Chicago, IL

Car & Vehicle Storage in Chicago, IL

Chicago winters are hard on a rig, and street parking is worse. This directory lists 35 vehicle storage facilities in the city, with 26 offering indoor spots and 26 offering outdoor, plus 14 covered options. Average rating is 4.8 across the listings, and 27 sites have 24/7 gate access. Compare what fits your RV or boat before the salt flies.

Discover Car & Vehicle Storage in Chicago, IL

35Facilities listed
4.8★Average Google rating
2724/7 gate access
10More within 30 miles
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Facilities in Chicago

Public Storage in Chicago, IL

Public Storage

2222 N Natchez Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 4.9 (1,256 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with RV, boat and car options, gated 24/7 access and a 4.9 rating from over 1,200 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Mini Mall Storage in Chicago, IL

Mini Mall Storage

1030 W North Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 4.9 (1,112 Google reviews)

Chicago storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots, plus a 4.9-star rating from over 1,100 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Extra Space Storage in Chicago, IL

Extra Space Storage

4400 W Addison St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.9 (1,010 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with vehicle parking and a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews.

Car
Extra Space Storage in Chicago, IL

Extra Space Storage

2244 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 4.9 (1,009 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with covered loading dock and a manager who walks you through unit options.

CoveredCar
Extra Space Storage in Chicago, IL

Extra Space Storage

601 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.9 (981 Google reviews)

Chicago self storage with vehicle parking, cameras, and staff reviewers call helpful and patient.

Car Video cameras
Extra Space Storage in Chicago, IL

Extra Space Storage

465 N Desplaines St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.9 (798 Google reviews)

Self-storage on N Desplaines St in Chicago with vehicle storage, climate control options, and a 4.9-star rating from 798 reviews.

Car
Mini Mall Storage in Chicago, IL

Mini Mall Storage

1944 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 4.9 (751 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor parking plus a 4.9 rating from 751 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
StorageMart in Chicago, IL

StorageMart

1015 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.9 (509 Google reviews)

Gated RV storage in Lincoln Park with 24/7 access, cameras, and a 4.9-star rating from 509 reviews.

BoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Extra Space Storage in Chicago, IL

Extra Space Storage

7131 W 60th St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.8 (993 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with vehicle storage and a 4.8-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews.

Car
Extra Space Storage in Chicago, IL

Extra Space Storage

4222 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL ★ 4.8 (846 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage near Pulaski and 43rd with covered vehicle spots and staff reviewers call helpful.

CoveredCar
Extra Space Storage in Chicago, IL

Extra Space Storage

2740 W 79th St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.8 (741 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with indoor RV parking and a 4.8-star rating from 700+ reviews.

IndoorCar
CubeSmart Self Storage in Chicago, IL

CubeSmart Self Storage

407 E 25th St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.8 (489 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with covered RV spots, gated access, and staff who get praised for walkthroughs and straight answers.

CoveredCarClimate Gated accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in Chicago, IL

Public Storage

4430 N Clark St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.8 (372 Google reviews)

Chicago Public Storage with gated 24/7 access, covered and indoor RV parking, and a 4.8 rating from 372 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Chicago, IL

Public Storage

2638 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL ★ 4.7 (734 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spots, 24/7 gated access, and a 4.7 rating from 734 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Chicago, IL

Public Storage

5643 N Broadway, Chicago, IL ★ 4.7 (570 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with RV, boat, and vehicle parking, gated access, and staff praised in reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Chicago, IL

Public Storage

7455 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL ★ 4.7 (552 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV spots, 24/7 access and a 4.7-star rating from 552 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Chicago, IL

Public Storage

5838 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL ★ 4.7 (500 Google reviews)

Chicago Public Storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor RV parking, gated 24/7 access, and staff reviewers call helpful.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Chicago, IL

Public Storage

939 E 95th St, Chicago, IL ★ 4.7 (497 Google reviews)

Chicago RV storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots. Reviewers praise the helpful staff.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Chicago Northside Storage in Chicago, IL

Chicago Northside Storage

2946 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 4.7 (247 Google reviews)

Chicago Northside Storage offers indoor, covered, and gated outdoor RV parking with 24/7 surveillance in Avondale.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Self-Storage at U-Haul in Chicago, IL

Self-Storage at U-Haul

4100 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 5.0 (17 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with indoor and outdoor vehicle parking, 24/7 access, cameras and a 5.0 rating from 17 reviews.

