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Valet parking in Chicago, IL
25 valet parking operators serve Chicago, IL, and the most listed services are General Valet Service, Private Event Valet, and Corporate Event Valet.
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Chicago, IL
- General Valet Service
- Private Event Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
Chicago Valet Services is based in Itasca and provides valet parking across a broad range of settings in the greater Chicago area. The company serves hotels, restaurants, health facilities, commercial properties, and…
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Chicago, IL
- Private Event Valet
- General Valet Service
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
Courtesy Valet Services is a valet parking provider based in Wilmette. The company has served locations including Ruth Eckerd Hall, Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, and Salt Rock Grill, reflecting experience across…
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Chicago, IL
- Private Event Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Wedding Valet
- General Valet Service
- Major Venue Valet
FC Parking & Hospitality Services is a privately held valet and parking management company based in Lisle, serving clients across hospitality, healthcare, corporate, and dining sectors. Founded in 1998, the company has…
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Chicago, IL
- Wedding Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Major Venue Valet
Five Star Valet is a family-owned valet operator based in Chicago, serving a broad range of venue types including weddings, private parties, restaurants, healthcare facilities, high-rise and condo buildings, and…
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Go Valet operates out of Schiller Park, Illinois, serving the O'Hare International Airport corridor and nearby venues. The company provides general valet and major venue parking in the greater Chicago northwest suburban…
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Chicago, IL
- Private Event Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Funeral Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Wedding Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
Gold Star Valet serves Chicago-area restaurants, private events, funeral services, and medical facilities with a range of valet parking solutions. The company also extends its services to hotel and wedding clients,…
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Chicago, IL
- General Valet Service
- Major Venue Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
Heat Valet Parking Services, Inc. is an owner-operated valet company based in Chicago, serving a wide range of venues including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, corporate campuses, stadiums, and private event spaces.…
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Chicago, IL
- General Valet Service
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Wedding Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Major Venue Valet
Lion Parking is a privately owned, owner-operated valet company serving Chicago across a wide range of venues and event types. The company carries insurance and a certificate of insurance, and works with hotels,…
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Mena Valet Parking Inc is a valet provider based in Prospect Heights serving private events, corporate events, and general venue needs across the area. The company handles a range of event types and can be reached…
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Chicago, IL
- Restaurant Valet
- General Valet Service
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Major Venue Valet
Metropolitan Valet is an owner-operated valet company serving Chicago across restaurant, hotel, hospital, and major venue contexts. The company holds minority business certifications from the City of Chicago, Cook…
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Midway Park Saver provides general valet and parking services in Stickney, with documented service at Chicago Midway Airport. The operator offers general valet service in the Stickney area.
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Midway SpeedPark is operated by MVIP Parking Inc. and provides parking services in the Burbank area with a connection to off-site parking operations at Chicago Midway International Airport. The operator serves both the…
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Midwest Parking Professionals is a general valet provider serving Chicago. The company can be reached by phone and maintains a web presence at primeparkinginc.com.
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OPV O'Hare Personal Valet is based in Schiller Park and has been operating since 2014 under the ownership of Glenn N. The company serves clients at and around O'Hare International Airport, offering valet options that…
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Parking Spaces Inc is a family-owned, woman-owned, and minority-owned valet and parking operator based in Chicago, serving commercial facilities, residential properties, and valet-served venues. Founded in 2006, the…
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Pioneer Parking, Inc. is a family-owned valet parking provider serving Chicago, IL. They can be reached directly by phone or through their website to discuss availability and service details.
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Chicago, IL
- Corporate Event Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Wedding Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- General Valet Service
Prestige Valet Parking Services LLC operates out of Park Ridge and serves a broad range of venues including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, corporate offices, banquet halls, residential buildings, and airports. The…
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Public Parking is a Chicago-based valet service focused on restaurant clients, providing parking management for dining establishments in the city. The operator can be reached directly by phone or through their website…
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Chicago, IL
- Private Event Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- General Valet Service
Red Top Valet Services Inc provides valet parking in Lincolnwood and the surrounding area, serving private parties, public events, and homeowner residences. The company handles both private and corporate event contexts,…
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Salt Shed Valet Parking operates in Chicago with a focus on serving The Salt Shed venue and surrounding event contexts. The operator handles valet needs for major venue and private event scenarios, making it a practical…
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Chicago, IL
- Private Event Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- General Valet Service
V.I.P. Valet Services, Inc. is a Chicago-area valet provider owned by Randy Mariani and operating since 1995. The company serves private events, corporate functions, and general venue contexts across the Chicago market.
