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# Parking Near Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, River North

Landmark Parking · River North, Illinois · Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago

Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

220 East Chicago Avenue

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Where Can I Park for Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago?

The most direct option is the covered garage at 220 East Chicago Avenue, the museum’s address. Official rates are $11 for less than 30 minutes, $22 for 30 minutes to 1 hour, and $41 for 3 to 12 hours.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>220 East Chicago Avenue</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Secure Covered Parking at 850 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, 170 yd (2 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Clark/Division, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near River North

[Secure Covered Parking at 850 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago $310.00/mo 170 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/secure-covered-parking-at-850-n-lake-shore-dr-chic-128074) [Valet Parking at The Plaza on Dewitt in Chicago, IL $19.00/day 215 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/valet-parking-at-the-plaza-on-dewitt-in-chicago-il-136121) [Convenient Covered Parking at The Plaza on Dewitt Garage $19.00/day 215 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/convenient-covered-parking-at-the-plaza-on-dewitt--136135) [Convenient & Secure Parking at 777 North Michigan, Chicago $18.00/hr 265 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/convenient-secure-parking-at-777-north-michigan-ch-129050) [Convenient Lake Shore Park Parking in Chicago, IL POA 66 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/convenient-lake-shore-park-parking-in-chicago-il-131563) [Covered Parking at Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago POA 75 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/covered-parking-at-museum-of-contemporary-art-chic-131166)

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## Parking at Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago on East Chicago Avenue

The site has a covered garage at 220 East Chicago Avenue, the museum’s address. The garage is open Monday from 5:00AM to 10:00PM (parkchirp.com), making it the most direct option for visiting the galleries in Streeterville, near River North.

The official MCA parking schedule charges $11 for less than 30 minutes, $22 for 30 minutes to 1 hour, $32 for 1 to 2 hours, $37 for 2 to 3 hours, $41 for 3 to 12 hours, and $47 for 12 to 24 hours (mcachicago.org). Visitors attending paid programs can park in the garage for a $20 flat rate after asking Visitor Experience staff to validate the parking slip (mcachicago.org).

## Other Parking Garages Around the MCA and East Chicago Avenue

The Plaza on Dewitt provides nearby garage parking around the museum, with both valet and covered options listed close to the site. 777 North Michigan also offers a named garage alternative for drivers approaching from Michigan Avenue.

Accessible parking users can receive $20 flat-rate parking in the MCA garage by stopping at the ticket desk and asking for accessible parking validation (mcachicago.org).

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## Parksy Spaces Within a Short Walk of the Museum

Parksy lists secure covered parking at 850 N. Lake Shore Dr., 170 yards away, for $310 a month. The Plaza on Dewitt has a valet space and a covered garage space, both 215 yards away, each priced at $19 a day.

A covered space at 777 North Michigan is 265 yards away and costs $18 an hour. These options give drivers a choice between monthly covered parking, daily parking near The Plaza on Dewitt, and an hourly space farther along Michigan Avenue.

## Busy Periods and Street Parking Near the Streeterville Museum

Parking demand is likely to build around the museum’s public opening period, which is listed as 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (mcachicago.org). Paid programs bring an additional parking consideration because the museum offers validated garage parking at a $20 flat rate for eligible visitors (mcachicago.org).

The museum is at 220 East Chicago Avenue in Streeterville, near River North. Drivers using nearby streets should follow the posted Chicago parking signs and restrictions for the specific block, since curb rules govern where and when a vehicle can remain parked.

## Grand Station and Walking Access to the MCA

Grand is the nearest station, 0.5 miles from the museum and an 11-minute walk. The route brings rail users toward the site at 220 East Chicago Avenue in Streeterville, near River North.

The museum is 0.7 miles from the center of River North, so visitors staying or parking in that area can combine a short local walk with the nearby rail connection. Grand is the clearest station choice for reaching the galleries without driving into the immediate museum block.

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## 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)
- [Plan Your Visit](https://mcachicago.org/visit/)
- [MCA Chicago: Homepage](https://mcachicago.org/)
- [Parking for Museum of Contemporary Art](https://parkchirp.com/facilities/museum-of-contemporary-art-garage/)
- [FAQs](https://mcachicago.org/visit/faq/)
- [Box Office](http://mcachicago.org/visit/box-office/)

\* 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 Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago?

The most direct option is the covered garage at 220 East Chicago Avenue, the museum’s address. Official rates are $11 for less than 30 minutes, $22 for 30 minutes to 1 hour, and $41 for 3 to 12 hours.

### What Are the Parking Rates at Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago?

The garage charges $11 for less than 30 minutes, $22 for 30 minutes to 1 hour, $32 for 1 to 2 hours, $37 for 2 to 3 hours, $41 for 3 to 12 hours, and $47 for 12 to 24 hours. The covered garage is at 220 East Chicago Avenue.

### Is There Validated Parking for Paid Programs?

Visitors attending paid programs can park in the garage for a $20 flat rate after asking Visitor Experience staff to validate the parking slip. Accessible parking users can also receive $20 flat-rate parking in the garage by stopping at the ticket desk and asking for accessible parking validation.

### What Nearby Parking Alternatives Are Available?

Parksy lists secure covered parking at 850 N. Lake Shore Dr., 170 yards away, for $310 a month. The Plaza on Dewitt has valet and covered spaces 215 yards away, each priced at $19 a day. A covered space at 777 North Michigan is 265 yards away and costs $18 an hour.

### When Is Parking Demand Likely to Be Busiest?

Parking demand is likely to build around the museum’s public opening period, listed as 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Paid programs bring an additional parking consideration because eligible visitors can use validated garage parking at a $20 flat rate. Drivers using nearby streets should follow posted Chicago parking signs and restrictions.

### How Far Is Grand Station From the Museum?

Grand is the nearest station, 0.5 miles from the museum and an 11-minute walk. The route brings rail users toward the site at 220 East Chicago Avenue in Streeterville, near River North. The museum is 0.7 miles from the center of River North.

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