Parking Near Merchandise Mart Station, River North
Where Can I Park for Merchandise Mart Station?
Merchandise Mart station has no station-operated car park, so drivers need a nearby garage or street space. The closest listed garage is 53 yd away for $26 an hour. For a full workday, two options 78 yd away cost $15 a day, at 401 N. Wells St. and Mart Parc Wells Garage.
- Address
- 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in the Heart of Chicago, 53 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Wells Street Station, 88 yd (2 min walk)
Parking Near River North
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Parking at Merchandise Mart Station
The station itself has no car park. The station information identifies Merchandise Mart station as an elevated station and lists parking as “No” (wikipedia.org). Drivers heading to the platforms therefore need a nearby garage or street space rather than a station-operated lot.
The station address is 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, while the CTA station information lists the entrance location as 350 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654 (transitchicago.com). The Mart says parking is available in the building or in adjacent lots (themart.com), and a nearby daily self-park facility is located at 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza (generalparking.com).
Street Parking Around 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
CTA identifies Merchandise Mart as an elevated station at 350 N. Wells St. and lists CTA Bus 37 and 125 as connections (transitchicago.com).
Drivers should treat curb parking as separate from station access because the station has no car park (wikipedia.org). The Mart describes parking in the building and adjacent lots rather than setting out curb rules for the surrounding streets (themart.com). A garage is the more clearly documented option for a planned station journey.
Nearby Parksy Garages by Wells Street
The closest listed option is a secure garage 53 yd away for $26 an hour. Two garage spaces at 78 yd are priced at $15 a day: one at 401 N. Wells St. and one at Mart Parc Wells Garage. These options suit drivers who want a short walk and a daily rate instead of paying by the hour.
A prime garage space 121 yd away costs $18 an hour. Two secure garage spaces 143 yd away cost $37 an hour and $25 an hour; the latter is described as 24/7 garage parking in Chicago’s Gold Coast. The 78 yd choices are particularly practical for a full workday, while the hourly spaces fit shorter visits or flexible arrival times.
Commuter Planning for the Station
The station has no dedicated parking, so commuters need to arrange a nearby space before arriving or use the building and adjacent lots described by The Mart (wikipedia.org; themart.com). The listed daily options are $15 a day at 401 N. Wells St. and $15 a day at Mart Parc Wells Garage, both 78 yd away. Those spaces are suited to a regular weekday trip when an hourly tariff would be less convenient.
The Parksy listings also include hourly garage parking at $26 an hour, $18 an hour, $37 an hour, and $25 an hour. The $25-an-hour listing is described as 24/7 garage parking (Parksy listing). A daily space can simplify an all-day commute, while a 24/7 option is useful for an arrival outside standard daytime travel.
Wells Street Connections and Alternatives
Wells Street Station is the nearest station, 88 yd away, or a two-minute walk. The CTA lists CTA Bus 37 and 125 as connections at Merchandise Mart station, and says a free transfer is available (transitchicago.com). The station is in River North, 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.
The Mart says Metra stations are a short walk or a quick ride on the MART shuttle bus (themart.com). The CTA station is on the Brown Line and Purple Line Express trains, according to the station information (transitchicago.com).
Sources
* 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 Merchandise Mart Station?
Merchandise Mart station has no station-operated car park, so drivers need a nearby garage or street space. The closest listed garage is 53 yd away for $26 an hour. For a full workday, two options 78 yd away cost $15 a day, at 401 N. Wells St. and Mart Parc Wells Garage.
Does Merchandise Mart Station Have Parking?
The station itself has no car park. Drivers heading to the platforms need a nearby garage or street space instead of a station-operated lot. The Mart says parking is available in the building or adjacent lots, and a nearby daily self-park facility is located at 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza.
What Is the Cheapest Nearby Parking Option?
The lowest listed price is $15 a day. Two garage spaces are 78 yd away: one at 401 N. Wells St. and one at Mart Parc Wells Garage. Both offer a daily rate suited to a full workday or regular weekday trip rather than paying an hourly tariff.
How Close Are the Nearest Garages?
The closest listed option is a secure garage 53 yd away for $26 an hour. Two daily garage spaces are 78 yd away, priced at $15 a day. A prime garage space is 121 yd away for $18 an hour, while two secure spaces are 143 yd away for $37 an hour and $25 an hour.
Is There 24/7 Parking Near Merchandise Mart Station?
A secure garage space 143 yd away costs $25 an hour and is described as 24/7 garage parking in Chicago’s Gold Coast.
What Transit Connections Are Available Near the Station?
The station is on the Brown Line and Purple Line Express trains. CTA Bus 37 and 125 are connections, and a free transfer is available. Wells Street Station is 88 yd away, or a two-minute walk. The Mart says Metra stations are a short walk or a quick ride on the MART shuttle bus.
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