Downtown Parking
Jan 14, 2009 | 6:46 pm
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Downtown Parking
Will be staying at the Wyndham Chicago this weekend and don't want to pay $50 for valet parking.
Where can I find a public garage for a better rate? I know that there are many of them around. Anyone have any specific recommendations/favorites?
Thanks!
Where can I find a public garage for a better rate? I know that there are many of them around. Anyone have any specific recommendations/favorites?
Thanks!
Jan 15, 2009 | 12:50 pm
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I seem to recall an article in TIMEOUT magazine recently touting the underground garage with entrances just north of the Art Institute on Michigan Ave., but I can't swear to it.
Jan 16, 2009 | 9:16 am
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Attached is a link to the garages you mention.
http://www.millenniumgarages.com/Source/Home.aspx
These are bit further from the wydham and in the cold might not be a pleasant walk. There is also a giant self park next to Northwestern Memorial Hospital that might be more like $35 per day, but will be convienient to your hotel. Your hotel is in a great location, but there is no cheap parking nearby.
Navy pier parking would save you a bit more but is also a bit of a walk.
http://www.navypier.com/events/event.../parking2.html
Good luck and enjoy your visit.
http://www.millenniumgarages.com/Source/Home.aspx
These are bit further from the wydham and in the cold might not be a pleasant walk. There is also a giant self park next to Northwestern Memorial Hospital that might be more like $35 per day, but will be convienient to your hotel. Your hotel is in a great location, but there is no cheap parking nearby.
Navy pier parking would save you a bit more but is also a bit of a walk.
http://www.navypier.com/events/event.../parking2.html
Good luck and enjoy your visit.
Jan 19, 2009 | 1:44 pm
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For the future readers of this thread.... Union Station has a surprisingly acceptable parking lot for those who are not going to use their car while in the city. It should be about $21 for 24 hours (it's been a while since I parked there because my office moved). It is mostly indoor, with an uncovered roof level.
It is very close to the Interstate - get off 90/94/290 at Congress Parkway and then take the Canal street exit, make a U-Turn at the signal to go north 2 blocks. And because it's across the street from the station, there are lots of CTA buses going to North Michigan Avenue (151) and to all the other major hotel areas.
It is very close to the Interstate - get off 90/94/290 at Congress Parkway and then take the Canal street exit, make a U-Turn at the signal to go north 2 blocks. And because it's across the street from the station, there are lots of CTA buses going to North Michigan Avenue (151) and to all the other major hotel areas.
Sep 18, 2010 | 11:46 pm
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For the future readers of this thread.... Union Station has a surprisingly acceptable parking lot for those who are not going to use their car while in the city. It should be about $21 for 24 hours (it's been a while since I parked there because my office moved). It is mostly indoor, with an uncovered roof level.
It is very close to the Interstate - get off 90/94/290 at Congress Parkway and then take the Canal street exit, make a U-Turn at the signal to go north 2 blocks. And because it's across the street from the station, there are lots of CTA buses going to North Michigan Avenue (151) and to all the other major hotel areas.
It is very close to the Interstate - get off 90/94/290 at Congress Parkway and then take the Canal street exit, make a U-Turn at the signal to go north 2 blocks. And because it's across the street from the station, there are lots of CTA buses going to North Michigan Avenue (151) and to all the other major hotel areas.
Sep 19, 2010 | 2:51 am
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There are plenty of places in Chicago where you can park long term for free on the street. If you are staying for a week, perhaps you should consider parking on, say, the near Northwest Side, and taking CTA or cab to where you need to be.
I like to park near the CTA stop at North and Clybourn when heading into the Loop.
I like to park near the CTA stop at North and Clybourn when heading into the Loop.
Sep 19, 2010 | 7:51 am
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Oh, and watch out for this one:
http://theexpiredmeter.com/?p=6068
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Sep 19, 2010 | 7:48 pm
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You can find parking around North/Clybourn that is not zoned - but it is a little more difficult to find non-metered parking. You just need to be alert to both (zoning restrictions and metered parking).