2025 Chicago Marathon Roads, streets closures list across the city this weekend on sunday 12th october.
Streets along the marathon course will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12.
No-parking zones will be enforced starting at 1:00 a.m. on race morning. Vehicles left on course streets may be ticketed and towed.
Streets near the course (but not directly on it) may also be affected during closure hours.
Streets will reopen gradually, based on the pace of the final runners (approximately 15 minutes per mile or slower).
Grant Park & Downtown Closure Timeline (Anticipated)
These are expected closures and reopening times for key streets near the start/finish area at Grant Park. Times may shift slightly.
Balbo Dr. (Columbus → DuSable Lake Shore Dr.)
Closed: Sept. 25, 6:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 17, 3:00 p.m.
Jackson Dr. (Columbus → DuSable Lake Shore Dr.)
Closed: Oct. 9, 10:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 14, 6:00 a.m.
Balbo Dr. (Michigan → Columbus)
Closed: Oct. 9, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 13, 3:00 p.m.
Columbus Dr. (Ida B. Wells → Balbo)
Closed: Oct. 9, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 13, 3:00 p.m.
Columbus Dr. (Balbo → Roosevelt)
Closed: Oct. 9, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 13, 3:00 p.m.
Columbus Dr. (Monroe → Jackson)
Closed: Oct. 10, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 12, 8:00 p.m.
Columbus Dr. (Jackson → Ida B. Wells)
Closed: Oct. 10, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 12, 8:00 p.m.
Congress Plaza Dr. (Van Buren → Harrison)
Closed: Oct. 10, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 12, 8:00 p.m.
Jackson Dr. (Michigan → Columbus)
Closed: Oct. 10, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 12, 8:00 p.m.
Columbus Dr. (Randolph → Monroe)
Closed: Oct. 11, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 12, 2:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Rd. (Columbus → DuSable Lake Shore Dr.)
Closed: Oct. 11, 11:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 12, 6:00 p.m.
Monroe St. (Michigan → Columbus)
Closed: Oct. 11, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 12, 2:00 p.m.
Monroe St. (Columbus → DuSable Lake Shore Dr.)
Closed: Oct. 11, 4:00 a.m. → Reopens: Oct. 12, 3:00 p.m.
Course Street Closures (By Mile / Segment)
These times are approximate, based on the marathon route and expected pacing.
Course Closures (Race Day – Oct. 12)
Streets along the marathon route closed by 6:00 a.m.
Reopening is staggered by location:
Downtown (Mile 1–3): 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Lincoln Park / Lakeview (Miles 6–10): 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Old Town / River North (Miles 11–13): 1:00–1:45 p.m.
West Loop (Miles 14–17): 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Pilsen / Chinatown (Miles 18–23): 2:45–3:45 p.m.
South Loop / Bronzeville (Miles 24–26): 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Tips
Police and race officials may adjust timing for safety.
Public transport (CTA trains and buses) is strongly recommended, with extra service available.
Residents along the course should move vehicles off affected streets before Sunday morning to avoid towing.
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