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The City of Chicago offers an excellent network of public parking garages with 24-hour rates at $20 USD/day or less.
- My space at the Grant Park North garage (just off Monroe near Columbus) cost $13 USD/day.
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| Look for the black-and-white signs (far right) in front of city parking garages. A quick glance can save you money. (c) 2001 Mark Kahler, licensed to About.c |
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• Problem #3: Costly Cabs
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• Problem #4: Attractions/Entertainment
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- My bill for three days was $39 USD, a few dollars more than one day of parking at the Tremont Hotel.
- Although you park at your own risk, these garages tend to be well-lit, frequently patrolled, and safe.
- Keep your ticket with you, not in the car. You pay by machine before returning to your car with cash or credit card. No long lines!
- The Grant Park garage was several miles from my hotel, which was an inconvenience on the first and fourth day of my visit. Other garages within a mile of the hotel were charging slightly more: $18-20 USD/day.
- My vehicle remained parked from Friday evening until Monday morning. No parking tickets, towing fees or double parking to disrupt my enjoyment.
- The savings over valet parking at The Tremont: $19 X 3 nights=$57.
Budget Problem #3: Costly Cabs
Taxis are abundant in Chicago. As in most cities, you'll pay dearly for the privilege of using them.
One run of just 1.3 miles cost us $6 USD with tip.
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