My wife and I are planning an end to end trip on Route 66 starting in Chicago (Adams and Michigan, I think). We'd stay in a hotel in or near the Loop and leave Chicago early on a Sunday morning to miss most traffic. I have been trying to find a place to park the bike overnight near Michigan and Whacker but all the garages I've found won't take a bike. Anybody know of a garage there that will accept a motorcycle?
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Parking in chicago for Route 66
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David13
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I don't know that area of Chicago.
But I would approach it like this:
Plan my approach so the night before I would stop maybe 2 hours out from that location. Then, on the start morning I would ride in the two hours and then start the trip at that time.
What that would do for me is, cheaper accommodations, more secure or safer area, I would be there 2 hours into the day, rather than early a.m. or late night or evening.
dc
But I would approach it like this:
Plan my approach so the night before I would stop maybe 2 hours out from that location. Then, on the start morning I would ride in the two hours and then start the trip at that time.
What that would do for me is, cheaper accommodations, more secure or safer area, I would be there 2 hours into the day, rather than early a.m. or late night or evening.
dc
I can't give you any specifics re: Chicago, but I've used this approach on other trips: Choose a hotel, contact the hotel and let them know you're arriving via motorcycle. Ask where they recommend you park it safely. If they can't recommend a safe location, move to the next hotel. This approach has worked for me in many parts of the country (even at some hotels that have stated "No Motorcycles allowed in Parking Garage". Some have even waved the parking fee for, an added bonus. It's also a given that the hotel/parking facility assumes no risk for my motorcycle. So far, in over 50 years of riding/40 years of touring, I've never had a problem.
Good luck! (Any BMWMOA members live near the loop?)
jbbmwrider
New member
I live near that area. I keep my bike in a garage and know that others park there. Pm me for location. It is not cheap, however.
snookers
DBLUPPR
When my Bride and I started our cross country Route66 adventure we stayed in a State Park outside of Chicago........but then we camp, and our bike is beside us all night long.....
David13 has the right idea, its what I would do if we were the Motel the trip
greenwald
New member
Taking the 'Connie?'
Depending on the locale, outside parking in a conspicuous area is often more 'mischief-proof' than inside a parking structure.
I've had some experience in that part of Chicago - will PM you with a plan.
Enjoy the adventure!
alancoles
Dress for fall & avoid it
Try InterPark, they're one of the largest parking garage operaters in NA and based in Chicago. I'm sure you're familiar with their "iParkit" signs:
This is their InterPark location at Adams & Wabash. At 17 E Adams, right on Route-66, one block from the "Begin Route 66" sign. Call them and check 1-877-436-7275
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