IndoorOutdoorCar 24/7 accessVideo camerasWash bay
Public Storage in Chicago, IL

Public Storage

1916 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 4.6 (374 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with RV, boat and car spaces, gated access and staff praised in reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasWell lit
Self-Storage at U-Haul in Chicago, IL

Self-Storage at U-Haul

3401 W 47th St, Chicago, IL ★ 5.0 (8 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with indoor and outdoor RV parking, 24/7 access, cameras, and a 5.0 rating from eight reviews.

IndoorOutdoorCar 24/7 accessVideo camerasWash bay
Self-Storage at U-Haul in Chicago, IL

Self-Storage at U-Haul

500 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL ★ 4.7 (17 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with indoor and outdoor vehicle parking, 24/7 access and cameras, rated 4.7 on Google.

IndoorOutdoorCar 24/7 accessVideo camerasWash bay
Self-Storage at U-Haul in Chicago, IL

Self-Storage at U-Haul

1500 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 5.0 (7 Google reviews)

Chicago self-storage with indoor and outdoor options, climate control, cameras, and staff reviewers keep praising.

IndoorOutdoorCar 24/7 accessVideo camerasWash bay
Self-Storage at U-Haul in Chicago, IL

Self-Storage at U-Haul

1200 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL ★ 5.0 (7 Google reviews)

Chicago RV storage with indoor and outdoor spots, 24/7 access, and a 5-star rating from 7 reviews.

IndoorOutdoorCar 24/7 accessVideo camerasWash bay

What you'll find in Chicago

The mix here leans toward indoor and outdoor storage, 26 each, with covered slots at 14 facilities. Boat owners have 12 options, and trailer storage is slimmer at 2 listings, so call ahead if you tow. Climate-controlled space shows up at 2 sites, which matters if you store over winter and want to keep damp out of the cabin. The top-rated facilities cluster around 4.9 stars, and review counts run into the thousands for names like Public Storage and Mini Mall Storage. Most places are gated, and 27 offer 24/7 access. That helps if you need to get the rig out early for a trip.

Covered and indoor choices

Covered storage keeps sun and hail off the roof and slows UV damage to seals and tires. Indoor goes further, blocking wind-driven rain and snow, and it is the better call if you are leaving the RV for months. Of the 35 facilities, 26 have indoor space and 14 list covered. Ask each site about ceiling height and door width before you book, since not every bay fits a tall rig with a roof vent or AC unit. If you store indoors, a battery maintainer and a fresh oil change before parking are cheap habits that save money later.

Outdoor, boat and trailer spots

Outdoor storage is the most common option here, with 26 facilities listing it. That suits a rig you use often, but expect sun on the gel coat and tires, so covers and tire blocks earn their keep. Boat storage appears at 12 sites, useful if you trailer to Lake Michigan or the Chain O'Lakes. Trailer storage is thin at 2 listings, so confirm space early. Climate-controlled storage is listed at 2 facilities, a plus for keeping mold and musty smells out during humid stretches. Check gate hours, lighting and camera coverage when you visit.

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How many storage facilities are in Chicago?

The directory lists 35 vehicle storage facilities in Chicago. Of those, 26 offer indoor storage, 26 offer outdoor, and 14 have covered spots. Boat storage is available at 12 facilities and trailer storage at 2, so options vary by what you need to park.

How many places have 24/7 gate access?

27 of the 35 facilities offer 24/7 gate access. That is most of them, but confirm before you book if you need to move the rig outside normal hours. Ask how the gate code works and whether the office is staffed on weekends.

Do I need climate-controlled storage in Chicago?

Only 2 facilities here list climate control, so it is limited. For winter storage, indoor space at one of the 26 indoor facilities protects against snow and freeze-thaw. Climate control helps with humidity and odors, but plain indoor storage keeps the worst weather off your rig.

What should I check before booking a spot?

Visit in person and measure your rig's height and width. Ask about gate hours, lighting, cameras and whether the ground drains well. For outdoor spots, check sun exposure and wind. Confirm the facility allows the work you plan, like battery charging or minor maintenance, and read the contract for insurance requirements.