Soldier Field Parking

Last updated on November 21st, 2023 at 11:23 am

Soldier Field is home to the Chicago Bears NFL team in Chicago, Illinois and is the second oldest NFL stadium in the game. The venue is also home to the Chicago Fire FC MLS team. The arena is out on 1410 S Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, Illinois.

 

Here are the parking tips for Soldier Field for your next event!

 

Official Parking at the Stadium

 

There are several official parking garages and lots that surround Soldier Field for fans to use for an event. Here is a link to the official parking map around the venue so you can see where you can park on matchday. You can purchase parking directly at Soldier Field using this link as well. As a note, parking rates will vary in price for numerous reasons, so plan ahead before parking prices increase.

 

My Recommendation on Parking + Experience with SpotHero

From my experience, you can find better parking deals by using SpotHero than what the official parking lots have to offer. There are pros and cons to using an unofficial lot for a football game. The parking rates tend to be much cheaper than what the official lots have to offer. The second pro is that these parking lots are less congested, making it easier to get out of them after the event.

The main con I’ve heard from community members regarding unofficial parking lots is that most don’t allow tailgating. With that being the case, read what the parking space on SpotHero allows and does not allow before you purchase. You should buy the official parking lot space if you must do tailgating before a game.

 

Soldier Field Handicap Parking

There are ADA parking spaces available in all parking garages that have wheelchair ramps at the venue. Bears fans will need to show a valid parking pass and state-issue license plate to leave their vehicle in the parking lots. Accessible parking options for games are at a first-come-first-served basis, so use SpotHero above to reserve your ADA parking space before driving to the venue.

 

Can you Tailgate in the Parking Lots?

Tailgating takes place in all official surface lots and the upper level of Waldron Deck. Parking spaces open up four hours before kick-off, so plan to arrive early. In addition to tailgating, fans can venture to the local bars before and after a game. Popular bars near Soldier Field include Weather Mark Tavern, Victory Lap Chicago, The Bureau Bar, and M Lounge.

 

Check out Soldier Field food guide to see what is at the venue before you visit! Along with that, be sure to visit the Soldier Field Bag Policy guide. See what items you can and can’t bring into the arena.

 

Should I Take Public Transportation?

The CTA bus red, green, and orange routes bring fans to Roosevelt Station near the venue. Roosevelt Station is about a 15-minute walk to the stadium, so it’s a great option. Bear Fans can also take the Metra on game day to the stadium. The train has stations between University Park and Kensington as wells, so the train is a popular choice.

 

Finally, fans can use Uber and Lyft to get to and from the arena.