All states›Marinas with Transient Slips›Illinois›Chicago

Marinas with Transient Slips in Chicago, IL

6 of the 27 marinas we list in Chicago have transient slips.

"Transient slip" isn't something a map listing tracks — it's marina terminology for short-term, overnight dockage held for visiting boaters, and a marina's listing gives no hint whether any exist or whether the docks are entirely leased out to permanent tenants. Every marina here is confirmed from its own site or dockmaster info to actually offer transient slips, not just seasonal or annual rentals.

  1. Diversey Harbor

    2601 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

    Monday–Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday—Sunday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

    Transient slipsFuel dockBoat rampDry storage
    Call Website Directions

  2. DuSable Harbor

    111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

    Monday –Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday — Sunday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

    Transient slipsDry storage
    Call Website Directions

  3. Dusable Harbor Park

    123 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

    Transient slips
    Call Website Directions

  4. DuSable Harbor

    200 N Lake Front Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

    Transient slips
    Call Website Directions

  5. Belmont Harbor G Dock

    3400 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657-2801

    Transient slips
    Call Website Directions
Call ahead for a reservation, especially in summer. Transient slips fill up fast at popular marinas during boating season, and calling the dockmaster directly gets you a straight answer on availability, depth, and nightly rate that a listing alone won't show.

Also in Chicago

More in Chicago and Illinois

Good to know

What is a transient slip at a marina?

A transient slip is a dock space rented out short-term — usually by the night or week — to boaters passing through, as opposed to slips leased long-term to a marina's regular tenants. Availability depends entirely on how much of the marina's dock space is committed to permanent renters.

Do you need a reservation for a transient slip?

It's not always required, but it's strongly recommended, especially at busy marinas during peak boating season when transient space can fill up. Calling the marina's dockmaster ahead of time is the standard way to confirm space and get current rates.