Located only 35 miles north from downtown Chicago and in Lake County, Lake Bluff residents and business owners enjoy access to major interstate highways, accessible airports (O'Hare International Airport and Waukegan Executive Airport) and the Metra passenger rail system. Lake Bluff's two business parks benefit from the access provided at the intersection of two major State Routes, IL Rt 176 (Rockland Road) and IL Rt 43 (Waukegan Road).
Central Business District Parking
To view parking options in the Village of Lake Bluff, please utilize the Interactive Central Business District Parking Map.
Lake Bluff Metra Station and Parking
Metra Rail Station (600 N. Sheridan Rd.)
Lake Bluff is located on Metra's Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line, which runs from Chicago to Kenosha, Wisconsin on a daily basis. Visit Metra's Fares page to purchase tickets. Select the Union Pacific North Line and chose between a One Way Ticket, a Ten Ride Ticket or a Monthly Pass. If residents are unable to pay online for a One Way Ticket, they are free to board the train and pay the conductor for a ticket directly.
Residents with any questions about Metra Union Pacific North can contact Metra at these two following phone numbers:
- Customer Service: (312) 322-6777
- Transit Information Center: (847) 836-7000
Residents can also contact Metra Customer Service online at this link.
Lake Bluff Train Station Parking Lot.
The Lake Bluff - Metra Train Station Parking Lot is located north of Lake Bluff Train Station at 600 Sheridan Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. Parking at the train station is available for purchase on all days except holidays, weekends, and weekdays after 10 am.
| Metra Lot | |
|---|---|
| Weekdays 6am - 10am | $3.00 (Machine Accepts $1, $5 or Visa and Mastercard) |
| Weekdays After 10am | Free |
| Weekends | Free |
| Overnight | $5.00 |
| Annual Daytime | $360 |
| Annual Overnight | $360 |
| *Annual CBD Merchant | $150 |
* CBD Merchant Parking is only available to any owner, operator, or employee of a business with physical offices or operations in the CBD.
Parking Permits
- Expiration: Every annual permit shall expire on May 1 annually. Starting on June 1, the initial purchase fee shall be prorated monthly, such that the fee is reduced by 1/12th on the first day of each month.
Free holiday parking shall start at 12:01 a.m. on the applicable holiday and extend until 2:59 a.m. on the day following the holiday.
| Recognized Holidays |
|---|
| The fourth Monday in May (Memorial Day) |
| July 4 (Independence Day) |
| The first Monday in September (Labor Day) |
| The fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) |
| December 25 (Christmas Day) |
| December 31 (New Year's Eve) |
| January 1 (New Year's Day) |
Parking Permit Fees:
PAY BY PHONE -- Kiosk line too long? Running late for the train? You can now use your phone from anywhere to pay for parking at the Village's Metra station. All you need is your license plate number and a credit or debit card. Go to parkingapp.com on your phone for instructions and use code 60044 when paying.
Mawman Avenue Parking Lot
The Mawman Avenue Parking Lot is located at the northeast corner of Scranton Avenue and Mawman Avenue. ONLY residents of the Village of Lake Bluff may park in Mawman Avenue Parking Lot. Residents must purchase a parking permit to utilize this lot. Parking permits for Mawman Avenue are only granted on an annual basis.
Enforcement Schedule
- 24/7 available parking
- The holder of a Daytime parking permit may park between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. daily.
- The holder of an Overnight parking permit may park at ANY time.
Parking Permits
- Expiration: Every annual permit shall expire on May 1 annually. Starting on June 1, the initial purchase fee shall be prorated monthly, such that the fee is reduced by 1/12th on the first day of each month.
| Mawman Ave. Lot | |
|---|---|
| Daily | must have permit |
| Annual Daytime | $125 |
| Annual Overnight | $360 |
Senior Transportation Options
Senior Transportation Options
Lake Bluff has options for seniors on the move! These transport services are provided by Dickinson Hall-The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Center:
- Senior Car: Drivers are available on weekdays from 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for your in-town weekday appointments, errands, or visits. Please call as soon as you know your schedule. Rides are $3 each way. A handy coupon for 10 rides can be purchased from Dickinson Hall. Tips are not accepted.
- Taxi Vouchers: Subsidized taxi service is offered for residents age 65 and over who do not drive. Trips must begin and end within the Lake Forest High School district. Riders present coupons worth $3 off fare and pay the remainder. Sixteen coupons per 30-day period can be mailed to your home.
To schedule a senior center ride or for more information about the senior center, please contact Tara Kolber, Administrative Assistant/Transportation Coordinator at (847) 810-4677 or email at
Parking Penalties
Penalties
- Any person who violates any Village parking regulations will be fined in an amount of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
- Each day that any violation exists or continues shall be deemed a separate offense for which a separate fine may be levied.