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Chicago, IL
- Private Event Valet
- Wedding Valet
- General Valet Service
- Corporate Event Valet
V12 Valet Parking is an owner-operated valet company based in Lincolnwood serving private events, weddings, and corporate functions across the greater Chicago area. The company has documented experience at venues…
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Chicago, IL
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
Valet Parking 1991 LLC is a locally owned and operated valet provider based in Oak Park. The company carries insurance and serves a range of contexts including hotels, restaurants, medical facilities, private events,…
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Chicago, IL
- Restaurant Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Wedding Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
Valet Parking Chicago serves restaurants, hospitals, corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings in Bloomingdale, IL and the broader Chicago area, operating as an insured and bonded provider. The company holds…
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Valet Systems Inc is a privately owned valet company based in Hinsdale, serving restaurant, private event, and general valet clients in the greater Chicago suburbs. The company is owned by Jane Glor and has served…
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Valet regulations in Chicago
Valet parking in Chicago is a licensed activity. Operators need the Valet Parking Operator's License (BACP) and the Loading Zone Permit (CDOT) before they can run a curbside valet.
Regulator: Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) for the operator license; Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the loading zone
Permits: Valet Parking Operator's License (BACP), Loading Zone Permit (CDOT)
Insurance minimum: Public liability, property damage, and garage keeper's legal liability insurance each required at $1,000,000 per occurrence
Municipal code: Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) 4-232 (Article II, Valet Parking), Sec. 4-232-060 (License - Required - Application - Fee), Sec. 4-5-010 (fee schedule reference)
If you are hiring valet in Chicago, any operator you shortlist should be able to show a current Valet Parking Operator's License (BACP) on request.
Last verified: July 2026
Do valet operators in Chicago need a permit or license?
Yes. Chicago requires the Valet Parking Operator's License (BACP) and the Loading Zone Permit (CDOT).
What insurance do valet operators need in Chicago?
Chicago's stated minimum: Public liability, property damage, and garage keeper's legal liability insurance each required at $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Where do valet operators apply in Chicago?
Applications go through the departments listed above. The official application is linked above. The governing rules are in Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) 4-232 (Article II, Valet Parking), Sec. 4-232-060 (License - Required - Application - Fee), Sec. 4-5-010 (fee schedule reference).
Valet pricing in Chicago
What drives valet cost
Vehicle count. How many cars guests will arrive in
Hours. Length of the staffing block, typically 4 to 8 hours
Day of week. Saturday weddings cost more than Tuesday corporate
Venue type. Indoor garages cost less to staff than long outdoor driveways
Chicago labor market
Parking attendants in the Chicago metro earn a median of $18.18/hr (mean $19.00). The metro has roughly 4,450 attendants across 530 operator establishments (NAICS 812930).
Chicago's valet parking labor market includes 4,450 employed attendants across 530 establishments, with a median wage of $18.18/hr and a mean wage of $19.00/hr. Both figures exceed the Illinois statewide median of $17.07/hr, reflecting the elevated demand concentrated in the metro's dense hospitality and entertainment corridors. The downtown core, anchored by the Loop and the River North district, generates steady attendant demand across hotels, restaurants, and event venues. Consumers booking valet service in Chicago can expect labor costs to be priced above the state average.
Data: BLS OEWS, Census CBP. See full methodology.
Typical range in Chicago
$36 to $ 64 per attendant per hour is typical in the Chicago metro .
This is the billed rate the host pays per attendant. It covers the attendant's wages, payroll tax, insurance, gear, and the operator's margin, so it runs well above what an attendant is paid per hour.
Quote may vary by event size, day of week, and venue. Get a quote for an exact figure.
Typical bands by service
| Service | Per attendant / hour |
|---|---|
| Wedding Valet | $40 to $73 |
| Corporate Event Valet | $40 to $69 |
| Private Event Valet | $36 to $65 |
| Funeral Valet | $33 to $55 |
| Hotel & Resort Valet | $33 to $55 |
| Restaurant Valet | $27 to $45 |
| Hospital & Medical Valet | $33 to $51 |
| Major Venue Valet | $40 to $69 |
| General Valet Service | $36 to $64 |
| Bike Valet | $36 to $64 |
Frequently asked
How many valet operators serve Chicago?
25 valet operators serve Chicago, Illinois, ranging from event-focused crews to multi-venue contract operators.
What does valet parking cost in Chicago?
Valet pricing in Chicago depends on driver count, hours, and venue type. See the cost breakdown above for Chicago's typical range and the per-service price bands.
Which valet services are most available in Chicago?
General Valet Service, Private Event Valet, Corporate Event Valet are the most-covered services in Chicago. Each links to the operators offering it.
Where do Chicago valet operators typically work?
Common venues include Restaurants, Hospitals, Private Parties, Weddings, Airports. Many operators take recurring contracts alongside event work.
How do I book a valet operator in Chicago?
Request a quote from any operator on this page. We forward your event details to that operator and up to two nearby matches.
Are Chicago valet operators insured?
5 of 25 Chicago operators list insurance credentials publicly. Confirm coverage limits and request a Certificate of Insurance naming your venue when booking.
How long have valet operators been in Chicago?
V.I.P. Valet Services, Inc. is among the longest-operating in Chicago, founded in 1995. The city has 5 operators with a published founding year.