Chicago Cubs RV Camping Guide
Pack the family into the RV and head to Chicago’s Wrigley Field for a fun Chicago Cubs game. Hotdogs, peanuts, and crackerjacks are calling for you.
Event information
Wrigley Field offers no on-site RV camping, but McCormick Place Lot B provides safe overnight RV parking just 2 miles from downtown Chicago at $39 per night with no hookups. The Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday (55 miles northwest) features full amenities, including Wi-Fi, pools, and convenient Metra train access to downtown. The CTA Red Line delivers Cubs fans directly to Wrigley via the Addison station—just steps from the ballpark's main entrance. No tailgating is permitted at Wrigley Field, making your campground the perfect spot for pre-game celebrations and Cubs-themed BBQs. For RV travelers seeking the ultimate baseball experience, Chicago combines convenient overnight parking options with seamless public transportation, letting you focus on what matters most—cheering on the Cubs at the Friendly Confines.
What Makes Wrigley Field Special for RV Travelers?
Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs since 1916, sits in Chicago's charming Wrigleyville neighborhood with its iconic ivy-covered outfield walls and hand-operated scoreboard. The ballpark offers over 50 concession stands featuring everything from traditional ballpark fare to Chicago deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, and craft beer. Clark the Cub, the team's beloved mascot, roams the stands in his backwards cap, making game day extra entertaining for families.
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Tickets
You will notice that Chicago Cubs ticket prices vary quite a bit depending on who the Cubs are playing, what time of year it is, and where you are sitting. The park also has several club and VIP seating sections, as well as the Budweiser Patio, LG Porch, and other special areas.
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Transportation
Driving
In the heart of Downtown Chicago, you will find Wrigley Field just off IL-19 and North Clark Street. You can reach there from US-41 to the east, I-90 or I-290 to the south and west, and I-94 to the north. Chicago is one of the largest and most populated cities in the country, with a population of over 2,700,000 people. The home of the southwestern corner of Lake Michigan, the Lincoln Park Zoo, museums, art galleries, and tons of restaurants and clubs, you may appreciate spending at least a day or two in town checking out the attractions in Chicago.
Parking areas
Wrigley Field parking is extremely limited for RVs, with six small lots primarily reserved for season ticket holders and cars only.
Public Transportation
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Redline is the best public transportation in and around Chicago. CTA will get you anywhere in the city or county as well as all surrounding counties and cities for miles. Sometimes you may also use the Yellow Line or Purple Line Express, depending on where you begin your journey. Pace Wrigley Field Express will get you to and from the park with stops in Hillside and Rolling Meadows.
Where to stay
Onsite
Even though it would be fun and fantastic, Wrigley Field does not allow any camping or sleeping in any kind of vehicle on site. McCormick Place Lot B remains Chicago's go-to solution for RV parking during Cubs games.
McCormick Place Lot B (31st Street near Lake Shore Drive) offers overnight RV parking at $39 per day with in-and-out privileges. This outdoor surface lot accommodates RVs of all sizes but provides no hookups—come prepared for dry camping. The lot features 24-hour security, paved surfaces, and allows generator use during reasonable hours.
Your best strategy? Park your rig at McCormick Place and use Chicago's excellent CTA public transportation to reach Wrigley Field stress-free.
Nearby
What Are the Best RV Campgrounds Near Wrigley Field?
Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday
Located 55 miles northwest in Union, Illinois, this family-friendly KOA accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups (20/30/50 amp service), Wi-Fi throughout the park, and upgraded KOA Patio® sites. The resort offers swimming pools, mini-golf, a playground, and planned weekend activities including hayride tours and outdoor movies.
Getting to Wrigley: Take the Metra train from nearby Woodstock or Crystal Lake stations (16 miles from the campground) directly to downtown Chicago, then transfer to the CTA Red Line. Free parking is available at Metra stations, with large RV parking for $10 daily.
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Indiana Dunes State Park
Situated 60 miles southeast on Lake Michigan's beautiful shoreline, this state park offers 140 RV sites with electrical hookups, modern restrooms, and shower facilities. The park features hiking trails through towering sand dunes and 3 miles of pristine beach.
Getting to Wrigley: Take the South Shore Line train from nearby stations directly to downtown Chicago's Millennium Station, then transfer to the CTA Red Line northbound to Addison.
Getting around
With such a big park, it is good to know that there are shuttle services available to ADA guests. In addition, there is a free remote shuttle service for the parking lots further out such as the Rockwell lot. These shuttles run from three hours before the game. Returning shuttles board after the game at the drop-off location for about an hour.
What to pack
Clothing
Pack comfortable walking shoes (Wrigley Field requires significant walking), Cubs gear or team colors, and layers for Chicago's unpredictable weather. Summer games can be warm, but Lake Michigan breezes create cooler conditions.
Gear
Bring a clear bag (16" x 16" x 8" maximum), sealed water bottles (permitted), sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera for capturing memories at the historic ballpark.
Health & Safety
Essential items include tickets, ID, phone charger, and cash for concessions (many vendors still accept cash alongside cards). For campground comfort, pack grilling supplies and outdoor cooking equipment if your site lacks full hookups.
Where to eat
Cooking
Your cooking options depend on where you will be camping or parking the rig. If staying at the McCormick Place Convention Center, you will need to be prepared to utilize your RV kitchen to prepare meals inside your camper. Ensure that your tanks are ready for use as there are no utilities in the convention center lot. You may be able to use a generator but that is unclear. At the KOA and some of the other nearby campgrounds, travelers will have access to utilities and be allowed to use a campfire grill or BBQ pit.
Restaurants
The park has a ton of food venues, but if you want to take a trip into town for a meal, you will have plenty of choices from fast food to fine dining. American food, Mexican and Asian cuisine, and even an Armenian restaurant are just a few of the places in Chicago. There are also several pizza places, sandwich shops, and cafés to enjoy.
Vendors
When you go to Wrigley Field for a Chicago Cubs game, get there with an empty stomach so you can try some of the finest food in the Midwest. In fact, you would probably have to stay a few months to try it all because there are over 180 concession stands, food carts, and eateries inside the park. Several dozen bars are also found in the park. You can pick up some t-shirts, hats, and other souvenirs throughout the park as well as in the Cubs Stores in Sections 103 and 119.
Safety
Security
Security is there to protect guests and to make sure everyone has a good time. You’ll be screened as you come through the gates, as well as other pertinent areas of the park. You will have to go through a metal detector and have your ticket scanned as well. Remember, the less you bring, the easier and faster you can get to your seat.
Weather
The weather in Chicago varies a great deal during baseball season since activities start in the spring and end in the fall. Most of the season is summer weather, though, and it will be hot and steamy. Summer temps average in the upper 80s and low 90s with lows in the 60s. Pop-up storms can happen at the drop of a hat, so it is best to download a weather app and keep an eye on the forecast.
Medical
First aid stations are in a variety of places around the park, as well as a medical station with a registered nurse, doctor, and medical technicians behind home plate. The park also has first responders on call for emergencies and an ambulance service on-site. If you need a hospital or other medical facility, there are two within 10 miles of Wrigley Field.
