Loyola University Chicago - Parking

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Although some students inexplicably seem to have luck finding parking, it is advisable to take the advice of the great majority who do not. Parking in Chicago is a colossal undertaking worthy of an epic movie starring Al Pacino. If you find a spot, odds are, it will be nowhere near where you were trying to go. Sometimes it seems like it would be actually faster to walk places than to drive there and find parking. Campus lots fill up quickly. Street spots are scarce at best. Most students live close enough to campus that they do not need a car for their commute. Even if this was not so, Chicago’s public transportation system can take you anywhere you want to go. If you need more reasons not to bring a car, think of today’s poor emission standards and their effects on the environment.

With constant parking problems in mind along with the high price of gas within the city, and don’t forget emission standards, it becomes clear that having a car on campus is more of an encumbrance than a luxury. Unless you absolutely need a car for some unfathomable reason, just leave it at home. Plus, everybody knows some fool who didn’t take my advice and brought his ’93 Taurus to school. Clunk around town in that instead, and save yourself a load of time, exasperation, and money.

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Students Speak Out

LoyAS says: Psychology

Of course you can bring a car, but... Of course you can bring a car, but trying to find parking can be outrageous. It's best to use the CTA for your travel needs and leave the car at home. 12345 Parking: February 26, 2009 Report

LoyTH says: Biological and Biomedical Sciences

It's not easy to find street... It's not easy to find street parking at all, but sophomores, juniors, and seniors can rent a parking space in a residence hall. The parking garage is available for day parking but you can't leave your car there overnight. 12345 Parking: February 24, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

There is plenty of parking for... There is plenty of parking for those who live in the dorms, and it’s usually pretty easy to find a spot if you park off campus. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Parking on the street in Rogers... Parking on the street in Rogers Park is pretty easy if you do it before 7 or 8 p.m., watch for the permit signs, though. And there is a parking structure on the south side of the campus, near Simpson, but if you live off campus, it’s not always the most convenient option. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Don’t even try. There’s always... Don’t even try. There’s always that one friend you have who drives, so if you really need to make it somewhere, you could go ahead and ask a favor, but don’t try parking. Even if you have a pass for one of the campus lots, they’re often full. 12345 Parking Report

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Before 5 p.m. on Arthur, Northshore, Albion, and Columbia streets

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Chicago. Seriously, it will be difficult to find parking anywhere in the city. At the Lake Shore Campus, it is toughest to park south of campus. It is impossible to park at the Water Tower Campus without paying an arm and a leg.

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