Travel Guide
Race Location
Butler Field
235 S Columbus Dr, 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 can arrive on race day without any stress or concerns.
Transportation Options
Please review the transportation options below. Don’t forget about road closures as well. This could alter your route and mode of transportation.
Rideshare Services
One of the most convenient ways to get around these days is by the use of ride sharing apps such as Uber or Lyft. By now, most of us have either one or both installed on our phones. If not, you can easily upload these apps by visiting the App Store for iPhone or Play Store for Android.
It is highly recommended to plan ahead of time by reserving a ride from one of these apps a day or more in advance. This will keep the ride cost down and ensure that you have a ride reserved for you already.
Public Transit
Several Chicago Transit Authority rail and bus lines provide service to the downtown area. Research all bus and train schedules at www.transitchicago.com.
Taxi
The classical way of getting around any urban area and still widely used today. Taxis are still in abundance throughout the city of Chicago. However, you’ll want to plan ahead of time and reserve a ride from any of the taxi service companies operating in the city before race day.
Metra
The Metra Electric (ME) line flows right into Millenium Park, which is located across the street from the finish fest and start corrals. Click the link below for a complete schedule of travel for race day.
Ride Divvy
Participants living within a few miles of Butler Field are encouraged to use the Divvy bike share. There are a few divvy parking bays in the area.
- Directly north, across Randolph St., in front of the Blue Cross Blue Shield building.
- SE of the park, across Lake Shore Dr., in front of the Chicago Yacht Club.
- 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
Parking
- 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 Butler Field 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.
Road Closures
- More information on road closures will be available closer to race day. Please check periodically for updates.
| Lanes | Street | Beginning Point | Ending Point | Closure Date | Closure Time | Re-Open Date | Re-Open Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Lanes | Monroe | DuSable Lake Shore Drive | Columbus | 5/19/24 | 3:00 AM | 5/19/24 | 6:00 PM |
| NB Lanes | Columbus | Randolph | Monroe | 5/19/24 | 3:00 AM | 5/19/24 | 12:00 PM |
| SB Lanes | Columbus | Randolph | Monroe | 5/19/24 | 3:00 AM | 5/19/24 | 9:00 AM |
| All Lanes | Columbus | Monroe | Jackson | 5/19/24 | 3:00 AM | 5/19/24 | 9:00 AM |
| All Lanes | Columbus | Jackson | Roosevelt | 5/19/24 | 6:00 AM | 5/19/24 | 9:00 AM |
| NB Exit Lane | Randolph Exit (NB) | DuSable Lake Shore Drive | Randolph | 5/19/24 | 6:30 AM | 5/19/24 | 12:00 PM |
| EB Lanes | Intermediate Randolph | DuSable Lake Shore Drive | Columbus | 5/19/24 | 6:30 AM | 5/19/24 | 12:00 PM |
Long Distance Travel
If you plan on flying into Chicago, you have two airport options: Chicago Midway (MDW), located 11 miles southwest of downtown, and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) located 15 miles northwest of the city.
At Midway, the L Train line that operates from the airport to the Loop is the Orange Line. Additionally, you can order a rideshare service, taxi cab, and shuttle buses. For more information, please visit the link below.
At O’Hare, the L Train line that operates from the airport to the Loop is the Blue Line. Additionally, you can order a rideshare service, taxi cab, and shuttle buses. For more information, please visit the link below.
Hotel Bookings
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
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