Parking Near Western Avenue Station, Little Italy
Where Can I Park for Western Avenue Station?
Western Avenue Station has a 21-space Metra lot at 1717 South Western Avenue, operated by SP+ Parking. Daily parking is available through the Parkmobile app with Zone 234, and the parking contact is 773-714-9262. Drivers seeking a more structured alternative can book either of two Parksy garages priced at $20 a day, both 1.5 miles away.
- Address
- 1717 South Western Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Mount Sinai Hospital Parking Garage in Chicago, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Western, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Parking Near Little Italy
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Western Avenue Station’s 21-Space Metra Lot
The station has one parking lot with 21 spaces, according to Metra (metra.com). SP+ Parking operates the facility, and drivers can reach the parking contact at 773-714-9262 (metra.com). The compact capacity makes this a useful option for an early commuter, but it is not a large reserve of spaces for the surrounding Lower West Side.
Daily parking can be paid through the Parkmobile app using Zone 234 (metra.com). Metra identifies the facility as a station parking lot, while the station address is 1717 South Western Avenue. Drivers heading from near Little Italy can use the station’s South Western Avenue location as the navigation point before choosing between the lot and nearby private parking.
Street Parking Near 1717 South Western Avenue
Metra’s station page identifies SP+ Parking as the parking contact and directs drivers to Parkmobile for daily parking in Zone 234 (metra.com).
For a commuter leaving a vehicle near the station, the practical distinction is important: the documented paid option is the Metra lot, while street spaces require drivers to follow the signs posted on the particular block. Chicago’s CTA station parking program separately lists paid parking at participating 'L' stations, so a CTA lot should not be treated as a free street alternative (transitchicago.com).
Parksy Garages for Drivers Near the Lower West Side
Parksy lists two priced garage options 1.5 miles from the station. One is a garage at 211 W. Adams St. in Chicago for $20 a day, while the other is a downtown Chicago parking garage also priced at $20 a day. These spaces suit drivers who prefer a booked garage to the station’s limited 21-space lot.
The two garages are better matched to commuters who can allow extra travel from downtown or who need a more structured parking setting than a small station facility.
Planning a Weekday Commute From the Station
The station’s 21 total parking spaces make early arrival especially relevant for drivers relying on the on-site lot (metra.com). SP+ Parking is the listed parking operator, and the Parkmobile app supports daily parking through Zone 234 (metra.com).
Metra’s station information also provides a parking contact at 773-714-9262 for questions about the facility (metra.com). Drivers who need a guaranteed alternative can consider the two Parksy garage spaces priced at $20 a day, both 1.5 miles away, rather than depending entirely on the small station lot.
Western Avenue and Nearby Transit Connections
Western station is the nearest listed station, 0.2 miles away, or about a 5-minute walk. The station itself is in the Lower West Side near Little Italy, at 1717 South Western Avenue.
CTA also publishes park-and-ride pricing for its 'L' stations: $10 for 0 to 14 hours, $16 for 24 hours, and $16 for each additional 24 hours (transitchicago.com). CTA lists a special multi-day discount rate of $12 a day (transitchicago.com). Those rates provide a separate rail-parking option for drivers prepared to use a CTA station instead of the Metra lot.
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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 Western Avenue Station?
Western Avenue Station has a 21-space Metra lot at 1717 South Western Avenue, operated by SP+ Parking. Daily parking is available through the Parkmobile app with Zone 234, and the parking contact is 773-714-9262. Drivers seeking a more structured alternative can book either of two Parksy garages priced at $20 a day, both 1.5 miles away.
How Many Spaces Are in the Station Parking Lot?
The Metra station parking lot has 21 spaces. SP+ Parking operates the lot, and drivers can contact the parking facility at 773-714-9262 with questions.
How Do I Pay for Daily Parking?
Drivers can pay for daily parking in the Metra lot through the Parkmobile app using Zone 234. The station page identifies SP+ Parking as the parking contact. Street spaces are a separate consideration, so drivers should follow the signs posted on the particular block.
What Garage Alternatives Are Available Nearby?
Parksy lists two priced garage options 1.5 miles from the station. One is at 211 W. Adams St. in Chicago for $20 a day, and the other is a downtown Chicago parking garage also priced at $20 a day. These options suit drivers who prefer a booked garage to the limited station lot.
How Far Is Western Station, and How Long Is the Walk?
Western station is the nearest listed station, 0.2 miles away, or about a 5-minute walk. The station is in the Lower West Side near Little Italy, at 1717 South Western Avenue. Drivers can use the South Western Avenue location as the navigation point when choosing parking.
What Are the CTA Park-and-Ride Rates?
CTA publishes park-and-ride pricing for its 'L' stations at $10 for 0 to 14 hours, $16 for 24 hours, and $16 for each additional 24 hours. CTA also lists a special multi-day discount rate of $12 a day. These rates are a separate rail-parking option from the Metra lot.
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