Chicago offers world-class venues including United Center, Wrigley Field, and Soldier Field. Reserve parking for Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, Bears games and concerts.
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Parking at Chicago's major venues — including United Center, Wrigley Field, Soldier Field — is one of the bigger hidden costs of a night out. Official lots are the most convenient but the priciest on event nights, and they often sell out or surge in price as the event approaches, especially for sold-out games, playoff dates, and major concerts.
That's why many fans booking a Chicago event compare the on-site lot against a hotel near the venue that includes parking. If you're coming from out of town, or making an evening of it, a nearby stay lets you park once and skip the late-night drive home — and can cost less than premium event parking plus a separate room. Browse hotels near each venue below through our booking partner.
It varies by venue and event. Official lots at major Chicago venues like United Center are the most convenient but also the priciest on event nights, and rates often climb closer to game or show time. Off-site lots and hotels with parking nearby can cost less — compare options for your specific event date on the booking partner's site.
For evening events, or if you're coming in from out of town, a hotel near the venue that includes parking can beat paying premium event parking plus a late-night drive home — you park once and walk or shuttle to the event. For a quick local outing, an off-site lot may be simpler. It comes down to the event time and how far you're traveling.
Book ahead for marquee games, playoff dates, and big concerts — both the convenient lots and the nearby hotels fill up on event nights. A refundable hotel rate lets you lock in early and still adjust if plans change.