RV Rentals at Lollapalooza

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Currently, it is a four-day extravaganza that features many popular artists from all types of musical genres. It averages around 400,000 in attendance, and there are typically upward of 170 artists appearing on a total of eight different stages. Lollapalooza is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals around as well as one of the longest running. C3 Presents has a controlling interest in the festival, and Farrell is still associated with the Lollapalooza name, although he has recently branched into other interests.

While at the festival, you can expect more than just music performances. It is also a celebration of the coming end of summer. There are a number of variety acts and entertainment spectacles, charitable and nonprofit informational booths, vendors, and lots of food and beverages. Chow Town is the name of the refreshment venue for Lollapalooza, and it features food vendors showcasing the best of Chicago's restaurants.

LOCATION

Lollapalooza is held every summer during a four-day "weekend" in Chicago. For 2024, the festival will take place Aug 1-4 at Grant Park. Artists will be performing throughout each day from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

LINEUP

The festival includes a variety of talent, both nationally recognized and local. While the original Lollapalooza focused on alternative and rock performers, the festival now includes R&B, dance, hip-hop, and mainstream pop acts. For the full 2023 lineup, visit the Lollapalooza Lineup page.

RVING AT THE EVENT

There is no RV parking available at the event in Grant Park in downtown Chicago. Most campgrounds and RV parks and resorts are located around an hour's drive away from the festival. If you are planning on using an RV rental from RVshare or your own RV to visit other areas around Chicago, these locations are centrally located to everything you would want to see while attending Lollapalooza. Here are some popular options:

Kankakee South KOA 

This KOA campground is only an hour away from the Windy City. It is a quiet campground with large lots, a seasonal pool, and a group pavilion. On the weekends, they have kids' barrel train rides, movies, and hay wagon rides. There is a small store and a coin laundry. There are lots of attractions, restaurants, and golf courses nearby. 

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park 

This campground is consistently ranked among the top 10 Yogi Bear parks in the U.S. There are many family-friendly activities and play areas, such as horseshoes, mini-golf, a pool table, and volleyball courts.

MWR Navy Gateways RV Campground 

This military campground is located on Lake Michigan about 40 miles north of Chicago. In addition to the beach and fishing piers, the RV park has a playground for children. If you have a military or Department of Defense affiliation, you can use this facility.

Illinois State Park

Illinois State Park is a large state park on Lake Michigan in the city of Zion, which is 47 miles north of Chicago. The park spans over 4,000 acres and has 6 miles of shoreline. You can boat, swim, bike, hike, and bird-watch, and there are sites for tents and RVs. 

Kankakee River State Park

This beautiful state park is home to limestone canyons and waterfalls. It has several campgrounds with both tent and RV sites. When you're visiting in the summer, explore the excellent trails along the river.

McCormick Place

If you can dry-camp in your RV without electricity or water hookups, then you may want to consider McCormick Place, which is in downtown Chicago and only a mile from Grant Park, the site of Lollapalooza. It is the largest convention center in the U.S. and has two overnight parking lots that accept RVs and buses. One lot is somewhat isolated and also less noisy from traffic. The other lot is right next to the main office and security office; however, it receives a lot of traffic noise. There are low-clearance bridges in the area, so be sure to contact McCormick Place for the best route. You can also use a GPS with bridge heights programming features.

WHERE TO STAY

Lollapalooza has partnered with several hotels in the area. These businesses will give a percentage back to Foundations of Music if you book through Lollapalooza. You can choose either a hotel only or a hotel and festival package. This website also has information on hostel associations.

HOW TO GET THERE

There are many ways to get to Grant Park. You can enter at the Main Entrance at Michigan and Ida B. Wells or the North Entrance at Columbus and Monroe. Try using this handy map for more specific directions.

If you need a ride to the event, there are many options. In addition to ride-share services, there are many public transportation choices in Chicago, such as CTA, Metra, and Pace. Many of these transit systems will offer special rates and routes during the Lollapalooza festival. Taxis are also a great option if you're willing to spend a little more.

Bicycles are a handy and economical way to get to Grant Park, and there are lots of bicycle parking spaces at the park. You can ride your own, or you can use a Divvy bike for a fee. Divvy bikes have multiple locations around downtown Chicago. They will even have Divvy valets at Lollapalooza for your convenience.

PARKING

There is convenient 24-hour parking available at any of the four secure Millennium Garages in the area, which are fully accessible. You can reserve your parking online before arriving. There is ADA pickup and drop-off only at Jackson and Michigan.

TICKETS & PRICING

Pricing for Lollapalooza tickets varies from year to year. You can purchase tickets in different formats at the Lollapalooza ticket page

WRAP UP

Attending the Lollapalooza festival is a unique experience that you should share with others. While there, take pictures of all your good times with your old friends and any new friends you make. Upload all your fun photos to [email protected] and share them with other RVshare readers for a chance to be featured on the site's blog and social media pages.

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Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .

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