Please note, street parking on museum campus is available but is subject to closure by the Chicago Park District for events around campus at any time. 

The Museum Campus also has several lots where you can park. Current rates, which can change without notice are:

Soldier Field north garage
Up to 4 hours, $27
4 to 12 hours, $32
12 to 24 hours, $52
Special event, pay on the way in, $30

East museum lot
$30

Adler lot
Early bird, before 9:30 a.m., $13
Daily, $27
Night rate, after 4:30 p.m., $17

For more information, visit soldierfieldparking.com.

Available most weekends for aquarium guests only, for $35 a vehicle, subject to limited availability. Take advantage of this service at the guest drop-off area on the south side of the aquarium, off Solidarity Drive. Please note that we cannot offer valet parking on certain Bears home-game days.

Reserve a space with SpotHero
You can reserve parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot, visit the Shedd Aquarium SpotHero Parking Page.

Once you have dropped off your group, please park buses in the 18th Street turnaround just west of DuSable Lakeshore Drive. This location is conveniently located within walking distance of all Museum Campus locations as well as the South Loop (via a pedestrian bridge).

See the full bus parking guidelines here.