Parking near Michigan Ave or a Metra Station?

We will be driving to downtown Chicago on July 6th and staying for 4 days. I don%26#39;t want to use the car while I%26#39;m there so I just need someplace to park it for the entire period. Other postings indicate the Millenium Park garage might be the cheapest. However, according to the website, ';The current parking rate for up to 8 hours in the garage is $17.00. '; Does that mean every 8 hours will cost $17!

I would have no problem parking miles away %26amp; taking the Metra to the Michigan Ave. area (my hotel is The James). Any suggestions for parking outside the high cost parking zone near a Metra station?

Thanks!

Parking near Michigan Ave or a Metra Station?

Metra parking is intended for commuters, not long-term parkers. There are some lower-cost options for long-term parking near the airport - you would have to return on the Blue Line train. If you decide to keep the car downtown, use the Millennium garage - I think it is $24 for 24 hours now.

Parking near Michigan Ave or a Metra Station?

Thanks. I didn%26#39;t intend to park in Metra parking. I was just thinking there might be some lot to park in outside downtown walkable to a Metra Station (I%26#39;ve never been to Chicago so I don%26#39;t know the locations well). Long-term airport parking is a possibility if that%26#39;s the closest viable option.