Explanation of How Chicago Blackhawks Parking Works [Tips Guide]


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The Chicago Blackhawks home arena (United Center) has several large parking lots located very near to the arena, which makes parking relatively simple compared to other NHL arenas. In this article, let’s explore some of the most popular Chicago Blackhawks parking options.

These are the most common ways to get parking for Chicago Blackhawks games:

  • Purchase a parking spot on parking sites like ParkWhiz or SpotHero. The United Center partners with SpotHero (click here to learn more).
  • Purchase a parking pass from an online ticket broker site like Ticketmaster, StubHub, or Vivid Seats (click here to learn more).
  • Pay for parking on site in one of the United Center general parking lots.
  • Use Public Transportation or Rideshare. The United Center has a designated Uber Zone northeast of the arena within about a 3-5 minute walk (learn more).

As we discussed above, the United Center has several large parking areas very near to the arena. The closest lots are used for VIP Suite parking, but there are also several large parking lots located within a 5 minute walk that are used for general parking.

Although you can pay on site, buying a parking pass in advance can really help reduce hassle on gameday. Let’s start by discussing the best ways to buy a Chicago Blackhawks parking pass.

How to Buy a Chicago Blackhawks Parking Pass

You can reserve a Chicago Blackhawks parking pass through parking sites like ParkWhiz or SpotHero (among others). The United Center partners with SpotHero, and you can reserve a parking spot through SpotHero by visiting the Blackhawks parking page, and scrolling down to the section about buying a parking pass in advance.

You can also purchase a parking pass through online ticket brokers like Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats.

Buy Chicago Blackhawks Parking On Site

Yes, you also have the choice of paying for Blackhawks parking on site in a general parking lot. The nice thing about United Center parking is even the general parking lots are located within a reasonable distance of the arena, and require only a short walk to the arena.

In the next section, we discuss the location of some of the most popular general parking lots for Chicago Blackhawk games. You can also view the location of the general parking lots by viewing the parking map.

Chicago Blackhawks Parking Locations

The lots listed below are used for general parking. If you are searching for VIP parking locations, learn more here.

  • Lot A – Lot A is a surface lot that is located about one block north of the arena. Lot A Parking is positioned southwest of the intersection of Wood Street and Washington Boulevard. You can enter United Center Lot A on the south side of Washington Boulevard. This lot will require only a short 3-5 minute walk to the arena. Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Lot A as you approach it from Washington Boulevard.
  • Lot B – Lot B Parking is a surface lot that is located about one block north of the arena. Lot B Parking is positioned northeast of the intersection of Warren Boulevard and Damen Avenue. You can enter Lot B on the north side of Warren Boulevard. This lot will require only a short 3-5 minute walk to the arena. Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Lot B as you approach it from Warren Boulevard.
  • Lot D – Lot D Parking is a surface lot that is located about one block southeast of the arena. Lot D Parking is positioned northeast of the intersection of Wood Street and Adams Street. You can enter Lot D on the east side of Wood Street. This lot will require only a short 3-5 minute walk to the arena. Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Lot D as you approach it from Wood Street.
  • Lot F – Lot F Parking is a surface lot that is located about one block west of the arena. United Center Lot F Parking is positioned southwest of the intersection of Madison Street and Damen Avenue. You can enter United Center Lot F on the south side of Madison Street. This lot will require only a short 3-5 minute walk to the arena. Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Lot F as you approach it from Madison Street.
  • Lot J – Lot J Parking is a surface lot that is located about one block east of the arena. Lot J Parking is positioned northeast of the intersection of Monroe Street and Wood Street. You can enter Lot J on the north side of Monroe Street. This lot will require only a short 3-5 minute walk to the arena. Click here to view the position of Lot J on the parking map.
  • Lot MXC – Lot MXC Parking (also called the Malcom X Garage) is a garage lot that is located about one block south of the arena. Lot MXC Parking is positioned northwest of the intersection of Wood Street and Jackson Boulevard. You can enter United Center Lot MXC on the west side of Wood Street. This lot will require a 5-7 minute walk to the arena. Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Lot MXC garage as you approach it from Wood Street.

Chicago Blackhawks Parking Contact Info

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Any information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, meaning much of this information is subject to change, and although we do our best to keep these guides updated, we can’t guarantee accuracy at all times. For all official information, we urge you to contact United Center staff. Contact information is below:

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