Soldier Field parking ranges from $15-$165 across official stadium lots and surrounding garages. Chicago Bears game day parking passes can be prepaid online for the closest lots, with cheaper options available within walking distance of the venue. Tailgating is allowed in designated lots only; find lot maps, ADA accessible parking, and rideshare drop-off details below.
Common questions
How much is parking at Soldier Field?
Where can I find cheap parking near Soldier Field?
Where do I park for a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field?
Can you tailgate at Soldier Field?
How Much Is Parking at Soldier Field?
Parking near Soldier Field for a Chicago Bears game ranges from roughly $15 at off-site lots up to $165 for premium drive-up spaces at the Adler Planetarium Lot.
Prices vary significantly by lot tier and proximity to the stadium. Third-party aggregators like Parking.com list options starting at $15 for remote lots, while Museum Campus spaces, when available to single-game buyers, run considerably higher. The Burnham Harbor Lot, which is a walkable on-campus option, lists limited premium spaces at $125 and additional spaces starting at $70 once supply opens up later in the season. The Adler Planetarium Lot offers drive-up cash parking on a first-come, first-served basis at $165 per vehicle, with oversized vehicles reservable at $175 through SoldierFieldParking.com.
For off-site parking with a free shuttle, McCormick Place Lot B at 31st Street is the most budget-friendly option for fans without season coupons. Millennium Park Garage charges a day-of rate of around $48, though no shuttle is provided from that facility. Always check SoldierFieldParking.com for the most current per-event rates before you leave home, as prices are subject to change.
Soldier Field Parking Lots and Maps
Soldier Field sits at 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, surrounded by seven parking lots and garages on the Museum Campus managed by SP+.
The North Garage (1356 S. Museum Campus Drive), Waldron Deck, and South Lot are the three facilities closest to the stadium. On Bears game days, all three are reserved exclusively for season ticket holders with color-coded coupons, the North Garage requires a Blue or Orange coupon, the Waldron Deck requires a White coupon, and the South Lot requires a Red coupon. The East Museum Lot uses a Yellow coupon and the Adler Planetarium Lot uses a Purple coupon. A designated Family-Friendly, alcohol-free lot south of the Adler Planetarium uses an Off-White and Black Striped coupon.
For fans without season coupons, the primary on-campus cash option is the Adler Planetarium Lot. Off-campus, McCormick Place Lot B at 31st Street and Lot D at 18th Street and DuSable Lake Shore Drive both offer parking with free game-day shuttle service to the stadium. Lot E at 24th Street and Moe Drive also connects to Soldier Field via a free shuttle. Lots open approximately four hours before kickoff and close three hours after day games or immediately following night games. A limited number of single-game prepaid passes for various lots can be purchased at SoldierFieldParking.com.
Preferred/Premium Parking at Soldier Field
The closest premium parking to Soldier Field is reserved for Bears season ticket holders who purchase season parking passes through the official Bears Parking program at BearsParking.com.
Season parking for 2026 covers ten home games, one preseason game and nine regular season games, at a cost of $1,300 per season. Season ticket holders can renew existing premium spots or enter a Random Selection Process to be assigned to one of the premier facilities: the Adler Lot, North Garage, South Lot, or Waldron Deck. Lot preference can be indicated but is not guaranteed through the random draw. Fans can also bypass the random selection process by purchasing season passes directly for the South Lot, Burnham Harbor Lot, or Adler Lot.
For single-game buyers seeking premium proximity, the Burnham Harbor Lot is the best available option on the Museum Campus, with limited premium spaces at $125 and standard spaces starting at $70 once those open later in the season. Single-game Museum Campus passes typically become available after boating season ends, generally after November 1, though availability can shift earlier depending on marina activity. Prepaid passes for remote lots go on sale by August 1.
Free Parking Near Soldier Field
There is no dedicated free parking directly on or immediately adjacent to the Soldier Field Museum Campus on Bears game days.
The closest thing to free parking is the park-and-ride option at McCormick Place Lot B. While parking at that lot carries a fee, the shuttle bus service between Lot B and Soldier Field is free for all Bears game attendees. Shuttles begin running two hours before kickoff and continue until two hours after the game ends, with drop-off and pick-up at the 18th Street turnaround just west of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Fans looking to minimize costs should consider parking in Grant Park North (entrance on Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Monroe) or Grant Park South (entrance on Michigan Avenue between Jackson and Van Buren), both of which charge their regular daily posted rates rather than inflated event pricing. Note that neither Grant Park garage provides shuttle service to the stadium, so factor in the walk to your budget calculation. Street parking in the surrounding South Loop and Bronzeville neighborhoods can also be found, but event-day restrictions and high demand make it unreliable. Taking the CTA is the genuinely free-adjacent option, only the cost of a standard transit fare.
