than 5 weekdays would cost, but not much.
Mar 17, 2007, 11:51 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
Are the rates shown in the "Parking Near Hilton" link in Post #2 only for weekend days or for any day of the week?
Mar 20, 2007, 2:52 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2001
Location: midwest
Posts: 366
Ind-sbn-chicago Hilton
Don't need a car in Chicago Proper?
Leave the car @ SBN, or with friends in area (or return to rental company), take the South Shore into the City, walk or transport from Station to the Chicago Hilton. Do same in reverse, retrieve or re-rent car and head to IND.
Parking @ SBN remote lot and I believe even the front row area would be cheaper than the city.
Chicago Hilton has shuttle that runs to/from the loop. And of course a taxi and EL avail for other ventures.
Leave the car @ SBN, or with friends in area (or return to rental company), take the South Shore into the City, walk or transport from Station to the Chicago Hilton. Do same in reverse, retrieve or re-rent car and head to IND.
Parking @ SBN remote lot and I believe even the front row area would be cheaper than the city.
Chicago Hilton has shuttle that runs to/from the loop. And of course a taxi and EL avail for other ventures.
Mar 20, 2007, 3:23 pm
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
Mar 21, 2007, 6:57 am
#11
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CHI
Programs: SPG LIfetime Plat, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Wannabe, Hilton Silver, UA Gold
Posts: 392
I cannot say for sure. I recall that they were 'any day', at least for 7th street. Then I just stumbled on that link in context of a weekend event. That location would be relatively remote for weekday Loop business parking.
Mar 30, 2007, 8:55 am
#12
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: NYC/MIA
Programs: AA:Lifetime Platinum; MR:Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 500
Park for free!
Drive into Chicago, check into the Hilton and then drive north to a small side street, park your car (for free), take a cab, bus or el back to the hotel, 3 days later retrieve your car. Voila! It's hassle-free.
I have done this repeatedly and not experienced any problem. After all, Chicagoans use their streets for parking. Why shouldn't you?
NB: Don't park around Wrigley Field as you need a neighborhood sticker.
I have done this repeatedly and not experienced any problem. After all, Chicagoans use their streets for parking. Why shouldn't you?
NB: Don't park around Wrigley Field as you need a neighborhood sticker.
Mar 30, 2007, 9:02 am
#13
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Posts: 2,210
Drive into Chicago, check into the Hilton and then drive north to a small side street, park your car (for free), take a cab, bus or el back to the hotel, 3 days later retrieve your car. Voila! It's hassle-free.
I have done this repeatedly and not experienced any problem. After all, Chicagoans use their streets for parking. Why shouldn't you?
NB: Don't park around Wrigley Field as you need a neighborhood sticker.
I have done this repeatedly and not experienced any problem. After all, Chicagoans use their streets for parking. Why shouldn't you?
NB: Don't park around Wrigley Field as you need a neighborhood sticker.
Also, not recommended after 6PM, parking may take a while to find.
Mar 30, 2007, 9:26 am
#14
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
Thanks, uncle wiggily. I have certainly considered your "free parking" suggestion. My paranoia is that I don't know the neighborhoods of near downtown well enough to pick a place where I would be relatively confident that the car would still be there in one undamaged piece when I came back for it.
...and glg. In SF practically EVERY neighborhood requires a sticker for parking beyond nominally 2 hours, depending on day of week, etc. So I know the concept. Are areas where stickers are required clearly posted with signs? Thanks.
...and glg. In SF practically EVERY neighborhood requires a sticker for parking beyond nominally 2 hours, depending on day of week, etc. So I know the concept. Are areas where stickers are required clearly posted with signs? Thanks.
Mar 30, 2007, 9:22 pm
#15
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: NYC/MIA
Programs: AA:Lifetime Platinum; MR:Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 500
Where I go:
I usually take the Outer Drive North to Irving Park Road, exit onto Marine Drive (going North) and park on one of the side streets or Marine Drive itself. It is a "safe" neighborhood, IMHO.
There are several express buses which I then take back downtown ($2.00 each way). The whole thing takes an hour and I get a tourist's ride on the way back downtown.
One thing to keep in mind during Spring, Summer and Fall is the street cleaning ordinances (once a month) which is clearly listed on the signs.
Good luck.
There are several express buses which I then take back downtown ($2.00 each way). The whole thing takes an hour and I get a tourist's ride on the way back downtown.
One thing to keep in mind during Spring, Summer and Fall is the street cleaning ordinances (once a month) which is clearly listed on the signs.
Good luck.
