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Looking for the best parking spots and prices or the most convenient public transportation options near the Christkindlmarket Chicago? It’s not easy to find good parking deals downtown – but we want to make sure that our visitors can enjoy the market without having to worry about finding a parking spot.
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for the Christkindlmarket, visit the Christkindlmarket SpotHero Parking Page.
PURCHASE DISCOUNTED PARKING AT MILLENNIUM GARAGES
Heading to the Christkindlmarket this holiday season? Receive 20% off parking at all four Millennium Garages when you enter promo code CHRISTKINDL25 at check-out. The closest options are Grant Park North & Millennium Park Garages. Coming downtown for your Holiday Staycation? Reserve “Extended Stay Parking” which includes Unlimited In & Out Access for the duration of your stay. Valid 11/15/25–12/31/25.
Head to the market and back for just $5 – take the CTA! Spend less on travel and more on festive goodies. There are many CTA train stations and bus stops within steps of Daley Plaza. Find the best route for you at transitchicago.com/planatrip
Leave the car behind and ride Metra to the heart of the holidays! The Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza is just a short walk from all downtown Metra terminals—Union Station, LaSalle Street Station, Millennium Station, and Ogilvie Transportation Center (OTC).
Whether you’re coming in for a weekday visit or a weekend outing, Metra offers a variety of affordable fare options—including the Weekend Pass, Saturday/Sunday/Holiday Pass, Family Fares, and Children’s Weekday Fares. Use the Ventra App to easily purchase tickets.
