Parking Near Concordia University Chicago, Oak Park
Where Can I Park for Concordia University Chicago?
Concordia University Chicago is at 7400 Augusta Street in River Forest. Visitors should use lots marked for visitors or special events, where event parking is free. The campus parking structure on Bonnie Brae operates from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Priced nearby alternatives include The Emerson Garage at $2 a day, 0.9 miles away, and Eleven33 at $2 a month, 1.0 mile away.
- Address
- 7400 Augusta Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at The Emerson Garage in Oak Park, IL, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Harlem/Lake station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near Oak Park
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Donovan Kelly
Parking at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest
Concordia University Chicago is at 7400 Augusta Street in River Forest, near Oak Park. The campus parking garage is a five-story structure on Bonnie Brae between Thomas and Division Streets (cuchicago.edu). Students, staff and regular campus users should follow the university’s parking regulations rather than treating the garage as unrestricted visitor parking.
Visitors can use lots marked specifically for visitors or special events, and campus event parking is free (cuchicago.edu). The campus map identifies Augusta Street as having public parking and Bonnie Brae Place as having no parking (cuchicago.edu). The parking structure operates from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day, while lots 1, 3 and 5 operate from 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends (cuchicago.edu).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the CUC Campus
The closest Parksy option shown for the campus is a private parking space associated with Adler University in Chicago, 181 yards away. It is listed without a public price, so it is not a priced option for comparing student or visitor budgets. The priced choices start farther out and cover different parking needs.
A secure parking space at The Emerson Garage in Oak Park is 0.9 miles away at $2 a day, making it suited to a student or staff member seeking a low-cost daily space. A parking garage at Eleven33 is 1.0 mile away at $2 a month, which fits longer-term student or staff parking. Secure 24/7 private parking in Oak Park is 1.3 miles away at $150 a month, offering a monthly option for regular users. Secure garage parking in Downtown Chicago is 2.2 miles away at $15 an hour, better suited to a visitor needing hourly parking than to a daily commuter.
Shopping and Public Parking Around River Forest and Oak Park
The campus is near Oak Park, whose wider parking supply includes the priced Parksy spaces at The Emerson Garage and Eleven33. The Emerson Garage is 0.9 miles from the campus and costs $2 a day, while Eleven33 is 1.0 mile away and costs $2 a month. These facilities are practical alternatives for students and staff who can leave a car away from the campus lots.
Public parking information for nearby shopping centers and council-operated car parks is not supported by the local listings used for this guide, so the useful nearby alternatives are the Parksy spaces with published prices and the campus visitor or event lots. Visitors attending an event can use the university’s designated special-event lots, where parking is free (cuchicago.edu). The campus map also marks public parking on Augusta Street (cuchicago.edu).
Busy Parking Periods and Street Restrictions at CUC
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest during campus events because the university directs visitors to special-event lots rather than general campus spaces. Event parking on campus is free, and visitor parking is directed to lots designated for visitors or special events (cuchicago.edu). Students, staff and visitors should allow for event demand when arriving at 7400 Augusta Street.
The campus regulations give the parking structure daily operating hours of 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., with lots 1, 3 and 5 opening at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. on weekends (cuchicago.edu). The campus map marks Bonnie Brae Place as no parking, while Augusta Street is marked for public parking (cuchicago.edu). Those street designations make Bonnie Brae unsuitable for stopping or waiting near the garage entrance.
Walking From Harlem/Lake Station to Concordia University Chicago
Harlem/Lake station is the nearest listed rail stop, 0.9 miles from the campus and a 19-minute walk. The station provides a practical option for students, staff or visitors who would rather avoid finding a space around 7400 Augusta Street.
Drivers using the Parksy spaces should distinguish parking distance from the station route: The Emerson Garage is 0.9 miles from the campus, Eleven33 is 1.0 mile away, secure 24/7 private parking is 1.3 miles away, and the Downtown Chicago garage is 2.2 miles away. The campus itself is 1.6 miles from Oak Park centre, so a rail-and-walk approach can be useful when campus parking is busy.
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* 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 Concordia University Chicago?
Concordia University Chicago is at 7400 Augusta Street in River Forest. Visitors should use lots marked for visitors or special events, where event parking is free. The campus parking structure on Bonnie Brae operates from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Priced nearby alternatives include The Emerson Garage at $2 a day, 0.9 miles away, and Eleven33 at $2 a month, 1.0 mile away.
What Are the Parking Hours at Concordia University Chicago?
The campus parking structure operates from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day. Lots 1, 3 and 5 operate from 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends. Students, staff and regular campus users should follow the university’s parking regulations rather than treating the structure as unrestricted visitor parking.
Is Event Parking Free at Concordia University Chicago?
Yes. Visitors attending an event can use the university’s designated special-event lots, where parking is free. Visitors should use lots marked specifically for visitors or special events, rather than assuming general campus spaces are available. Parking pressure is likely to be greatest during campus events, so allow for event demand when arriving at 7400 Augusta Street.
What Are the Cheapest Nearby Priced Parking Options?
The Emerson Garage in Oak Park is 0.9 miles from campus and costs $2 a day, making it suited to a student or staff member seeking a low-cost daily space. Eleven33 is 1.0 mile away and costs $2 a month, which fits longer-term student or staff parking. Both are priced Parksy alternatives away from campus lots.
Where Is Public Parking Near Concordia University Chicago?
The campus map identifies Augusta Street as having public parking and Bonnie Brae Place as having no parking. Bonnie Brae Place is therefore unsuitable for stopping or waiting near the garage entrance. Visitors can also use university lots designated for visitors or special events, while event parking in those special-event lots is free.
Can I Walk From Harlem/Lake Station to Campus?
Harlem/Lake station is the nearest listed rail stop, 0.9 miles from campus and a 19-minute walk. It provides a practical option for students, staff or visitors who would rather avoid finding a space around 7400 Augusta Street. A rail-and-walk approach can be useful when campus parking is busy, and the campus is 1.6 miles from Oak Park centre.
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