--- description: Main Station has 86 official parking spaces, Parkmobile Zone 231, and nearby options from $3 an hour, $85 a week, or $100 a month. title: Parking Near Main Station, Evanston | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-main-station-evanston-7f1c26.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Main Station, Evanston Transport Parking · Evanston, Illinois · Main Station Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 833 Chicago Avenue [Airport Parking (ORD)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/il/ord) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/il/evanston) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/il/evanston) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/il/evanston) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/evanston) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/evanston) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/il/evanston) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/il/evanston) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/il/evanston) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/il/evanston) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/il/evanston) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/il/evanston) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/il/evanston) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/il/evanston) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/il/evanston) Where Can I Park at Main Station? Main Station has four official parking lots with 86 spaces, and daily parking is available through the Parkmobile app using Zone 231. Daily rates expire at midnight each day. Nearby Parksy options include three spaces at $3 an hour, 0.5 mi or 0.6 mi away, plus weekly and monthly spaces for longer stays. Listen to article 4:36 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.
Address
833 Chicago Avenue
Closest listed space
Affordable Parking Lot in Evanston - Just $3/Hour!, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
Nearest station
Evanston Main Street, 69 yd (1 min walk)
## Parking Near Evanston [Affordable Parking Lot in Evanston - Just $3/Hour! $3.00/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/evanston/affordable-parking-lot-evanston-3hour-167447) [Convenient Lot Parking in Evanston, IL - Just $3/Hour $3.00/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/evanston/convenient-lot-parking-evanston-il-3hour-167446) [Convenient Lot Parking in Evanston - $3/hour $3.00/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/evanston/convenient-lot-parking-evanston-3hour-167444) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Evanston, IL $85.00/wk 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/evanston/secure-247-private-parking-evanston-il-5011) [Affordable Monthly Parking Lot Space $100.00/mo 0.9 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/affordable-monthly-parking-lot-space-205341) [Premium Parking at 600 Main St. in Evanston, IL POA 62 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/evanston/premium-parking-at-600-main-st-in-evanston-il-133823) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Main Station, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-main-station-evanston-7f1c26.webp) Main Station, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Main Station The station is served by four parking lots with 86 spaces in total, according to Metra (metra.com). SP+ Parking handles parking contact for the station, and the [Parkmobile](https://www.parksy.com/blog/parkmobile-united-states-review-pros-cons-summary-services) app can be used for daily parking in Zone 231 (metra.com). The station sits at 833 Chicago Avenue, while the related Metra station listing gives the address as 600 Main Street (metra.com). The Metra parking information states that daily rates expire at midnight each day (metraparking.com). ## Street Parking Around Main Station Metered street parking in Evanston is enforced from 8 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday, citywide, according to Downtown Evanston (downtownevanston.org). Those hours matter for commuters leaving a car near the station during a weekday journey. The station is on Main Street between Chicago Avenue and Custer Avenue, with the CTA Main station immediately to the east, according to Wikipedia (wikipedia.org). Parking rules therefore apply across a busy rail and rapid-transit area, rather than only beside the station entrance. Show map of Evanston ## Commuter Parking at the Station Metra lists four parking lots and 86 total spaces at the station, making the official lots a limited resource for regular commuters (metra.com). Daily parking can be paid through the Parkmobile app using Zone 231 (metra.com). Daily rates expire at midnight each day, so a ticket or mobile parking session is tied to the calendar day rather than an open-ended overnight period (metraparking.com). The station's SP+ Parking contact is 773-714-9262 for parking-related assistance (metra.com). ## Parksy Spaces Near Main Station Three nearby Parksy lot spaces are listed at $3 an hour: two are 0.5 mi away and one is 0.6 mi away. These spaces suit drivers who want hourly parking within walking distance without relying on the station lots. A private parking space 0.7 mi away costs $85 a week, making it better suited to a regular weekly commuter. A monthly lot space 0.9 mi away costs $100 a month and fits drivers seeking a longer-term arrangement. ## Rail and Transit Connections From Main Station The nearest station is Evanston Main Street, 69 yd away, or a 1 min walk. CTA's Main station is immediately east of the Metra station, while the Metra platform area lies on Main Street between Chicago Avenue and Custer Avenue, according to Wikipedia (wikipedia.org). Evanston centre is 0.8 mi from the station, so the location also works for drivers combining parking with a short trip into the center. Show street view near Main Station ## 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) - [Evanston](https://www.metraparking.com/evanston-main-street/) - [Evanston Main Street](https://metra.com/train-lines/stations/evanston-main-street) - [Evanston Central Street Station Parking Lot Map](https://www.metra.com/train-lines/stations/centralst/parking) - [Evanston Main Street Station Parking Lot Map](https://metra.com/train-lines/stations/mainst/parking) - [Parking](https://downtownevanston.org/parking) \* 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 at Main Station? Main Station has four official parking lots with 86 spaces, and daily parking is available through the Parkmobile app using Zone 231. Daily rates expire at midnight each day. Nearby Parksy options include three spaces at $3 an hour, 0.5 mi or 0.6 mi away, plus weekly and monthly spaces for longer stays. ### How Many Parking Spaces Are at Main Station? The station has four official parking lots with 86 spaces in total, according to Metra. Three listed spaces cost $3 an hour and are 0.5 mi or 0.6 mi away, within walking distance of the station. ### How Do I Pay for Daily Parking at Main Station? Daily parking can be paid through the Parkmobile app using Zone 231. Daily rates expire at midnight each day, so a ticket or mobile parking session applies to the calendar day rather than an open-ended overnight period. SP+ Parking handles parking contact, with assistance available at 773-714-9262. ### What Are the Street Parking Enforcement Hours Near Main Station? Metered street parking in Evanston is enforced citywide from 8 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday. These hours matter for commuters leaving a car near the station during a weekday journey. The station is on Main Street between Chicago Avenue and Custer Avenue, in an area also served by CTA Main station. ### Are There Weekly or Monthly Parking Options Near Main Station? A private parking space 0.7 mi away costs $85 a week, making it suited to a regular weekly commuter. A monthly lot space 0.9 mi away costs $100 a month for a longer-term arrangement. These options are alternatives to the station's four lots and 86 total spaces. ### How Far Is the Nearest Transit Station From Main Station Parking? The nearest station is Evanston Main Street, 69 yd away, or a 1 min walk. CTA's Main station is immediately east of the Metra station. 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