Chicago Charter Bus Parking Guide

Overnight Charter Bus Parking in Chicago

Charter bus groups planning multi-day trips in Chicago will need to secure overnight parking for their vehicle. The McCormick Place Truck Marshaling Yard on the south side of Chicago offers the largest and most convenient tour bus parking options.

The McCormick Place Marshalling Yard offers oversized parking for $38 a day with in and out privileges. This lot is fenced and patrolled around the clock, ensuring your minibus or charter bus is secure throughout your travels.

If you’re organizing a multi-day trip and plan to utilize this lot, be sure to book your charter bus driver a hotel nearby. There are several hotels surrounding McCormick Place, including comfortable 3-star options to make sure your driver is well-rested for your trip. The McCormick Place parking attendant can provide transportation options for your driver to get to and from their hotel. Be sure to factor these costs into your charter bus pricing budget for your trip!

McCormick Place Truck Marshaling Yard

Address: 3050 Moe Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Phone: (312) 808-3161

Paid Additional Bus Parking in Chicago

Although McCormick Place is Chicago's biggest lot, there are other small parking options sprinkled throughout the city. Keep in mind that parking a full-size charter bus may be more difficult in some locations, so a Chicago minibus rental may be an easier option.

Bus parking in Chicago is available at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Wilson Lot and the Museum of Science and Industry’s Adler Lot.  Parking at this lot is $22 plus applicable fees and is available from 6am -11pm. No overnight parking is available at these locations, making them convenient for day trips or other short-term visits. Parking can be reserved online in advance through Parkmobile.

Lincoln Park Zoo Wilson Lot

Address: 700 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Phone: (312) 742-7667

Museum of Science and Industry Adler Lot

Address: 1800 E Columbia Dr Chicago, IL 60637

Phone: (312) 742-7667

Free Limited Street Parking for Charter Buses

Free street parking for charter buses can be found in a handful of locations around Chicago. These parking areas are free, first come first serve, and only available during the day. If you find parking in these areas, you’ll be near the University of Illinois Chicago or in Chicago’s River North and New Eastside neighborhoods. 

Here are the three designated free parking locations for charter buses in Chicago:

•  111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
• 71 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
• 1210-1431 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607

Chicago Charter Bus Loading Rules

As your group boards and gets off your charter bus around Chicago destinations, be sure to abide by loading regulations.  Standing or parking in loading zones for more than 15 minutes is prohibited. You’ll want to hop on and off as quickly as possible to ensure you’re not holding up other groups utilizing loading zones at landmarks. Be sure to have your group organized and ready to roll!

Loading a Charter Bus Near Chicago's Top Attractions

Now that we’ve covered where to park your charter bus rental in Chicago, we’ll cover where to load your group at popular destinations.

Loading a Bus Rental at Chicago Airports

Are you booking a Chicago airport shuttle bus rental to and from O’Hare? Private shuttles can pick up and drop off guests at the Bus Shuttle Center in Terminal 2 Arrivals. If you’re traveling through Chicago Midway International Airport, charter buses can pick up and drop off at Terminal Doors 5 and 6 in the airport’s Lower Level (through the parking garage).

Loading a Bus Rental at Navy Pier

If you’re traveling by charter bus to Navy Pier, you’ll need to organize a quick and efficient loading process. Buses must use designated dropoff points at Navy Pier. Your group can be dropped off at the Family Pavilion near the Children’s Museum. at Entrance 1 off Grand Ave near the Shakespeare Theatre, and at Entrance 2 near the Grand Ballroom.

Loading a Bus Rental at the Art Institute of Chicago

Book a charter bus to the Art Institute of Chicago and leave easy loading up to GOGO Chartres and your professional driver. Your group can be picked up and dropped off at the museum’s Modern Wing Entrance at 159 E Monroe Street.

Loading a Bus Rental at the Millennium Park  

Hop off your charter bus at Millennium Park to take photos at Cloud Gate or catch a show at Jay Pritzker Pavilion. A bus dropoff area can be found at 301 E Randolph Street near one of the park’s entrances.

Loading a Bus Rental at Shedd Aquarium

Rent a charter bus to Shedd Aquarium for an upcoming group tour, field trip, or other special event. Charter buses can load and unload in the circle driveway just south of the museum off of Special Olympics Drive and E Solidarity Drive. 

Loading a Bus Rental at Willis Tower and Skydeck

As you travel by bus rental to Willis Tower and Skydeck Chicago, you won’t have to worry about complicated pickup and dropoff. Your bus driver can let your group load the bus near the tower’s entrance at 233 S Wacker Drive.

Loading a Bus Rental at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Groups booking a school field trip charter bus in Chicago to the Museum of Science and Industry will get assigned a loading zone. The west side loading zone is located at the Group Center entrance and the east side zone is located at the Henry Crown Space Center entrance.

Leave the Chicago Charter Parking to GOGO Charters

Wherever your travels take you around Chicago, GOGO Charters will take care of the transportation logistics. Call 312-546-3925 to find the best type of charter bus rental in Chicago for your next group trip. We’ll work with you to determine the best loading areas and parking options for your Windy City trip!