Drivers parking for only an hour at private garages in downtown Chicago can expect to shell out $15. For commuters headed downtown who, for whatever reason, don’t use mass transit, beating the crowd to parking spaces is clearly the best way to save money. Early-bird parking rates for a full day average about $13. The Northbrook -based company invests in parking facilities and shopping centers and offers consulting services on parking. Monthly parking rates average $239 at surface lots and about $310. Read More