Can You Tailgate at Soldier Field?
Tailgating is allowed at Soldier Field on select surface lots, but not inside the parking garages or at all facilities.
Tailgating is permitted on all surface parking lots in the Soldier Field Parking Program, specifically the East Museum Lot, South Lot, Adler Lot, Burnham Harbor Lot, and the Family-Friendly lots located south of the Adler Planetarium. On the Waldron Deck, tailgating is allowed on the upper level only. At McCormick Place, tailgating is permitted in Lot E at 24th Street and Moe Drive and in Lot D, but only before the game, tailgating after both day and night games is prohibited at the McCormick Place lots.
Tailgating ends two hours after the game, and lots close three hours after day games. Tailgating during games and after night games is prohibited at all lots in the program. The Family-Friendly lot south of the Adler Planetarium is a designated alcohol-free zone, making it a solid option for fans bringing kids. The North Garage does not allow tailgating. Lot assignments open four hours before kickoff, giving tailgaters a solid window to set up. Bear game day parking coupons must be visibly displayed on the rear-view mirror at all times.
ADA and Handicap Parking at Soldier Field
Every parking facility in the Soldier Field Parking Program has designated ADA-accessible spaces, and each parking lot is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Disabled patrons may be dropped off on the circle drive on the east side of the stadium on Museum Campus Drive, outside Gate 14. An ADA placard or ADA license plate must be visible to police and parking attendants, and the person to whom the placard or plate is registered must be an occupant of the vehicle to access the Gate 14 drop-off. SP+ operates a limited number of courtesy carts to transport guests with disabilities to and from the Museum Campus parking lots, only the disabled guest and one companion are permitted per cart. Due to post-game traffic congestion, fans should not try to return to the Gate 14 vehicle drop-off after the game; use the courtesy cart from Gate 14 back to your vehicle instead.
Fans without a prepaid on-campus parking coupon can park at McCormick Place Lot B and use the free ADA-accessible shuttle that drops off at the ADA turnaround at Gate 14. For accessible parking assistance or seating accommodations, contact the Chicago Bears ADA Coordinator at (847) 615-BEAR (2327). The North Parking Garage also has three ChargePoint Network electric vehicle charging stations.
Uber and Lyft Drop-Off at Soldier Field
Rideshare drop-off for Bears games at Soldier Field is at the 18th Street turnaround, located just west of the exit ramp at 18th Drive off DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
For pick-up after the game, rideshare and taxi services move to a separate location: Columbus Drive at Balbo, just north of the stadium. This split drop-off and pick-up system is intentional, it reduces congestion on game day and keeps traffic flowing around the campus perimeter. Rideshare pickup is available at that Balbo and Columbus location for one hour after the event ends.
Taxi cabs, limousines, and buses are not allowed to enter the Soldier Field Campus starting 90 minutes after kickoff until one hour after the game is over. Fans should inform their rideshare driver of the correct address well in advance to avoid being routed incorrectly. Soldier Field strongly discourages the use of navigation apps like Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps on game day, as those apps do not account for event-day road closures and special traffic routing, which will result in a longer commute.
Public Transit to Soldier Field
Public transit is the most reliable and cost-efficient way to reach Soldier Field on Bears game days, with multiple CTA, Metra, and Pace options serving the stadium.
By CTA rail, take the Red, Green, or Orange Line to Roosevelt Station, which is approximately a 0.8-mile walk to the stadium entrance. From Roosevelt Station, CTA Bus #146 (Inner Drive/Michigan Express) provides a direct connection to the stadium entrance on McFetridge Drive, eliminating the walk. CTA Bus #128 (Soldier Field Express) runs nonstop service from Ogilvie Transportation Center (board on Madison Street) and Union Station (board on Jackson Boulevard east of Canal Street), departing every few minutes starting two hours before game time until 30 minutes after kickoff. The fare is $5 for the #128 express route. After the game, board the #128 and #146 buses on the west side of the Transportation Center (East Museum Lot) at the corner of McFetridge and Special Olympics Drive.
For fans coming from the South Side or south suburbs, the Metra Electric Line stops at 18th Street Station, which is a short walk from Soldier Field. The South Shore Line also runs into downtown Chicago from South Bend, Indiana. Pace operates Soldier Field Express Buses from various suburban park-and-ride locations during the regular season, note that Pace service may not operate for playoff games. Visit transitchicago.com for CTA trip planning or metrarail.com for Metra schedules.
