Travel + Race Day Transportation

Race Location

Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601

The race venue is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Participants and spectators are encouraged to plan their travel and race day logistics ahead of time so you are prepared on the day of the race.

Hotel Booking

If you’re traveling from out of town or wish to stay closer to the race venue during the weekend, you can take advantage of the best hotel rates available in the marketplace through our hotel partner – Hotel Planner. This partnership provides the following advantages to make your stay in the windy city a breeze.

  • Best Rates – Negotiated and online discounts
  • Save Time – No more calling around to hotels
  • Compare Offers – Hotels bid for your business
  • Automation – Makes the process simple and fast
  • Long Term Stays – Get discounts for long term stays
  • Testimonials – Top notch customer service
  • Administration – Free Event Website for your group

Race Day Logistics

Please review the different transportation options we suggest for getting to the race. Don’t forget about road closures as well. This could alter your route and mode of transportation.

Uber and Lyft are accessible at both airports. If you intend to use either option, make sure to download their mobile apps on either the App Store or Google Play.

Several Chicago Transit Authority rail and bus lines provide service to the downtown area. Research all bus and train schedules at www.transitchicago.com.

Participants living within a few miles of Maggie Daley Park are encouraged to use the Divvy bike share. There are a few divvy parking bays around Maggie Daley Park.

  1. Directly north, across Randolph St., in front of the Blue Cross Blue Shield building.
  2. SE of the park, across Lake Shore Dr., in front of the Chicago Yacht Club.
  3. A block west, on the corner of E Monroe Dr. and S Michigan Ave., near the Crown Fountain.

Plan your Divvy trip at divvybikes.com or download the Divvy app on your smartphone.

Parking is limited in Chicago, especially around the area which the race takes place. Luckily we partnered with Millennium Garages to provide you with the best spot in the city.

Millennium Garages offer the closest options to Maggie Daley Park at the Millennium Lakeside Garage. Parking is also available at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Park Garages. Attendees must reserve parking in advance of race weekend to take advantage of a variety of discounted rates.

*If you are parking in the Lakeside Garage, you must enter from the southbound lanes as the northbound entrance will be closed.

LanesStreetBeginning PointEnding PointClosure DateClosure TimeRe-Open DateRe-Open Time
All LanesMonroeDuSable Lake Shore DriveColumbus5/19/243:00 AM5/19/246:00 PM
NB LanesColumbusRandolphMonroe5/19/243:00 AM5/19/2412:00 PM
SB LanesColumbusRandolphMonroe5/19/243:00 AM5/19/249:00 AM
All LanesColumbusMonroeJackson5/19/243:00 AM5/19/249:00 AM
All LanesColumbusJacksonRoosevelt5/19/246:00 AM5/19/249:00 AM
NB Exit LaneRandolph Exit (NB)DuSable Lake Shore DriveRandolph5/19/246:30 AM5/19/2412:00 PM
EB LanesIntermediate RandolphDuSable Lake Shore DriveColumbus5/19/246:30 AM5/19/2412:00 PM

*Please note: the information above is subject to change. 

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