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The 2024 Chicago Marathon street closures are increasing along the race track ahead of Sunday’s race
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The 2024 Chicago Marathon street closures are increasing along the race track ahead of Sunday’s race

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Friday, October 11, 2024 10:27 PM

Street closures at the Chicago Marathon increase along the route before race day

The 2024 Chicago Marathon street closures began Wednesday and will last all week along the course until Sunday, October 13.

CHICAGO (WLS) — The street closures began Wednesday and will continue throughout the week in preparation for Sunday’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

The race starts and ends in Grant Park and travels through 29 neighborhoods. There will be street closures before, during and after the race.

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All streets will reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, the city said. Here you will find the complete list of street closures per day.

Wednesday October 9

  • Jackson Dr. from Columbus Dr. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive closes at 10 a.m. and reopens Monday, Oct. 14 at 6 a.m.
  • Balbo Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. closes at 4am and reopens on Monday, October 14 at 3pm

Thursday October 10

  • Balbo Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. closes at 4am and reopens on Monday, October 14 at 3pm

Friday October 11

  • Columbus Drive from Monroe to Jackson St. closes at 4 a.m. and reopens Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m.
  • Congress Plaza on Michigan Ave. (Van Buren St. to Harrison St. closes at 4am and reopens on Sunday, October 13 at 8pm
  • Ida B. Wells from Michigan Ave to Congress Plaza closes at 4am and reopens Sunday, October 13 at 8pm
  • Ida B. Wells from Congress Plaza to Columbus Dr. closes at 4am and reopens on Sunday, October 13 at 8pm
  • Jackson Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. closes at 4am and reopens on Sunday, October 13 at 8pm

Saturday October 12

  • Columbus Dr. from Randolph to Monroe St. closes at 6 a.m. and opens at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13
  • Roosevelt Street. from Columbus Dr. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive closes at 11 a.m. and opens Sunday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.
  • Monroe St. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. is closed at 4 a.m. and opens at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 13
  • Monroe St. from Columbus Dr. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive closes at 4 a.m. and opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13

Sunday October 13

  • Columbus Dr. from McFetridge Dr. to Roosevelt Road is closed at 4am and opens at 6pm
  • Michigan Ave. from Madison to 9th St. is closed at 4 a.m. and opens at 9 a.m.
  • Roosevelt Street. from Michigan to Columbus Dr. is closed at 4am and opens at 6pm
  • Michigan Ave. from 9th St. to Roosevelt Rd closes at 5:30 a.m. and opens at 4 p.m.

There will also be parking restrictions in place along the marathon course, marked with ‘No Parking Zone’ signs. Towing will be strictly monitored, the city said.

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