Soldier Field Parking Tips
The single most important tip for parking at Soldier Field is to purchase a prepaid pass at SoldierFieldParking.com before game day, on-site Museum Campus lots require coupons and do not accept walk-up cash purchases from single-game attendees on Bears game days.
Arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff if you are driving. Parking facilities open four hours before kickoff, and the best spots, including surface lots with tailgating, fill up quickly. Fans heading to the North Garage should note that it opens directly off Museum Campus Drive; avoid using GPS navigation apps on the day of the game, as they do not factor in road closures and will likely add time to your drive. Instead, follow on-site traffic personnel and signage.
If you do not have a Museum Campus coupon, McCormick Place Lot B at 31st Street is your best bet, it is the primary off-site lot with a free, dedicated shuttle running directly to the stadium. For fans sitting in the south end of the stadium, the South Lot and Adler Lot provide the shortest post-game walk. Fans in the north end should aim for the North Garage or Waldron Deck if they have season coupons. The Burnham Harbor Lot is a solid single-game alternative once it opens later in the season. If you plan to leave early to beat post-game traffic, note that Waldron Deck can back up significantly, the East Museum Lot surface exit tends to move faster after the final whistle.
Heading to a show? See our Soldier Field bag policy for everything else you need to know before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you park for a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field?
The main on-campus lots are the North Garage, Waldron Deck, South Lot, East Museum Lot, Adler Planetarium Lot, and Burnham Harbor Lot. The North Garage, Waldron Deck, and South Lot are reserved for season ticket holders with color-coded coupons. Single-game fans can use the Adler Planetarium Lot for cash parking or McCormick Place Lot B with a free shuttle.
How much does it cost to park at Soldier Field for a Bears game?
Parking ranges from approximately $15 at remote off-site lots to $165 at the Adler Planetarium Lot for drive-up cash parking. The Burnham Harbor Lot lists premium spaces at $125 and standard spaces starting at $70 once they open. Prices vary by game and are subject to change, always check SoldierFieldParking.com for current rates.
Can you tailgate in the Soldier Field parking lots?
Yes, tailgating is allowed on all surface parking lots in the Soldier Field Parking Program, including the East Museum Lot, South Lot, Adler Lot, Burnham Harbor Lot, and the Family-Friendly lots. Tailgating is also permitted on the upper level of the Waldron Deck. Tailgating ends two hours after the game, and McCormick Place lots prohibit post-game tailgating after both day and night games.
Is there a free shuttle from McCormick Place to Soldier Field?
Yes. A free shuttle bus service runs between McCormick Place Lot B at 31st Street and Soldier Field on all Bears game days. Shuttles begin two hours before kickoff and run until two hours after the game. Drop-off and pick-up is located at the 18th Street turnaround just west of DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Note that no shuttle is provided from Lot C at McCormick Place or from the Millennium Park Garages.
Where do Uber and Lyft drop off at Soldier Field?
Rideshare drop-off is at the 18th Street turnaround, just west of the exit ramp at 18th Drive off Lake Shore Drive. Post-game rideshare and taxi pickup is at Columbus Drive and Balbo, north of the stadium, and is available for one hour after the event ends.
What is the best way to get to Soldier Field without a car?
Take the CTA Red, Green, or Orange Line to Roosevelt Station and either walk 0.8 miles or connect to the #146 bus directly to the stadium. The #128 Soldier Field Express bus runs nonstop from Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station for $5 starting two hours before kickoff. Metra’s 18th Street Station is also a short walk from the stadium for fans coming from the South Side or suburbs.
Where is ADA parking at Soldier Field?
Every parking facility in the Soldier Field Parking Program has designated ADA-accessible spaces. ADA vehicle drop-off is on the circle drive outside Gate 14 on the east side of the stadium, an ADA placard or license plate is required and the registered person must be in the vehicle. SP+ provides a limited number of courtesy carts to transport guests with disabilities between Gate 14 and the parking lots.
Can you buy single-game parking passes for Soldier Field?
Yes, but availability is limited. Single-game passes for Museum Campus lots typically do not become available until after boating season ends, generally after November 1. Single-game passes for remote parking facilities go on sale by August 1. Purchase passes in advance at SoldierFieldParking.com, there is no walk-up cash parking available at the North Garage, Waldron Deck, or South Lot on Bears game days.
