Parking Near Oakton–Skokie Station, Evanston
Where Can I Park for Oakton–Skokie Station?
The nearest named parking alternative is the Skokie Swift South Lot beside Dempster–Skokie Station at 5127 Oakton Street, 0.9 miles from Oakton–Skokie and a 19-minute walk. Its daily fee is $3, payable inside the station with cash, credit or debit. Private options include a $25 a day spot 2.6 miles away.
- Address
- 4800 Oakton Street
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking in Skokie, IL - Contact for Rates, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Dempster–Skokie, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near Evanston
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Parksy Parking Near the Oakton Street Station
Parksy lists an off-alley parking spot near ETHS sports, 2.6 miles away, at $25 a day. The space suits a driver who wants a private off-street option rather than searching for curb parking near the station.
A parking lot in Chicago is listed 2.9 miles away for $40 a day. A secure private parking space in Chicago's 60645 area is 3.3 miles away and costs $130 a month, making the monthly option more relevant to a regular driver who can manage the longer approach.
The Parksy choices are spread across different areas and price structures, so the closest listed spaces are not the priced options. The $25 daily spot, $40 daily lot and $130 monthly space give occasional and longer-term drivers distinct ways to leave a vehicle off street.
Daily Parking at Dempster–Skokie for Commuters
The practical CTA park-and-ride alternative is the Skokie Swift South Lot beside Dempster–Skokie Station at 5127 Oakton Street. The daily fee is $3, paid inside the station with cash, credit or debit (Skokie.org).
CTA's general park-and-ride rates are $10 for 0 to 14 hours and $16 for 24 hours. Each additional 24 hours, or fraction thereof, is $16, and a special multi-day discount rate is $12 a day (transitchicago.com).
The $3 South Lot rate is the specific daily option for this nearby station, while CTA's broader parking schedule provides longer-stay rates (Skokie.org; transitchicago.com).
Dempster–Skokie Connections From Oakton–Skokie
Dempster–Skokie is the nearest station to Oakton–Skokie at 0.9 miles, a 19-minute walk. It is the local park-and-ride alternative named for vehicle parking, with the South Lot next to the station (Skokie.org).
Both stations serve the CTA Yellow Line. Oakton–Skokie is the Yellow Line station serving downtown Skokie, while Dempster–Skokie provides the nearby parking access for drivers who need to leave a car before continuing by rail (Wikipedia; Skokie.org).
The station is 3.1 miles from Evanston center. Sheltered bicycle parking is available at Oakton–Skokie, offering a non-car connection for the final approach from nearby neighborhoods (transitchicago.com).
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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 Oakton–Skokie Station?
The nearest named parking alternative is the Skokie Swift South Lot beside Dempster–Skokie Station at 5127 Oakton Street, 0.9 miles from Oakton–Skokie and a 19-minute walk. Its daily fee is $3, payable inside the station with cash, credit or debit. Private options include a $25 a day spot 2.6 miles away.
How Much Does Parking Cost at the Skokie Swift South Lot?
The Skokie Swift South Lot beside Dempster–Skokie Station costs $3 daily. This is the specific daily option for the nearby station, while CTA's broader schedule lists $10 for 0 to 14 hours and $16 for 24 hours.
How Far Is Dempster–Skokie From Oakton–Skokie?
Dempster–Skokie is 0.9 miles from Oakton–Skokie, a 19-minute walk. The stations both serve the CTA Yellow Line. Dempster–Skokie is the nearby park-and-ride alternative with the South Lot next to the station, while Oakton–Skokie serves downtown Skokie.
What Private Parking Options Are Available Near Oakton–Skokie Station?
Parksy lists an off-alley parking spot near ETHS sports for $25 a day, 2.6 mi away. A parking lot in Chicago is listed for $40 a day, 2.9 mi away. A secure private parking space in Chicago's 60645 area costs $130 a month and is 3.3 mi away.
What Are CTA's Longer-Stay Parking Rates?
CTA's general park-and-ride rates are $10 for 0 to 14 hours and $16 for 24 hours. Each additional 24 hours, or fraction thereof, is $16. A special multi-day discount rate is $12 a day. The $3 South Lot rate is the specific daily option for the nearby station.
Can I Use a Non-Car Connection to Oakton–Skokie?
Sheltered bicycle parking is available at Oakton–Skokie, offering a non-car connection for the final approach from nearby neighborhoods. Oakton–Skokie serves downtown Skokie and is on the CTA Yellow Line. Dempster–Skokie provides nearby parking access for drivers continuing by rail.
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