Midway — Main Garage parking clearance: 8'8"
The posted vehicle clearance at Midway — Main Garage, 5700 S Cicero Ave in Chicago, Illinois is 8'8" (104 inches). It was verified against flychicago.com on Apr 30, 2026. That clears a mid-roof cargo van (8'4") and anything shorter, but not a 10–12 ft rental truck (9'0") or anything taller. Measure your own vehicle; racks, AC units, and lifts add inches.
Will it fit?
| Vehicle | Typical height | Fits 8'8"? |
|---|---|---|
| A typical sedan | 5'0" | Yes |
| A stock pickup or SUV | 6'6" | Yes |
| A low-roof cargo van | 7'9" | Yes |
| A mid-roof cargo van | 8'4" | Yes |
| A 10–12 ft rental truck | 9'0" | No |
| A high-roof Sprinter or Transit | 9'2" | No |
| A 15–20 ft rental truck | 11'0" | No |
| A Class B camper van | 11'0" | No |
| A Class C RV | 11'6" | No |
| A 26 ft rental truck | 13'6" | No |
| A semi trailer | 13'6" | No |
Details
- Address
- 5700 S Cicero Ave
- Coordinates
- 41.78560, -87.75170
- Oversized vehicles
- Not marked oversized-vehicle-friendly
- Notes
- MDW terminal-adjacent. Clearance needs verification. Web-verified 2026-04-30: https://www.flychicago.com/midway/tofrom/parking/ — Terminal Garage Level 1 = 8'8
- Source
- Web-verified (high confidence) — was: flychicago.com
Other garages with a posted clearance near Midway — Main Garage
- Midway — Economy Garage · 8'2" · 0.2 mi · lower
- CTA Kiss & Ride · 12'0" · 3.7 mi · taller
- Parking Garage · 8'6" · 7.5 mi · lower
- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place · 7'0" · 8.2 mi · lower
- Union Station Garage · 7'0" · 8.6 mi · lower
- Museum of Science & Industry Garage · 8'2" · 8.7 mi · lower
Frequently asked
Will a U-Haul fit at Midway — Main Garage?
No. The posted clearance is 8'8". U-Haul lists a clearance height of 9'0" for its 10 ft truck, 11'0" for its 15, 17, and 20 ft trucks, and 12'0" for its 26 ft truck. None of them fits under 8'8". Budget and Penske publish different figures; see the vehicle heights guide at willifit.ai/vehicle-heights.html.
Will an RV fit at Midway — Main Garage?
Class B camper vans are typically 8.5 to 11 ft tall and Class C motorhomes 10 to 11 ft, not counting roof-mounted air conditioners and vents. A Class B camper van fits only if it measures under 8'8" including roof equipment; a Class C motorhome does not. Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels run 11 to 13.5 ft and exceed most garage clearances; use a surface lot.
How was this clearance verified?
It was verified against flychicago.com on Apr 30, 2026. Clearances change with re-paving and renovations; confirm at the sign before you enter.
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