Plan Your Visit
Chicago International Boat Show
Navy Pier Marina offers full accessibility, including ramps, elevators, and accessible parking to ensure everyone can enjoy the show.
Parking
Parking at Navy Pier is the easiest and most convenient way to access the our many restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Navy Pier’s two on-site parking garages, West Garage and East Garage, can accommodate a total of 1,500 vehicles. The Pier offers complementary electric vehicle charging stations in both the East and West garages.
Oversized trucks and vans are recommended to park in the East Garage with a maximum height clearance of 7’9”. The West Garage clearance is 6’3”. All vehicles are subject to search. Cars parked illegally on Navy Pier will be issued citations.
Discounted Remote Alternate Parking Garages
Discounted parking is available* at the following off-site parking garages with validation from the Navy Pier Guest Services Desk:
Grand Plaza Park
Grand Plaza Park is located at 540 N. State St. Enter from Grand or Ohio Streets.
Ogden Plaza Self Park
Ogden Plaza Self Park is located at 300 E. North Water St. From Illinois St., turn right on New Street or McClurg and turn right on E. North Water. To get to Navy Pier from Ogden Plaza Self Park, walk four blocks east on Illinois to Navy Pier.
Millenium Park Garage
Millennium Park Garage is located at 5 S. Columbus Dr. Enter from Columbus Drive, north of Monroe St. or south of Randolph St., or lower Randolph St.
Cityfront Place Parking Garage
Cityfront Place Parking Garage is located at 400 N. McClurg Ct. Enter this location at 401 N New St. To get to Navy Pier from Cityfront Place Parking Garage, walk one block north and then four blocks east on Illinois to Navy Pier.
Note: When parking at any of the garages listed above, follow automated garage procedures and or pull an entry ticket upon arrival and bring the ticket to Navy Pier. Guests must request validation at the Navy Pier Guest Services Desk, located at the west main entrance of the Pier, in order to redeem the discounted parking rates outlined above.*
Subject to availability. Rates subject to change. The alternate special parking offer is valid year-round at the Grand, Plaza Park, Ogden Plaza Self Park, Cityfront Place Parking Garage, and Millennium Park garages. Must obtain validation in order to receive the special rate. Navy Pier Guest Services validates for cars parked at Grand Plaza Park, Ogden Plaza Self Park, Cityfront Place Parking Garage, and Millennium Park garages ONLY. Validation rate provides 12 hours of parking in the Grand Plaza Park, Ogden Plaza Self Park, Cityfront Place Parking Garage, and Millennium Park garages. The alternate parking special rate cannot be applied to Navy Pier East or West Garages (600 E. Grand Ave).
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