--- description: Forest Park Station parking includes CTA rates from $6 on weekends, $7 on weekdays, and a $2-a-day garage option 1.2 mi away. title: Parking Near Forest Park Station, Oak Park | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9686a65c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Forest Park Station, Oak Park Transport Parking · Oak Park, Illinois · Forest Park Station Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 711 Van Buren Street [Airport Parking (MDW)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/il/mdw) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/il/oak-park) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/il/oak-park) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/il/oak-park) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/oak-park) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/oak-park) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/il/oak-park) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/il/oak-park) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/il/oak-park) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/il/oak-park) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/il/oak-park) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/il/oak-park) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/il/oak-park) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/il/oak-park) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/il/oak-park) Where Can I Park for Forest Park Station? Drivers can choose CTA and Pace parking areas, including the South and Overflow Lots and Van Buren Street near the transit center. CTA lists $7 for 12 hours on weekdays and $6 on weekends. Off-site options include a secure 24/7 private space 0.9 mi away for $150 a month or Emerson Garage, 1.2 mi away, for $2 a day. Listen to article 5:02 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
711 Van Buren Street
Closest listed space
Subaru, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
Nearest station
Harlem, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
## Parking Near Oak Park [Subaru $100.00/mo 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/forest-park/subaru-205414) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Oak Park, IL $150.00/mo 0.9 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/oak-park/secure-247-private-parking-oak-park-il-4324) [Convenient Parking Garage in Oak Park, IL - Eleven33 $2.00/mo 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/oak-park/convenient-parking-garage-in-oak-park-il-eleven33-134847) [Secure Parking at The Emerson Garage in Oak Park, IL $2.00/day 1.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/oak-park/secure-parking-at-the-emerson-garage-in-oak-park-i-132886) [Secure Garage Parking in Downtown Chicago $15.00/hr 1.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/secure-garage-parking-downtown-chicago-176929) [Affordable Driveway Parking – Daily or Monthly $5.00/day 1.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/oak-park/affordable-driveway-parking-daily-monthly-205447) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A train at a railway station platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9686a65c.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@tree-diagram-634823444) / tree diagram ## Parksy Parking Near Forest Park Station Parksy lists a secure 24/7 private parking space 0.9 mi from the station for $150 a month. The monthly option suits a regular commuter who wants a reserved base away from the station rather than a daily search for curb space. A parking garage at Eleven33 in Oak Park is 1.1 mi away and costs $2 a month. The Emerson Garage is 1.2 mi away and costs $2 a day, giving occasional drivers a low-cost daily choice farther from the station. For drivers continuing into the city, secure garage parking in Downtown Chicago is 1.5 mi away and costs $15 an hour. The Parksy spaces are spread across private, garage and downtown options, so their distances and pricing suit different travel patterns rather than a single station-side parking need. ## Commuter Parking Choices at Forest Park The CTA Park & Ride rates provide a 12-hour weekday or weekend option for a standard rail commute: $7 on weekdays and $6 on weekends (transitchicago.com). CTA also publishes a broader Park & Ride schedule of $10 for 0 to 14 hours and $16 for 24 hours (transitchicago.com). Drivers who need a longer-term arrangement can use the Parksy private space priced at $150 a month, while the $2-a-day Emerson Garage listing is aimed at shorter visits. Parking is also identified in the South and Overflow Lots and on Van Buren Street near the transit center (pacebus.com). Those locations give commuters more than one arrival area to consider when the primary lot is inconvenient. Show map of Oak Park ## Street Parking and Transit-Center Rules Near the Station Parking around the station is organized through CTA and Pace facilities rather than a single undifferentiated curbside area. The separate CTA parking schedule lists $10 for 0 to 14 hours and $16 for 24 hours (transitchicago.com), so commuters should match the posted facility terms to the lot they use. The transit center information describes the South, Overflow and Van Buren Street areas as designated parking locations (pacebus.com). Drivers using the station should keep their vehicle within those identified areas rather than treating every street around 711 Van Buren Street as station parking. ## Harlem Connections and Alternatives From Forest Park Harlem is the nearest station, 0.5 mi from the station, with an 11-minute walk between the two locations. Forest Park Transit Center provides a bus connection point alongside the rail station. Pace identifies parking at the South and Overflow Lots and on Van Buren Street on the northwest side of the CTA station (pacebus.com), allowing drivers to combine a lot arrival with transit-center services. The station is 1.8 mi from Oak Park center, while Parksy also lists garage and private spaces between 0.9 mi and 1.5 mi away for commuters comparing off-site parking. Show street view near Forest Park 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) - [Forest Park Station Information](https://www.transitchicago.com/station/forp/) - [CTA Park & Ride: Park at 'L' stations](https://www.transitchicago.com/parking/) - [Forest Park Transit Center](https://www.pacebus.com/facility/forest-park-transit-center) \* 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 Forest Park Station? Drivers can choose CTA and Pace parking areas, including the South and Overflow Lots and Van Buren Street near the transit center. CTA lists $7 for 12 hours on weekdays and $6 on weekends. Off-site options include a secure 24/7 private space 0.9 mi away for $150 a month or Emerson Garage, 1.2 mi away, for $2 a day. ### What Does CTA Parking Cost for a Forest Park Station Commute? CTA lists a 12-hour weekday option for $7 and a 12-hour weekend option for $6. A separate CTA schedule lists $10 for 0 to 14 hours and $16 for 24 hours. Drivers should match the posted terms to the facility they use, because the station’s parking is organized through CTA and Pace facilities rather than one undifferentiated curbside area. ### Where Are the Designated Parking Areas Near the Transit Center? Pace identifies parking in the South and Overflow Lots and on Van Buren Street near the transit center. The Van Buren Street area is on the northwest side of the CTA station. Drivers should keep vehicles within these identified parking areas rather than treating every street around 711 Van Buren Street as station parking. ### What Monthly Parking Is Available for Regular Commuters? A secure 24/7 private parking space is 0.9 mi away and costs $150 a month. This monthly option suits a regular commuter who wants a reserved base away from the station instead of searching for curb space each day. A parking garage at Eleven33 is 1.1 mi away and costs $2 a month. ### What Low-Cost Daily Parking Options Are Available? The Emerson Garage is 1.2 mi away and costs $2 a day, making it a low-cost daily choice for occasional drivers. CTA also lists $7 for 12 hours on weekdays and $6 on weekends. Its broader schedule lists $10 for 0 to 14 hours and $16 for 24 hours. ### How Close Is Harlem, and What Transit Connection Does It Provide? Harlem is 0.5 mi from the station, with an 11-minute walk between the two locations. 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