Extra Space Storage
Lindenhurst self-storage with outdoor and climate-controlled units, a gated lot, and staff reviewers keep praising.
Illinois
Car & Vehicle Storage in Illinois
Illinois has 264 car and vehicle storage facilities listed here, averaging 4.7 stars, and the spread of options is wide enough that where you land matters more than you might think. Covered spots number 91, indoor units 159, outdoor pads 164. If you want to pull in at midnight, 152 of them offer 24/7 gate access. Extra Space Storage shows up repeatedly at the top of the ratings, so expect those to book up.
Discover Car & Vehicle Storage in Illinois
264Facilities listed
4.7★Average Google rating
15224/7 gate access
Top-rated facilities
Extra Space Storage
Deerfield self-storage with vehicle parking, climate control, and a manager reviewers keep praising by name.
Extra Space Storage
North Aurora self-storage with vehicle parking, praised for clean grounds and helpful staff, 5.0 stars from 861 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
South Chicago Heights self storage with vehicle storage and a 5.0 rating across 640 Google reviews.
Extra Space Storage
Cicero self-storage on Ogden Ave with vehicle storage and staff reviewers call helpful, plus a 4.9 rating from over 2,000 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
Clean, well-run self storage in Round Lake Beach with friendly staff and a 4.9-star rating from 1,858 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
Chicago Heights self storage with vehicle storage, cameras, and staff reviewers call patient and helpful.
Extra Space Storage
Elmhurst self-storage with indoor units, vehicle storage, and a 4.9-star rating from 1,465 reviews.
Public Storage
Chicago self-storage with RV, boat and car options, gated 24/7 access and a 4.9 rating from over 1,200 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
RV owners in Vernon Hills rate this Extra Space Storage 4.9 stars for its clean facility and helpful staff.
Public Storage
Broadview Public Storage offers RV, boat, and vehicle storage with 24/7 access and a 4.9-star rating from 1,156 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
South Holland self-storage with vehicle parking and 4.9 stars from over 1,150 reviews.
Mini Mall Storage
Glen Ellyn storage with climate-controlled units and 20ft to 60ft outdoor parking for RVs and boats.
Mini Mall Storage
Chicago storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots, plus a 4.9-star rating from over 1,100 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
Cicero self-storage with vehicle parking, clean grounds, and staff reviewers call polite and helpful.
Extra Space Storage
Clean, secure self storage in Chicago Ridge with climate control and vehicle parking. Rated 4.9 stars by over 1,000 reviewers.
Extra Space Storage
Skokie self-storage near McCormick and Howard with vehicle parking and a 4.9 rating from over 1,000 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
Chicago self-storage with vehicle parking and a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
Chicago self-storage with covered loading dock and a manager who walks you through unit options.
Extra Space Storage
Chicago self storage with vehicle parking, cameras, and staff reviewers call helpful and patient.
Extra Space Storage
Mundelein self-storage with vehicle spots, well lit and well rated by renters.
SmartStop Self Storage
Elk Grove Village self storage with climate control, cameras, wide driveways, and staff reviewers call kind and helpful.
Extra Space Storage
Naperville self-storage on IL-59 with vehicle storage and a 4.9-star rating from nearly 900 reviews.
Extra Space Storage
Self-storage in Bedford Park with vehicle storage, climate control options, and staff reviewers call patient and knowledgeable.
Extra Space Storage
Naperville self-storage with vehicle parking, clean grounds, and staff reviewers call helpful and professional.
Covered, indoor, or out in the weather
Outdoor pads are the most common choice at 164, and they suit a rig you move often. But Illinois winters are hard on gelcoat and rubber, and summer sun does its own slow damage. Indoor units, 159 of them, cost more and protect better. Covered sits in between at 91. If your RV sits for months at a time, indoor is worth the money. Ask whether the unit is truly enclosed or just a roof over a slab, because the two age a rig very differently. Check gate hours before you commit, since not every facility lets you in after hours.
Big rigs, boats, and trailers
Not every spot takes a Class A. Of the 264 facilities, 102 handle boats, 21 take trailers, and 30 offer climate control. Four list semi parking. Measure your rig bumper to bumper, mirrors included, before you call, and bring the number with you. The facilities clustered around Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and Plainfield see heavy demand, so those fill first. Out toward Rockford, Bloomington, or Mundelein you will usually find more room and easier turns. Confirm the pad length and width in writing rather than trusting a photo on the listing.
What to check before you sign
Visit in person and look at the driveway. A tight turn into a narrow aisle will ruin your day every time you pull out. Ask about the surface: gravel holds water, and pavement drains. Confirm that your insurance covers the rig while it sits, because facility coverage is not the same thing as yours. A battery maintainer keeps a stored rig ready to start, and winterizing before the first hard freeze saves you an expensive spring. For long storage, a breathable cover beats a tarp that traps moisture.
Car & Vehicle Storage by city in Illinois
- Chicago (35)
- Aurora (7)
- Alsip (5)
- Bloomington (5)
- Rockford (4)
- Naperville (4)
- Mundelein (4)
- Plainfield (4)
- Lombard (3)
- Palatine (3)
- Arlington Heights (3)
- Loves Park (3)
- Des Plaines (3)
- Belleville (3)
- Marion (2)
- Normal (2)
- Springfield (2)
- Crystal Lake (2)
- Waukegan (2)
- Edwardsville (2)
- Danville (2)
- Antioch (2)
- Bourbonnais (2)
- Columbia (2)
- Cicero (2)
- Bridgeview (2)
- Bolingbrook (2)
- Chicago Heights (2)
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Questions people ask
How many car and vehicle storage facilities are in Illinois?
There are 264 listed across the state, averaging 4.7 stars. That includes 164 outdoor spots, 159 indoor units, 91 covered spaces, 102 that handle boats, and 21 for trailers. Larger metro areas carry most of the count.
How many have 24/7 gate access?
152 of the 264 facilities offer 24/7 gate access. That is a little over half, so if you need to arrive or leave at odd hours, filter for it early. Confirm the policy directly with the facility before signing.
Is indoor storage worth it for an RV in Illinois?
Often, yes. Indoor units (159 of them) keep sun, hail, and snow off the roof and seals, and they slow UV damage to tires and gelcoat. If your rig sits for months, the extra cost usually pays back. Outdoor pads suit rigs you move often.
What should I ask a facility before booking?
Ask for the pad length and width in writing, the surface type, and the gate hours. Check the turning room at the entrance. Confirm your own insurance covers the rig while stored, and ask whether the unit is fully enclosed or only covered.