Chicago Marathon 2026 Airport Transportation
Race day transportation for runners and spectators. Early morning start line service, street closure expertise, and post-race airport transfers. We've navigated marathon weekend for 15+ years.
How do I get to the Chicago Marathon start line?
Book early morning car service to Grant Park. Pickups start at 4:30am for early corrals. Our drivers navigate marathon street closures and drop you near your corral. $35-45 from downtown hotels, $75 from O'Hare. The 2026 Chicago Marathon is October 11. Book at (224) 801-3090.
Marathon Weekend Services
Runner Start Line Service
- • 4:30am - 6:30am pickups available
- • Drop near your assigned corral
- • Street closure navigation
- • Pre-race gear transport
Spectator Transportation
- • Drop at strategic viewing spots
- • Multi-location spectating routes
- • Finish line access
- • Post-race family reunification
Airport Transfers
- • Friday/Saturday arrivals
- • Sunday post-race departures
- • Expo transportation (McCormick Place)
- • Flight tracking included
Marathon Weekend Rates
*Travel times vary due to street closures on race day
Marathon Transportation FAQs
How do I get to the Chicago Marathon start line from my hotel?
The marathon starts and finishes in Grant Park. We provide early morning transportation (4:30am-6:30am pickups) from any Chicago hotel to the start area. Our drivers know which streets are closed and the fastest routes to drop you within walking distance of your corral.
Can you navigate marathon day street closures?
Absolutely. The Chicago Marathon closes 26.2 miles of city streets. Our drivers study the closure maps every year and know the access points, parking restrictions, and detour routes. We've been navigating marathon weekend for 15+ years.
Do you offer airport pickup on marathon weekend?
Yes! Most runners fly in Friday or Saturday. We provide flight-tracked airport pickups with marathon street closure awareness. Sunday airport transfers require early departure or post-race timing to avoid course conflicts.
Can you pick up spectators and take them to viewing spots?
Yes. We drop spectators at strategic viewing locations along the course - Mile 13 (Pilsen), Mile 18 (Chinatown), or the finish line at Grant Park. We coordinate pickup after the race when streets reopen.
What time should I schedule pickup for the marathon start?
The first wave starts at 7:20am. We recommend 5:00-5:30am hotel pickup to allow time for security, bag check, and corral positioning. Earlier waves may need 4:30am pickup. We'll confirm timing based on your corral assignment.
Ready for Race Day?
Book your marathon transportation. We handle the logistics, you focus on your race.