Chicago is one of the top leisure destinations in the world. With its sparkling lakefront, exciting downtown cultural and shopping districts, and quality options for dining, entertainment and accommodations, it's a city that continues to delight visitors for vacationing, or that quick getaway.

For further assistance with Chicago group hotel reservations and attraction information, call Joleen Domaracki at 312-567-8571, email jdomaracki@choosechicago.com, or visit the “Travel Professionals” section of Choose Chicago.

Chicago Motorcoach Loading Zones and Parking

Bringing a motorcoach to Chicago? Click here for more information on motorcoach parking in Chicago.

Chicago Motorcoach Regulations

Illinois Tourism: Group Tour & Travel: Chicago Information: City of Chicago Motorcoach Regulations Motorcoaches may discharge waste only at permitted facilities. Under City ordinance, illegal dumping on land or in waterways is prohibited. Violators will incur a fine. Additional legal action may also result.

Motorcoaches may only load and/or unload passengers at the numbered stops listed on this site and identified by special signs, or at designated areas at hotels, restaurants and other attractions. The loading and/or unloading of passengers should be completed as expeditiously as possible and should not exceed 15 minutes.

Motor coaches may not park or stand anywhere except in the designated areas.

While in the parking areas, motorcoaches may not idle engines for more than 10 minutes prior to their time of departure. Under certain weather conditions, motorcoaches will be allowed to idle their engines longer.

To ensure the safety of the riding public on double-decker buses, children 10 years or younger may only be allowed on the upper level when accompanied by an adult. Passengers are not allowed to stand in the upper level of a double-decker bus while the bus is moving.

City of Chicago licenses are not required for motorcoaches that transport passengers to the City from other destinations or from the City to other destinations.

Information obtained from the "2008 Chicago Motor Coach Parking Map & Information Guide" published by the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau.

Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Centers

The Chicago Office of Tourism welcomes millions of visitors each year to Chicago, providing visitor assistance at Visitor Information Centers located in two historic landmarks:

Chicago Cultural Center
77 E. Randolph at Michigan Avenue
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday, 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm;
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas

Chicago Water Works
163 E. Pearson at Michigan Avenue
Open Daily 7:30am - 7:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas

Mayor's Office of Chicago Special Events and Calendar

Click here for the Mayor’s Office of Chicago Special Events and Calendar or call the Chicago Special Events Hotline at 312-744-3370.