Parking Near Dempster Station, Evanston
Where Can I Park for Dempster Station?
Dempster Station is at 1322 Sherman Avenue, with the rail entrance at 1316 Sherman Place. Evanston street meters, city garages, and surface lots are free on Sundays and certain holidays. For a predictable weekday space, a secure 24/7 private space is 291 yards away for $85 a week, while a nearby lot space costs $3 an hour.
- Address
- 1322 Sherman Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Lot Parking in Evanston, IL – Just $3/Hour, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Davis, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Parking at Dempster Station
The station at 1322 Sherman Avenue is served by the CTA Purple Line, with the rail entrance at 1316 Sherman Place (wikipedia.org).
For drivers planning a weekday journey, the address places the station in central Evanston, 0.4 miles from Evanston center. The station is close to the downtown street network, so a private space or public parking option away from the platform can be more useful than relying on a dedicated rail lot.
Street Parking Near the Station
Evanston provides street meters, city garages, and surface lots, with parking free on Sundays and certain holidays (downtownevanston.org).
Drivers using a metered street space should allow for the applicable paid period on days that are not covered by the Sunday or holiday provision. The cited downtown parking guidance does not provide a local time limit, resident-zone rule, or enforcement schedule for the station streets.
Commuter Choices for the Station
The Sunday and certain-holiday free-parking provision covers street meters, city garages, and surface lots in Evanston (downtownevanston.org).
No permit, pre-booking, season-ticket, daily-ticket, peak-availability, or station-rate details are published in the cited station parking information. A commuter who needs a predictable weekday space can instead use one of the priced private options listed nearby, with weekly access available on two spaces.
Parksy Spaces Near Dempster Station
A secure 24/7 private parking space in Evanston is 291 yards away and costs $85 a week. The distance and round-the-clock access suit a regular commuter who wants a reserved weekly arrangement rather than a metered stop.
A nearby lot space is 0.5 miles away and costs $3 an hour. A convenient private parking space with 24/7 access is 0.6 miles away and costs $110 a week, making it better suited to a commuter who values ongoing access and can accept the longer walk.
Connections From Dempster Station
Davis is the nearest station, 0.4 miles away, or a 9-minute walk. The connection gives rail passengers another nearby CTA station within walking distance when a journey or service pattern makes Davis more convenient.
Pace Route 250 provides daily service from downtown Evanston to Des Plaines Metra station via Dempster, then continues south to the O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility (pacebus.com). This creates a bus alternative for passengers traveling toward Des Plaines or O'Hare without driving the entire route.
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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 Dempster Station?
Dempster Station is at 1322 Sherman Avenue, with the rail entrance at 1316 Sherman Place. Evanston street meters, city garages, and surface lots are free on Sundays and certain holidays. For a predictable weekday space, a secure 24/7 private space is 291 yards away for $85 a week, while a nearby lot space costs $3 an hour.
Is Street Parking Free Near Dempster Station?
Evanston street meters, city garages, and surface lots are free on Sundays and certain holidays. On other days, drivers using a metered street space should allow for the applicable paid period. The cited downtown parking guidance does not provide a local time limit, resident-zone rule, or enforcement schedule for station streets.
What Is the Best Weekly Parking Option Near Dempster Station?
A secure 24/7 private parking space in Evanston is 291 yards away and costs $85 a week. Its distance and round-the-clock access suit a regular commuter wanting a reserved weekly arrangement. Another private space with 24/7 access is 0.6 miles away and costs $110 a week.
How Much Does Nearby Lot Parking Cost?
A nearby lot space costs $3 an hour and is 0.5 miles away. It may suit a shorter parking need, while a commuter seeking predictable weekday access can consider the private weekly options. The $85-a-week space is 291 yards away and has secure 24/7 access.
How Far Is Davis From Dempster Station?
Davis is 0.4 miles away, or a 9-minute walk. It gives rail passengers another nearby CTA station within walking distance when a journey or service pattern makes Davis more convenient. Dempster Station is served by the CTA Purple Line, with its rail entrance at 1316 Sherman Place.
Can I Take a Bus From Dempster Station Toward O'Hare?
Pace Route 250 provides daily service from downtown Evanston to Des Plaines Metra station via Dempster, then continues south to the O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. This creates a bus alternative for passengers traveling toward Des Plaines or O'Hare without driving the entire route.
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