Permit Types


Faculty and Staff Annual Commuter Permit

Permit Privileges: Unlimited parking access to the assigned garage. Vehicle storage for over 24 hours is not permitted.

2009-10 Parking Fees:

  • A-LOT, D-LOT and E-LOT
    (Note: an additional $13.50/month will be assessed for parking at the E-LOT)

    Fees are tiered based on one's salary.

    Salary Range
    		 Annual Rate
    0 - $30,000
    		 $597 ($49.75/month)
    $30,001 - $46,000
    		 $720 ($60/month
    $46,001 - $90,000
    		 $993 (82.75/month)
    Note:  Includes $120/year Cook County tax effecting permits exceeding $60/month
    $90,001 - $125,000
    		 $1,467* ($122.25/month)
    $125,001 - $150,000
    		 $2,037* ($169.75/month)
    $150,001 - $200,000
    		 $2,376* ($198/month)
    $200,001 and above
    		 $2,631* (219.25/month)

    *Includes $180/year Cook County tax effecting permits exceeding $100/month

  • C-LOT
    Fees are a flat rate regardless of salary: $2,877 annual rate ($239.75/month) including a $180/year Cook County tax effecting permits exceeding $100/month

Student Commuter Permit

Permit Privileges: Unlimited parking access to the assigned garage. Vehicle storage for over 24 hours is not permitted.


2009-10 Parking Fees:
  • Annual: $465
  • Academic Year: $370
  • Quarterly: $150

Evening and Weekend Permit

Permit Privileges: Unlimited parking access to the assigned garage between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. the following morning, with 24-hour access on the weekend and University holidays.

Students, faculty and staff who live within the designated Chicago campus boundaries are eligible to purchase the permit without department/school approval.

Note: Evanston faculty and staff with valid Evanston campus parking permits may purchase the Chicago weekend and evening permit at a reduced rate.


2009-10 Parking Fees:
  • Annual: $363
  • Academic Year: $282
  • Quarterly: $135

Weekend Annual Permit

Permit Privileges: Twenty-four hour parking access to the garage beginning at 4 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. the following Monday. If a University holiday falls on a Friday, the permit will be valid beginning at 4 p.m. of the Thursday prior to the holiday. If the University holiday falls on a Monday, the permit will allow access until 8 a.m. the Tuesday after the holiday.

Students, faculty and staff with valid WildCARDs may purchase the permit. If a student wishes to purchase the pass for a visitor, he or she must supply the Parking Office with the following information:

  • Visitor's name
  • Visitor's vehicle make, license plate number and state

2009-10 Parking Fees:
  • Annual: $199
  • Academic Year: $155
  • Single Weekends: $17

Motorcyle Annual Permit

Annual Rate: $162


Replacement Permit

Each replacement/additional decal: $11


Parking Keycards

Parking Keycards are available for individuals who have a Chicago Parking Permit and prefer not to use their WildCARD as their parking pass. Either the Parking Keycard or WildCARD can be activated for parking, not both.

Price: $25


Ryan Field Permit

Permit Privileges: Parking at Evanston's Ryan Field.

Note: Shuttles run from Ryan Field to the Evanston and Chicago campuses. View the Intercampus and Ryan Field Shuttles for more information.

Ryan Field permits can be purchased at University Services Chicago (710 N. Lake Shore Dr., Abbot Hall, Room 100) or the Evanston Parking Office (1819 Hinman Ave.).

2009-10 Annual Rate: $25