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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.

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The places to stay

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Chicago, United States

Hilton Chicago

Grand Michigan Avenue hotel facing Grant Park.

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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Historic Michigan Avenue hotel.

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Chicago Athletic Association

Restored 1893 club building opposite Millennium Park.

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The Langham, Chicago

Riverfront hotel in a Mies van der Rohe building.

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Park Hyatt Chicago

Magnificent Mile hotel near Water Tower Place.

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Chicago Marathon

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. #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. #2 · Walkable · about a 5–15-minute walk · 0.1 mi

    ★★★★

    The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

    Historic Michigan Avenue hotel.

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  3. #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. #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. #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

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