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Hotels for Chicago Marathon 2026

Name: Chicago Marathon 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-10T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Grant Park, Chicago

In Grant Park, Chicago on Sat, 10 Oct 2026. 140 hotels within 3km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About Chicago Marathon 2026

Marathon day starts long before dawn, with runners threading through neighbourhoods on the way to the finish. Streets close across large stretches of the route, and residents come out early to cheer regardless of the weather. For those not running, it is a day of watching, cheering, and finding a good spot along the course.

Where to stay nearby

Chicago itself is the obvious base, with the largest choice of hotels and the shortest journey to Grant Park on race morning. Berwyn offers a quieter, more residential alternative a short train or drive from downtown, useful if central rooms are scarce or pricier during the event. Des Plaines sits furthest out, better suited to those happy with a longer commute in exchange for more availability, particularly if travelling by car.

Chicago — about 4 km away

Chicago itself is the natural choice for most visitors, putting you steps from Grant Park and within walking distance of museums, restaurants, and nightlife. The venue is just 4km away, reachable on foot, by public transit, or a quick cab ride.

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Berwyn — about 15 km away

Berwyn is a quieter residential suburb 15km from Grant Park, appealing to those who prefer a calmer atmosphere and don't mind a short drive or transit commute to the venue. Regular buses and regional transit connect it to downtown Chicago.

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Des Plaines — about 28 km away

Des Plaines lies further out at 28km from the venue, best suited to travelers prioritizing lower accommodation costs or those with a car. Plan for a drive or public transit journey of 30–45 minutes to reach Grant Park.

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History

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, first run in 1977, is one of the seven Abbott World Marathon Majors and among the flattest and fastest courses in the sport. Its single loop winds through 29 city neighbourhoods and starts and finishes in Grant Park on the Lake Michigan shore, cheered by well over a million spectators.

Chicago has a rich record of fast times: Kelvin Kiptum set a men's marathon world record here in 2023, and Ruth Chepng'etich set a women's world record on the course in 2024. Because it is a loop, the logistics are among the simplest of any major — base yourself near Grant Park and you can walk to the start and back from the finish, with no race-morning transit to worry about.

October in Chicago is often crisp and bright, and marathon weekend fills the downtown hotels. Collect your bib at the expo, usually held at McCormick Place, in the days before — there is no race-day pickup.