Burr Ridge to Hinsdale train station (La Grange, Western Springs: elementary school, prices, club)

[pmehnall]

Hi,

We are moving to Burr Ridge with Elm elementary school, so closer to Hinsdale. Is there any way to get a parking permit at any of the Hinsdale train stations without being a resident of Hinsdale? Also, if we can't, how hard is it to get a spot at the stations without a permit?

We are about to put an offer down and love the house, but don't want it to be a hassle to find a spot everyday.

Thanks!

[chijan]

I love that part of Burr Ridge! The Highlands stop (at County Line Road and the tracks) has all metered parking. For Hinsdale, I've called and you have to be a resident to get village parking, but there are a number of churches that offer parking. Try the Hinsdale Unitarian church--I know someone who used to park there. Otherwise, Western Springs allows you to go on a waitlist that takes about 6 -9 months and La Grange always has parking available--you just need to go through their Village Finance department. Good luck!

[chet everett]

You most certainly DO NOT need to be a Village Resident to use the meter spots at any of the three of the Hinsdale stops; I often find open spots at the main stop that can get me downtown on the 8AM train, it is a little tougher to find open spots at the main stop for the later trains, but both West Hinsdale and Highlands rarely "fill up"...

For longer term solutions you can get a permit from some of the organizations, like the previously mentioned Unitarian Church or the Lions Club in Clarendon Hills, prices compare very favorably with the municipal rates...

Clarendon Hills Lions Club