Private Event Parking
There are only two options to choose from when booking a private parking reservation. There are no exceptions with either option.
Field Museum & Shedd Aquarium
Please note that all rates are subject to change.
Option 1: Buyout
Client pays for guest’s parking fees. This can be done by purchasing a minimum of 100 spaces. If more than 100 spaces are required, then client must purchase 150 spaces. After 150 spaces, client may purchase in increments of 50. Client must pay for an attendant if purchasing 150 or less parking spots. If client is having a Valet Service then no attendant is needed.
Fees (All rates are subject to change):
- $3,000.00 (Parking Lot – 100 spaces for 12 hours or less)
- $4,500.00 (Parking Lot – 150 spaces for 12 hours or less)
- $100.00 (Attendant for 4 hours)
- FEE: $5,000.00 (Parking Lot – 200 Spaces/Attendant included)
The attendant fee is waived after 200 spaces or more are purchased.
If client chooses Option 1, payment is due in full one month prior to event (rental).
If client wants Valet Service, and must use VIP Valet. No outside Valet Service is permitted. No attendant is needed as the valet is responsible for the lot.
You can reach VIP Valet at (847) 464-5271 or by email at lshaw@vipvaletservices.com or rmariani@vipvaletservices.com.
You cannot utilize both a valet service and attendant with Option 1. You must use one OR the other.
Option 2: Guests pay their own parking fee
Client pays $100.00 for an attendant (4 hours) to open and operate lot. Guests will then pay their own parking fee. Valet is not an option (only with option 1)
Payment is due in full 30 days prior to event.
Parking Fees (All rates are subject to change)
- Evening Rate: $30.00 (12 hours or less)
- Overnight Rate: $30.00
- 12 or more hours: $50.00
- Major event rates: $22.00-$50.00 per space
- Available lots:
- East Lot – 125 spaces
- North Garage – 2500 spaces
Adler Planetarium Lot
Option 1: Buyout
Client pays for guest’s parking fees. This can be done by purchasing a minimum of 100 spaces. If more than 100 spaces are required, then client must purchase 150 spaces. After 150 spaces, client may purchase in increments of 50. Client must pay for an attendant if purchasing 150 or less parking spots. If client is having a Valet Service then no attendant is needed.
Fee:
- $1,500.00 (Parking Lot – 100 spaces for 12 hours or less)
- $2,250.00 (Parking Lot – 150 spaces for 12 hours or less)
- $100.00 (Attendant for 4 hours)
- $3,000.00 (Parking Lot – 200 Spaces/Attendant included)
The attendant fee is waived after 200 spaces or more are purchased.
If client chooses Option 1, payment is due in full one month prior to event (rental).
If client wants Valet Service, they must use VIP Valet. No outside Valet Service is permitted. No attendant is needed as the valet is responsible for the lot.
You can reach VIP Valet at (847) 464-5273 or by email at lshaw@vipvaletservices.com or rmariani@vipvaletservices.com
You cannot utilize both a valet service and attendant with Option 1. You must use one OR the other.
Option 2: Guests pay their own fee
Client pay $100.00 for an attendant (4 hours) to open and operate lot. Guests will then pay their own parking fee.
Payment is due in full 30 days prior to event.
Parking Fees (All rates are subject to change):
- Evening Rate (after 4:00PM): $15.00 (12 hours or less)
- Daytime rate (open to 4:00PM): $25.00 (12 hours or less)
- 12 or more hours: $41.00
- Major event rates: $22.00-$50.00 per space
- Valet is not an option (only with option 1)
- Available Lots
- Adler – 550 spaces