Service Updates

This page is updated with service changes and announcements.

Shuttle Service Updates

Intercampus Shuttle Change - Friday, October 16

Due to the Evanston Township High School vs. New Trier High School football game at Ryan Field on Friday, October 16, please note these changes to Intercampus operations for the day. Between 4:30 p.m. and 11:10 p.m. the route will be shorted and will not travel to Ryan Field.

No service at the Central ‘L’ station, Central / Jackson, or Ryan Field stops. All other stops remain in service.
Northbound shuttles from Chicago will end at Patten Gym.
Southbound shuttles from Evanston will begin at Noyes ‘L’ Station stop.
Track shuttles in real time using TripShot.

Chicago Express Fall Quarter

Associated Student Government is again funding the Chicago Express route for the 2026-27 academic year. The route connects the Evanston campus with downtown Chicago destinations such as the Magnificent Mile, Chicago Northwestern campus and Millennium and Grant Parks.

The route will operate on the following Saturdays during Fall Quarter:

Saturday, October 17
Saturday, October 31
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, November 21
Saturday, December 5

Shuttle Wildcard Tap/Reader Implementation

During this academic year, we have been working with our shuttle vendor to implement a new Wildcard tap reader system on the shuttle buses. This new system will allow Transportation & Parking to better understand ridership trends and confirm University affiliation.

Beginning January 2026, a testing period commenced where riders tap their Wildcard when boarding a shuttle. The Wildcard reader system will provide a valid or invalid notification. At this time, an invalid notification will result in a closer examination of your Wildcard';s expiration date. If your Wildcard expiration date has not passed, you can continue to ride the shuttle. If you feel your invalid notification is incorrect, please complete a Wildcard Reader Testing Form so Transportation & Parking can investigate why you received an invalid notification.

As a reminder, shuttles are a free service for University students, faculty, and staff with presentation of a valid Wildcard. Expired Wildcards are not accepted. For information on how to replace or request a Wildcard, please visit the Wildcard site.

Evanston Parking Announcements

2026-27 Parking Permits

2026-27 parking permits are available for purchase.

Faculty and staff may renew their parking utilizing the online parking portal.
Student and contractor permits are available for purchase at the Evanston Parking Office.
As outlined in the Evanston Campus Parking Policies, temporary permits are non-refundable. Please note temporary permits can be purchased on a daily or monthly basis.

Vehicle Storage

Parking of vehicles for over 48 consecutive hours is prohibited. This includes all holiday and academic break periods.

Contractor parking

Construction contractors for all capital projects are prohibited from parking in all main campus lots. This includes North garage (# 105), South Garage (# 211) and South Beach two level structure (# 214, 215).

Lot Closures

North Garage (#105): Closed for the Chicago Stars FC Match Sun. October 18. Game day parking permits are required to enter from 3pm through the conclusion of the match.
Cook Hall Lot - East Side (#122): Closed for the Chicago Stars FC Match after 11pm Fri. October 16 through Sun. October 18.
Cook Hall Lot -West Side (#122): Closed for the Chicago Stars FC Match after 11pm Sat. October 17 through Sun. October 18.
Noyes/Haven/Sheridan Lot (#132): Closed for the Chicago Stars FC Match Sun. October 18. Game day parking permits are required.
Northwestern Place/Garrett Lot (#118): Closed for the Chicago Stars FC Match Sun. October 18. Game day parking permits are required.
Lakeside Structure - Upper level (#214): Closed for the Chicago Stars FC Match Sun. October 18. Game day parking permits are required.

Saturday, October 24: Football vs Rutgers

The Ryan Field West lot (#101) will be closed on Friday, October 23 at 11pm through Saturday, October 24. Additionally, the following parking lots will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 24 through the conclusion of the game, to support game-day parking operations. Vehicles remaining in these lots may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.

Ryan Field West Lot (#101) - Closed after 11pm Friday, October 23.
Cook Hall Lot (#122)
Noyes/Haven/Sheridan Lot (#132)
Northwestern Place/Garrett Lot (#118)
Library Place Lot (#130)
619 Clark Street Lot (#226)
711 Elgin Road Lot (#232)

The North and South parking garages will close for entry 3hrs prior to kickoff in order to allow for gameday parking.

ITEC Lot (#248): Closed for the City of Evanston Farmers' Market on Saturdays, May 2 through November 21.

Major Events

Sunday, October 18: Chicago Red Stars match at Lakeside Field
Friday, October 23: Chicago Red Stars match at Lakeside Field
Saturday, October 24: Football versus Rutgers at Ryan Field
Saturday, November 7: Football versus Iowa at Ryan Field
Saturday, November 28: Football versus Illinois at Ryan Field

Chicago Parking Announcements

2026-27 Parking Permits

Parking on the Chicago campus is at capacity and most lots are now operating on a waitlist procedure.

Faculty and staff with an existing permit may renew their parking utilizing the online parking portal.

Monthly Contractor Parking

We are sorry, but at this time we are not able to process new requests for contractor parking.

If you have an existing monthly contractor permit, you may renew it by going to the Erie/Ontario garage Customer Service Office located on Ontario Street near the first floor vehicle exit, just east of the southeast elevator lobby. Fill out the monthly renewal form at the office and make your payment there. You can renew your parking access Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In an effort to reduce cash handling, please utilize credit cards or checks for your payments.