Commuter Parking

About Commuter Parking

The City of Aurora operates commuter parking lots at each of the Downtown and Route 59 Metra stations. At the Downtown station, commuter parking is available at the lot adjacent to the Aurora Transportation Center on the west side of the platform with additional parking available east of the platform near Spring Street and Lincoln Avenue. At the Route 59 Station, the City of Aurora operates the parking lot south of the platform.

A photo of Route 59 Train Stop during the day.

Maps

Downtown Station

Route 59 Station

Monthly Permit

Monthly pass is available at both the Downtown and Route 59 Stations; however, because of the popularity of public transit options, a waiting list may exist for monthly passes at each station. To be added to the list for a permit, please visit IParq's website.

Daily Parking

Daily parking is available for $2 for every 24 hours of parking at both the Downtown Station and at the Route 59 Station. Payment is required at the time you park. Commuters may pay with cash, credit card, by smartphone using the Parkmobile app, or by using a pre-paid parking card.

  • Cash: Exact change is required for purchase if paying by cash. Pay at the parking terminal.

  • Credit Card: A 36-cent fee applies if paying with a credit card. Pay at the parking terminal.

  • Smartphone: A 55-cent fee applies if paying by smartphone. Download the Parkmobile app, available for Android and iPhone, and follow the on-screen instructions

  • Pre-paid Parking Card: Commuters can avoid carrying exact cash and the 31-cent charge by purchasing a pre-paid parking card. The pre-paid card includes an $8 fee for the card and can be loaded up to $100 using either cash or credit card. Purchase a pre-paid parking card in person at the Motor Vehicle Parking Division office: 44 E Downer Place,
    Aurora, Illinois 60505

  • Mail: You may mail a completed Pre-Paid Parking Card Application(PDF, 110KB) with a check made payable to the City of Aurora's Revenue and Collections Division. Once purchases, the card can be recharged up to $100 at any of the kiosks located inside the lot. Pre-paid card machines do not make change. Pre-paid cards are also interchangeable between stations.

Contact

Questions? Contact the Motor Vehicle Parking Division at 630-256-3580.

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