Valet Parking

$64 a day to skip the self-park shuffle

Valet Parking at O’Hare runs $64 per day and sits inside the main garage by Terminals 1–3, so you still follow the garage access roads, then pull into the clearly signed valet lane. You hand over the keys, they park it, and you walk about 2 minutes into the terminal bridge instead of circling for a space on levels 2–6.

Service runs for early-morning departures and late-night arrivals, but one Google review flagged thin staffing after midnight, which meant a noticeably longer wait to get their car back. Another reviewer said, “Pricey but worth it when I’m running late – I just pull up, hand over the keys, and I’m inside in minutes,” which sums up the tradeoff: you’re paying to buy back time and cut stress on departure and return.

Plan on your total bill coming in higher than the posted $64 base daily rate; reviews mention taxes and fees adding a few extra dollars for a simple 24‑hour stay. Several travelers compare their receipt to regular daily garage parking and get sticker shock, especially on 3–5 day trips. Many frequent flyers cap valet use at one‑ or two‑night runs, then switch to Economy F/G/H or off‑airport lots when they’ll be gone a week.

Operationally, the attendants park your car in the same garage complex serving Terminals 1–3, and most returns are smooth, but reviews note wait times during peak evening banks when multiple flights arrive between about 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. A few people complain about mirrors or seats moved and radio presets changed, plus one comment that “for the price they charge, they should at least wash the windshield.” Nothing major, but don’t expect detailing.

Pro tip: regulars call valet from the plane or as soon as they reach the T1–T3 walkway so staff can start pulling the car; copy that habit and you’ll usually walk straight out to your vehicle instead of waiting curbside.