--- description: Buckingham Fountain has no on-site or free parking. Compare Parksy options 0.3 miles away, including $1 a month and $7 a day spaces, or use Grant Park. title: Parking Near Buckingham Fountain, Chicago | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-buckingham-fountain-chicago-bc0923.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Buckingham Fountain, Chicago Landmark Parking · Chicago, Illinois · Buckingham Fountain Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 301 South Columbus Drive [Airport Parking (MDW)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/il/mdw) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/il/chicago) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/il/chicago) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/il/chicago) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/chicago) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/il/chicago) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/il/chicago) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/il/chicago) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/il/chicago) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/il/chicago) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/il/chicago) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/il/chicago) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/il/chicago) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/il/chicago) Where Can I Park for Buckingham Fountain? Drivers cannot park at Buckingham Fountain itself because it has no on-site parking. The closest identified parking is at 447 South Columbus Drive, on the same street, but no rate, opening schedule, or capacity is published. Limited metered street parking is available, and the Grant Park underground garage at Monroe is a practical alternative. Listen to article 5:11 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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301 South Columbus Drive
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Secure Monthly River North Parking in Chicago, IL, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
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Adams/Wabash, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park Drivers cannot park at Buckingham Fountain itself because the attraction does not offer on-site parking (SpotAngels). The fountain is at 301 South Columbus Drive, at Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway in Grant Park (Chicago Park District). The closest parking identified for the site is at 447 South Columbus Drive (SpotAngels). This puts the recommended option on the same street as the fountain, although the source does not publish a rate, opening schedule, or capacity for that location. Limited metered street parking is available in the area, while the Grant Park underground garage at Monroe is recommended as a practical alternative (TripSavvy). ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near Buckingham Parksy lists a [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) space in Chicago, 0.3 miles from Buckingham, at $1 a month. This is the lowest-priced Parksy option shown and suits drivers who need an extended arrangement rather than a short visit. A second Parksy listing is parking at The Escape Game in Chicago, also 0.3 miles away, priced at $7 a day. Both spaces provide a way to reserve parking away from the fountain itself, where on-site parking is unavailable. Show map of Chicago ## Busy Times and Street Parking Around Buckingham Street parking around the site is limited to metered spaces (TripSavvy), so availability can tighten when visitors converge on Grant Park. The fountain sits at Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway (Chicago Park District), making those approaches useful landmarks when navigating toward the area. Event traffic can add pressure around Grant Park, Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Millennium Garages describes more than 9,000 spaces across four underground garages serving those destinations (Millennium Garages), so advance planning is particularly useful when several attractions are busy at once. ## Grant Park Garages and Other Chicago Parking Options The Grant Park underground garage at Monroe and the Millennium Garages network are named alternatives to the closest location on South Columbus Drive. TripSavvy recommends following area signs to the Grant Park garage at Monroe, while Millennium Garages identifies four underground garages near Millennium Park, Grant Park, Michigan Avenue, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Millennium Garages reports more than 9,000 parking spaces across its four underground facilities (Millennium Garages). [Free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is not available near Buckingham Fountain according to SpotAngels, so drivers should plan around paid garages or limited metered street spaces rather than relying on a free space. ## Walking From Adams/Wabash to Buckingham Fountain Adams/Wabash is the nearest station listed for the site, 0.5 miles away and a 10-minute walk. The route brings visitors from Chicago's Loop toward Grant Park and the fountain at 301 South Columbus Drive. For drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate attraction area, the station provides a useful rail-and-walking connection. Buckingham Fountain is 0.3 miles from Chicago center, placing the site within a short central Chicago trip after arriving by rail. Show street view near Buckingham Fountain ## Sources - [Illinois Department of Transportation](https://idot.illinois.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Buckingham Fountain? Drivers cannot park at Buckingham Fountain itself because it has no on-site parking. The closest identified parking is at 447 South Columbus Drive, on the same street, but no rate, opening schedule, or capacity is published. Limited metered street parking is available, and the Grant Park underground garage at Monroe is a practical alternative. ### What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Options Near Buckingham Fountain? Parksy lists a monthly parking space in Chicago 0.3 miles from Buckingham at $1 a month, the lowest-priced option shown. Parking at The Escape Game in Chicago is also 0.3 miles away and costs $7 a day. Both options let drivers reserve parking away from the fountain, where on-site parking is unavailable. ### Is Street Parking Available Around Buckingham Fountain? Limited metered street parking is available around Buckingham Fountain. Availability can tighten when visitors converge on Grant Park, and event traffic can add pressure around Grant Park, Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Drivers should use Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway as landmarks when navigating toward the area. ### What Garages Can I Use Near Buckingham Fountain? The Grant Park underground garage at Monroe is a recommended alternative, and area signs direct drivers toward it. The Millennium Garages network also provides four underground garages near Millennium Park, Grant Park, Michigan Avenue, and the Art Institute of Chicago, with more than 9,000 spaces across the four facilities. ### Is Free Parking Available Near Buckingham Fountain? Free parking is not available near Buckingham Fountain. Drivers should plan around paid garages or limited metered street spaces rather than relying on a free space. Named alternatives include the Grant Park underground garage at Monroe and the Millennium Garages network, which has more than 9,000 spaces across four underground garages. ### How Far Is Adams/Wabash From Buckingham Fountain? Adams/Wabash is the nearest station listed for Buckingham Fountain, 0.5 miles away and a 10-minute walk. The route brings visitors from Chicago's Loop toward Grant Park. 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