If you have not flown out of Chicago recently you may be in for a shock when you try to find a good parking spot. If you are lucky enough to find any parking at O'Hare airport at all you are either going to pay a premium price for one that is close enough to walk to the terminal or have to hike in from somewhere out in the north forty for what is still an exorbitant amount of money. The worst part is that the shuttle that is supposed to run to the outer parking lots is never around when you need it so you better arrive extra early and where some comfortable walking shoes. If this makes you feel like the idea of parking at O'Hare Airport may not be such a good idea, you are not alone.

Thousands of fliers seek an alternative every year and fortunately there is now a very viable alternative to leaving your car out in the middle of nowhere in all kinds of weather where anyone with bad intent can steal it or break into it because there is little to no security in these parking lots, when the airport says park at your own risk, they are serious. What you will find is that there are now companies that own and operate their own private parking lots close to the airport just for travelers like you. The majority of these parking lots are connected to major hotels and feature security to protect your valuable car. Some of them are outside lots, but most of them are covered so that your car will be out of the elements while you are gone.

One of the biggest advantages of using this type of parking at O'Hare Airport is that you can book your parking spot online weeks or months before your flight so that you do not have to worry about not being able to find a parking spot when you arrive for your flight. Once you arrive you will be directed to your parking spot and then a shuttle will take you and your baggage directly to the terminal where your airline is located. No more hiking across deserted parking lots for what may seem like miles as you would have to do if you parked at the airport itself; this is a much safer option especially for female travelers. If you have plans to travel out of Chicago and do not want to have to deal with O'Hare Airport parking you have an alternative. Contact Airport Parking Inc. instead, they have parking lots located at all of the major hotels located at or near the airport for you to choose from. Their fees are a fraction of what you might expect to pay at the airport and all lots offer complimentary shuttle rides directly to your departure terminal. Next time you have to fly out of O'Hare book your parking spot in advance and leave your worries at home, while your car sits in a secure and protected parking spot until you return.