Where to Stay for the Chicago Marathon
A flat World Marathon Major through 29 neighborhoods. It takes place at Chicago Marathon course, starting and finishing in Grant Park. Hotels on Michigan Avenue are walkable to the start and finish. The 5 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.
Dates by year
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Where to stay
- South Loop/Michigan Avenue — walk to the start
- River North — nightlife
- Gold Coast — upscale
Hotels
#1 · Walkable · about a 5–15-minute walk · 1.4 mi
★★★★
Hilton Chicago
Grand Michigan Avenue hotel facing Grant Park.
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#2 · Walkable · about a 5–15-minute walk · 0.1 mi
★★★★
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Historic Michigan Avenue hotel.
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#3 · Walkable · about a 5–15-minute walk · 0.4 mi
★★★★
Chicago Athletic Association
Restored 1893 club building opposite Millennium Park.
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#4 · Walkable · about a 5–15-minute walk · 0.9 mi
★★★★★
The Langham, Chicago
Riverfront hotel in a Mies van der Rohe building.
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#5 · Walkable · about a 5–15-minute walk · 1.5 mi
★★★★★
Park Hyatt Chicago
Magnificent Mile hotel near Water Tower Place.
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Getting there
Hotels on Michigan Avenue are walkable to the start and finish.
Walkable to Grant Park.
Hotel prices
Marathon weekend is one of Chicago's priciest.
Before & after the game
River North.
Tips
- Visit tip
- Book a year ahead.
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