Parking Near Museum of Broadcast Communications, River North
Where Can I Park for the Museum of Broadcast Communications?
The recommended garage is Standard Parking at 401 North State Street, also called AMA Plaza Garage, diagonally across from the museum, with the Hertz sign marking the entry area. Parksy lists covered parking at AMA Plaza 64 yd away for $8 an hour, while two 401 N. State Street spaces are 110 yd away for $13 a day.
- Address
- 9 West Kinzie Street
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Covered Parking at AMA Plaza - Chicago, IL, 64 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Clark/Lake, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
Parking Near River North
Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Ray Zhu
Parking Near the Museum of Broadcast Communications on West Kinzie Street
The Museum of Broadcast Communications is at 9 West Kinzie Street in Near North Side, near River North. The nearest recommended facility named for visitors is the Standard Parking garage at 401 North State Street, also identified as AMA Plaza Garage. The Radio Hall of Fame directs visitors there and says it is diagonally across from the museum, with the Hertz sign as the landmark (radiohalloffame.com).
For a short stay, Parksy lists covered parking at AMA Plaza 64 yd from the site for $8 an hour. A second nearby garage space is 67 yd away and costs $13 an hour. These locations put drivers close to the entrance without relying on street parking around West Kinzie Street.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the MBC
Parksy lists two covered spaces at 401 N. State Street, 110 yd from the site. Each costs $13 a day, making them a practical option for a museum visit lasting several hours or most of the day. The two listings share the same address and distance but are separate spaces.
A garage at The Courtyard River North is 149 yd away and costs $30 a day. The monthly option suits drivers who visit the Near North Side regularly rather than making a single museum trip.
Other Named Garages Around Near North Side
ParkChirp identifies a garage at 33 W. Ontario Street among the facilities near the site (parkchirp.com). Its nearby-facilities list also includes 225 West Wacker, described as 281 North Franklin, plus garages at 303 E. LaSalle, and 345 E.
The Radio Hall of Fame specifically directs museum visitors to the Standard Parking facility at 401 North State Street, also called AMA Plaza Garage, rather than naming a separate free lot (radiohalloffame.com). The garage is diagonally across from the museum, and the Hertz sign helps drivers identify the entry area (radiohalloffame.com).
Busy Chicago Periods and Street Parking Around West Kinzie
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest when activity increases around Near North Side and River North, particularly during busy shopping, dining, entertainment, and downtown event periods. The museum’s location on West Kinzie Street places visitors in a dense central district, so reserving a nearby garage space is more predictable than searching for an open curb space.
Drivers using surrounding streets should follow the posted signs and curb markings for the exact block. The named visitor guidance sends museum patrons to the AMA Plaza Garage across from the site rather than directing them to unrestricted street parking (radiohalloffame.com). A garage reservation also avoids extending a visit while searching for a legal curb space.
Grand Station and Walking Access to the Museum
Grand station is the nearest rail stop, at 301 yd from the Museum of Broadcast Communications. The walk takes 4 minutes. This is the clearest transit alternative for visitors who would rather avoid driving into the busy Near North Side area near River North.
The site is 0.5 mi from the center of River North, while the station approach is shorter at 301 yd. From Grand, visitors can walk to 9 West Kinzie Street in 4 minutes, making rail useful for a short visit or for trips when nearby garages are 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 the Museum of Broadcast Communications?
The recommended garage is Standard Parking at 401 North State Street, also called AMA Plaza Garage, diagonally across from the museum, with the Hertz sign marking the entry area. Parksy lists covered parking at AMA Plaza 64 yd away for $8 an hour, while two 401 N. State Street spaces are 110 yd away for $13 a day.
What Is the Closest Parking Option?
Parksy lists covered parking at AMA Plaza 64 yd from the site for $8 an hour. A second nearby garage space is 67 yd away and costs $13 an hour. These options put drivers close to the entrance without relying on street parking around West Kinzie Street.
Is There Affordable All-Day Parking Nearby?
Two covered spaces at 401 N. State Street are 110 yd from the site and cost $13 a day each.
What Garage Does the Visitor Guidance Recommend?
The Radio Hall of Fame directs visitors to the Standard Parking facility at 401 North State Street, also identified as AMA Plaza Garage. It is diagonally across from the museum, and the Hertz sign helps drivers identify the entry area.
Should I Reserve a Garage During Busy Periods?
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest during busy shopping, dining, entertainment, and downtown event periods around Near North Side and River North. Reserving a nearby garage space is more predictable than searching for an open curb space, and drivers should follow posted signs and curb markings.
Can I Take Public Transportation Instead of Driving?
Grand station is the nearest rail stop, at 301 yd from the site, and the walk takes 4 minutes. From Grand, visitors can walk to 9 West Kinzie Street in 4 minutes, making rail useful when nearby garages are busy or drivers prefer to avoid the area.
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