Parking Near Mars Station, Oak Park
Where Can I Park for Mars Station?
Mars Station is at 6801 West Shakespeare Avenue in Austin, near Oak Park, and has a Metra station-operated lot with a parking-lot map. Daily rates expire at midnight each day. For a longer-term alternative, two Parksy monthly spaces are 0.8 mi away for $119 a month, including outdoor and secure 24/7 options.
- Address
- 6801 West Shakespeare Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Chicago's Galewood Area, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Mont Clare, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Parking Near Oak Park
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Parking at Mars Station on West Shakespeare Avenue
Mars Station is a Metra station on the Milwaukee District West Line at 6801 West Shakespeare Avenue in Austin, near Oak Park. The station is listed with a parking lot map by Metra, giving drivers a station-operated location to consider before boarding (metra.com).
Daily rates at the station lot expire at midnight each day, according to the Metra parking guide (metraparking.com). The station address is also listed as 6801 West Shakespeare Ave in Chicago (metraparking.com). Drivers using the station lot should allow time to find the marked entrance and complete payment before walking to the platform.
Parksy Parking Near the Station and Oak Park
The closest priced Parksy options are two monthly spaces 0.8 mi away: outdoor parking at 2600 N Narragansett Ave for $119 a month and a secure 24/7 lot in Chicago's Galewood area for $119 a month. These spaces suit commuters who want a longer-term alternative to daily station parking.
A secure 24/7 private space is 2.6 mi away for $150 a month. The monthly options are aimed at regular commuters, while the daily garage listing better fits occasional parking.
Driving and Parking Around 6801 West Shakespeare Avenue
The station is in Austin, near Oak Park, at 6801 West Shakespeare Avenue. Metra's station parking page provides a parking-lot map for the location (metra.com), so drivers should use the marked station lot rather than treating nearby residential curb space as an extension of the rail parking area.
The Metra parking guide states that daily rates expire at midnight each day (metraparking.com). The station listing also gives police contact information as 312-322-2800 and a further contact number as 312-322-2999 (metra.com). Those contacts are the published enforcement and parking references for the station area.
Mont Clare Connection and Wider Rail Access
Mont Clare is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from the station, with a 9-minute walk.
Mars Station is on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line, and the line connects with Chicago Union Station. The station is 9.1 mi from Chicago Union Station, according to the station description (Wikipedia). For a driver approaching from Oak Park, the Mont Clare option and the station's own lot provide two rail access points to compare before a commute.
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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 Mars Station?
Mars Station is at 6801 West Shakespeare Avenue in Austin, near Oak Park, and has a Metra station-operated lot with a parking-lot map. Daily rates expire at midnight each day. For a longer-term alternative, two Parksy monthly spaces are 0.8 mi away for $119 a month, including outdoor and secure 24/7 options.
What Is the Address of Mars Station?
The station address is 6801 West Shakespeare Avenue, also listed as 6801 West Shakespeare Ave in Chicago. Mars Station is in Austin, near Oak Park, on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line. Drivers should allow time to find the marked entrance and complete payment before walking to the platform.
How Much Does Parking at the Station Lot Cost?
The Metra parking guide states that daily rates at the station lot expire at midnight each day. The station is listed with a parking-lot map, giving drivers a station-operated location to consider before boarding. Use the marked station lot rather than treating nearby residential curb space as an extension of the rail parking area.
What Monthly Parking Is Available Near the Station?
Two monthly Parksy spaces are 0.8 mi away for $119 a month. A secure 24/7 private space is 2.6 mi away for $150 a month, offering another longer-term alternative.
How Far Is Mont Clare From the Station?
Mont Clare is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from Mars Station, with a 9-minute walk. For a driver approaching from Oak Park, Mont Clare and the station's own lot provide two rail access points to compare before a commute. Mars Station is on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line.
How Far Is the Station From Chicago Union Station?
Mars Station is 9.1 mi from Chicago Union Station. It is on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line, which connects with Chicago Union Station. The station's published contacts for enforcement and parking references are 312-322-2800 and 312-322-2999.
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