--- description: "Park near Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren station: a secure 24/7 garage is 107 yards away for $165 a month, with $20 daily parking." title: Parking Near Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren Station, The Loop | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-metro-station-4f9a4d8f.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren Station, The Loop Transport Parking · The Loop, Illinois · Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren station Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1 West Van Buren Street [Airport Parking (MDW)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/il/mdw) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/il/the-loop) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/il/the-loop) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/il/the-loop) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/the-loop) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/il/the-loop) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/il/the-loop) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/il/the-loop) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/il/the-loop) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/il/the-loop) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/il/the-loop) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/il/the-loop) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/il/the-loop) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/il/the-loop) Where Can I Park for Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren Station? CTA lists indoor bike parking at Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren station, rather than a station car park, so drivers should plan around nearby paid facilities. Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage 107 yards away for $165 a month. Daily parking is available at $20 a day, with two spaces 116 yards from the station. Listen to article 5:20 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
1 West Van Buren Street
Closest listed space
Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Downtown Chicago, 107 yd (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Fisher Building, 0 yd (1 min walk)
## Parking Near The Loop [Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Downtown Chicago $165.00/mo 107 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/secure-247-garage-parking-downtown-chicago-176880) [Affordable Parking in the Heart of South Loop, Chicago $300.00/mo 116 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/affordable-parking-in-the-heart-of-south-loop-chic-138821) [Affordable South Loop Self Park Garage in Chicago, IL $300.00/mo 116 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/affordable-south-loop-self-park-garage-in-chicago--138850) [Secure Parking at 318 S. Federal St. in South Loop $20.00/day 116 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/secure-parking-at-318-s-federal-st-in-south-loop-140126) [Convenient Parking Garage in Chicago's Loop Area $20.00/day 116 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/convenient-parking-garage-in-chicagos-loop-area-140132) [Secure Garage Parking in Downtown Chicago - $239/month $239.00/mo 243 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/chicago/secure-garage-parking-downtown-chicago-239month-197488) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A metro train at an underground platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-metro-station-4f9a4d8f.webp) A metro train at an underground platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@crab-lens-179881567) / Crab Lens ## Station Parking at Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren Station The station is a CTA 'L' stop in Loop, near The Loop, at 1 West Van Buren Street. CTA lists indoor bike parking at the station, rather than a station car park (transitchicago.com). Drivers should therefore plan around nearby paid facilities instead of looking for a dedicated CTA parking entrance. Station entrances are located at both State and Dearborn Streets, placing the platforms directly within the downtown street grid (chicago-l.org). The stop serves the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines (wikipedia.org), so a nearby garage can work well for riders changing between those services. ## Street Parking Near the State and Dearborn Entrances The station has stairs at both State and Dearborn Streets, with the entrances serving as a transfer point for multiple 'L' routes (chicago-l.org). Those access points sit in the dense Loop street network, where a curb space may be less practical than a reserved garage space for a full workday. Chicago's overnight street-parking rules are a separate concern from station access, and the available authority material does not provide a specific overnight rule or station-area time limit for this page. Use a paid facility when the trip requires a predictable space rather than relying on an unreserved curb location. Show map of The Loop ## Parksy Parking Within 243 Yards of the Station Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage 107 yards away for $165 a month. The monthly option suits a regular downtown commuter who wants an ongoing space rather than a single-day booking. At 116 yards, three further choices are listed: a South Loop self-park garage for $300 a month, secure parking at 318 S. A secure downtown garage 243 yards away costs $239 a month. The 116-yard daily options fit occasional office visits, while the monthly spaces are aimed at drivers making repeated trips into Loop, near The Loop. ## Choosing a Space for a Downtown Commute The station's role as a transfer point between Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple Line services makes arrival timing particularly useful for commuters changing trains (chicago-l.org). A 24/7 garage option 107 yards away provides a practical monthly arrangement for drivers whose schedule extends beyond a standard daytime visit. Daily parking is available through the Parksy listings at $20 a day, with two spaces 116 yards from the station. Monthly choices are listed at $165, $239, or $300 a month, depending on the space. ## L Connections and Nearby Access From the Station Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren station serves the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines (wikipedia.org). CTA says a free transfer is available between all 'L' routes serving the station, with free transfers to the Red and Blue Lines from the station (transitchicago.com). Those connections make the stop useful for drivers parking once and continuing by rail. Fisher Building is the nearest station at 0 yards, a 1-minute walk from the station. The stop is 0.3 miles from the center of The Loop. CTA also identifies indoor bike parking at the station (transitchicago.com), adding a final-mile option for a driver who parks nearby and continues without taking a train. Show street view near Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren 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) - [Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Station ...](https://www.transitchicago.com/station/hwlc/) - [Stations](https://www.chicago-l.org/stations/library.html) - [Harold Washington Library–State/Van Buren station](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Washington_Library%E2%80%93State/Van_Buren_station) \* 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 Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren Station? CTA lists indoor bike parking at Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren station, rather than a station car park, so drivers should plan around nearby paid facilities. Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage 107 yards away for $165 a month. Daily parking is available at $20 a day, with two spaces 116 yards from the station. ### Does Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren Station Have a CTA Car Park? CTA lists indoor bike parking at the station, rather than a station car park. Drivers should therefore plan around nearby paid facilities instead of looking for a dedicated CTA parking entrance. Station entrances are located at both State and Dearborn Streets, placing the platforms directly within the downtown street grid. ### How Much Does Nearby Parking Cost? Daily parking is available through the Parksy listings at $20 a day, with two spaces 116 yards from the station. Monthly choices are listed at $165, $239, or $300 a month, depending on the space. A secure 24/7 garage 107 yards away is listed for $165 a month. ### What Is the Closest Parking Near the Station? Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage 107 yards away for $165 a month. At 116 yards, three further choices are listed, including a South Loop self-park garage for $300 a month and secure parking at 318 S. Federal St. A secure downtown garage 243 yards away costs $239 a month. ### Is Street Parking a Practical Choice Near the Station? The State and Dearborn access points sit in the dense Loop street network, where a curb space may be less practical than a reserved garage space for a full workday. Use a paid facility when the trip requires a predictable space rather than relying on an unreserved curb location. ### Which Train Lines Can I Use After Parking? The station serves the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines. CTA says a free transfer is available between all 'L' routes serving the station, with free transfers to the Red and Blue Lines from the station. 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