How do you pay for parking in Chicago?


How do you pay for parking in Chicago?

  1. LOCATE PAY BOX. Pay boxes can be found on the block, on the same side of the street where you parked.
  2. ENTER LICENSE PLATE. You must enter your license plate number for ticketing enforcement to confirm proof of payment.
  3. SELECT LENGTH OF STAY. ...
  4. CONFIRM. ...
  5. CHOOSE RECEIPT.


Is it hard to park in Chicago?

The general consensus about Chicago parking is that it NOT easy to find. That's not surprising given everything we've mentioned above. Street parking meters are ridiculously hard to find – you might even have to drive around for quite a while before finding a free spot.


How do you get around in Chicago without a car?

If you're tired of trekking to your destination on foot, try public transportation. Chicago is well known for its public transit system. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates a network of trains and buses to move the city's 2.6 million residents from one place to another.