Campus Transportation
Campus Transportation
Helping you navigate Loyola
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact us directly at (773) 508-7036 or campustransportation@luc.edu.
Transportation Statement
Loyola University Chicago seeks to provide efficient, convenient, and safe transportation options for students, staff and visitors. The urban setting of the Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses provide a wealth of transit options including train, bus, bicycle, pedestrian, and car. While the University meets all parking requirements mandated by the City of Chicago, due to our urban location, there can be limited access to convenient parking locations. Loyola encourages the reduction of single occupancy vehicle trips to campus through alternative transportation modes such as; public transit, Metra, Pace, and ride sharing. Additionally we encourage healthy commuting options like walking and bicycling. Increased use of alternative commuting options improves the quality of life on campus, strengthens our ties to our neighboring community, and reduces impacts on the environment.
Transportation updates
900 N. Michigan Self-Park
This garage is changing to the Metropolis System as of 08/18/2025. Make sure to follow the Metropolis Instructions to get parking validation. As of January 1, 2026, the student and employee validation will be $15.00 for up to 12 hours of parking.
100 W. Chestnut Garage
This garage is offering a Loyola validation of $9 for up to 12 hours of parking. Parkers at 100 W Chestnut must scan the QR code upon entry into the garage to claim their parking session and then they must scan the validation QR code for 100 W Chestnut Garage at the front desk of either the Corboy Law Center located at 25 E. Pearson or the front desk of the Schreiber Center located at 16 E. Pearson to get the validated rate. When parkers come back to the garage to leave they are automatically charged for their parking session and the gate goes up at exit.
Shuttle Service Update
Beginning Monday, April 6, the shuttle pick-up and drop-off location at the Lake Shore Campus will change. Passengers will be dropped off and picked up at the curb cut near the Father Damen statue for the remainder of the semester.
The final day of full intercampus shuttle service for the spring semester will be Friday, May 1st. Limited shuttle service will be in effect Saturday, May 2nd, running every 30 minutes from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m.
8-RIDE Service Update
The final night of 8-RIDE service for the spring semester will be Saturday, May 2nd. You can book a ride during service hours via the TripShot app or by calling (773) 508-7433.
Parking Permits Updates
Summer 2026 parking permit applications go live on 04/20/2026 at noon CST.
Fall 2026 parking permit applications go live on 06/22/2026 at noon CST.
Parking during Commencement Week
We look forward to welcoming thousands of students, faculty, staff, and guests at Loyola’s upcoming Commencement ceremonies. Starting Tuesday, May 5th use of the Main Parking Structure located at 1110 W. Sheridan Rd. will be limited to graduating students and their guests. Graduates will receive their parking passes electronically when they receive their ceremony tickets. Alternatively, other Loyola community members can park in Fordham Garage located at 6455 N. Sheridan Rd., West Loyola Lot located at 1236 W. Loyola Ave., Contractor’s Lot located at 1227 W. Loyola Ave., and St. Louis Lot located at 1245 W. Loyola Ave. (entry to the St. Louis lot is in the alley).
It is strongly encouraged that Loyola Community Members who are commuting to campus during Commencement Week plan ahead, allow extra time to get to campus, utilize public transportation or carpool, if possible.
Transportation Statement
Loyola University Chicago seeks to provide efficient, convenient, and safe transportation options for students, staff and visitors. The urban setting of the Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses provide a wealth of transit options including train, bus, bicycle, pedestrian, and car. While the University meets all parking requirements mandated by the City of Chicago, due to our urban location, there can be limited access to convenient parking locations. Loyola encourages the reduction of single occupancy vehicle trips to campus through alternative transportation modes such as; public transit, Metra, Pace, and ride sharing. Additionally we encourage healthy commuting options like walking and bicycling. Increased use of alternative commuting options improves the quality of life on campus, strengthens our ties to our neighboring community, and reduces impacts on the environment.
Transportation updates
900 N. Michigan Self-Park
This garage is changing to the Metropolis System as of 08/18/2025. Make sure to follow the Metropolis Instructions to get parking validation. As of January 1, 2026, the student and employee validation will be $15.00 for up to 12 hours of parking.
100 W. Chestnut Garage
This garage is offering a Loyola validation of $9 for up to 12 hours of parking. Parkers at 100 W Chestnut must scan the QR code upon entry into the garage to claim their parking session and then they must scan the validation QR code for 100 W Chestnut Garage at the front desk of either the Corboy Law Center located at 25 E. Pearson or the front desk of the Schreiber Center located at 16 E. Pearson to get the validated rate. When parkers come back to the garage to leave they are automatically charged for their parking session and the gate goes up at exit.
Shuttle Service Update
Beginning Monday, April 6, the shuttle pick-up and drop-off location at the Lake Shore Campus will change. Passengers will be dropped off and picked up at the curb cut near the Father Damen statue for the remainder of the semester.
The final day of full intercampus shuttle service for the spring semester will be Friday, May 1st. Limited shuttle service will be in effect Saturday, May 2nd, running every 30 minutes from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m.
8-RIDE Service Update
The final night of 8-RIDE service for the spring semester will be Saturday, May 2nd. You can book a ride during service hours via the TripShot app or by calling (773) 508-7433.
Parking Permits Updates
Summer 2026 parking permit applications go live on 04/20/2026 at noon CST.
Fall 2026 parking permit applications go live on 06/22/2026 at noon CST.
Parking during Commencement Week
We look forward to welcoming thousands of students, faculty, staff, and guests at Loyola’s upcoming Commencement ceremonies. Starting Tuesday, May 5th use of the Main Parking Structure located at 1110 W. Sheridan Rd. will be limited to graduating students and their guests. Graduates will receive their parking passes electronically when they receive their ceremony tickets. Alternatively, other Loyola community members can park in Fordham Garage located at 6455 N. Sheridan Rd., West Loyola Lot located at 1236 W. Loyola Ave., Contractor’s Lot located at 1227 W. Loyola Ave., and St. Louis Lot located at 1245 W. Loyola Ave. (entry to the St. Louis lot is in the alley).
It is strongly encouraged that Loyola Community Members who are commuting to campus during Commencement Week plan ahead, allow extra time to get to campus, utilize public transportation or carpool, if possible.