Power Up Plaza
4252-4258 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60624
- Max power
- 120 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 16
- CCS1
- Price
- Price not listed
- Per network listing
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Power Up Plaza is a DC fast-charging station run by Blink at 4252-4258 W Monroe St in Chicago, IL. It has 16 charging ports with CCS1 connectors and delivers up to 120 kw. Pricing is set by the network app, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~43min
Range added in 15 minutes
~61mi
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
CCS1
16 ports · 120 kW
DC fast
The DC fast-charging plug used by most non-Tesla EVs sold in North America before 2025.
Works with: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt and Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, VW ID.4, BMW i4/iX, Rivian, Lucid and most other EVs. Teslas can use it with a CCS adapter.
Pricing
Price not listed
Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Blink app shows the live rate before you start.
Location and access
- Address
- 4252-4258 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60624 - Coordinates
- 41.87997, -87.73259
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 888-998-2546
- Network
- Blink
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Power Up Plaza?
It delivers up to 120 kW. A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 43 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at Power Up Plaza?
Blink has not published a fixed price for this site. Rates are shown in the Blink app or on the charger screen before you start a session.
What plugs does Power Up Plaza have?
16 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 120 kW.
Is Power Up Plaza open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 417793. Last confirmed by the network on Oct 11, 2026; opened Aug 11, 2025.