Many commuters using Pace rely on park-n-ride facilities located in Northeastern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin. These lots are usually overseen by public transportation agencies like Pace, CTA, Metra, and IDOT, or they may be privately owned. The availability of public transport varies from one lot to another; some offer bus and/or train services, while others are intended for rideshare parking only. There are also park-n-ride lots where commuters can access all three service types.
For the lots owned by Pace, overnight parking is permitted. However, if you’re using a lot that isn’t owned by Pace, be sure to follow their specific rules. At Metra stations, overnight and weekends parking usually requires permission and often a permit from the local municipality.
For more information online, commuters can sign up at PaceCommuterRideshare.com to find park-n-ride options in Chicago and nearby suburbs. The details provided are tailored to the user's specific commute search and may include information on park-n-ride locations, fees, available parking spaces, regulations, duration of parking, and transit options. Please note that Google Maps provides some details but not all park-n-ride locations. Additionally, each public transportation agency shares updates on transit centers and parking locations that they manage. Obtain facilities updates including locations closed due to construction: