Travel Guide
Race Location
Diversey Harbor, Lincoln Park
2601 N. Cannon Dr. | Chicago, IL 60614
Start Line: Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Pkwy
The Turkey Trot Chicago starts and ends in the north section of Chicago’s famous Lincoln Park. The city, and Lincoln Park are easily accessible. We’ve put together a list of travel options to help you get to the event without any hassle.
Transportation Options
Due to limited parking in and around Lincoln Park. We highly encourage event participants and spectators to use mass transit, taxi cab or ride sharing services.
One of the most convenient ways to get around these days is by the use of ride sharing apps such as Uber or Lyft. By now, most of us have either one or both installed on our phones. If not, you can easily upload these apps by visiting the App Store for iPhone or Play Store for Android.
It is highly recommended to plan ahead of time by reserving a ride from one of these apps a day or more in advance. This will keep the ride cost down and ensure that you have a ride reserved for you already.
Public transit is highly recommended. Consider riding the #22 Clark, #36 Broadway or #151 Sheridan Bus lines into Lincoln Park. NOTE: all CTA buses and trains will operate on a Sunday schedule en lieu of the holiday.
For transit details, please contact (312) 836-7000 or visit transitchicago.com
The classical way of getting around any urban area and still widely used today. Taxis are still in abundance throughout the city of Chicago. However, you’ll want to plan ahead of time and reserve a ride from any of the taxi service companies operating in the city before race day.
If you plan on driving to the race, please plan ahead and be aware of the road closures seen below:
- Cannon Dr. is closed between Fullerton Ave. and Diversey Pkwy. from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Fullerton between Stockton Dr. and Lake Shore Dr. Closed at 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Fullerton Southbound & Northbound Ramps on & off Lake Shore Dr. closed 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Belmont Harbor Drive closed at 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Recreation Drive closed at 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Recreation Drive exit from Lake Shore Drive closed at 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Irving Park Road north bound on-ramp to Lake Shore Drive closed 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
There will be limited race day parking available at the Lincoln Park Zoo pay lot, easily accessible at Fullerton Parkway, immediately west of Lake Shore Drive. This lot will fill quickly, on a first come, first served basis. More parking information can be found below.
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Parking & Directions
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero or SP+ Parking.
Please plan accordingly and allow yourself plenty of time to navigate the street closures and be aware of any parking restrictions.
Please note the following closures and restrictions:
- Cannon Dr. is closed between Fullerton Ave. and Diversey Pkwy. from 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Fullerton between Stockton Dr. and Lake Shore Dr. Closed at 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Fullerton Southbound ramps on & off Lake Shore Dr. closed 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Fullerton Northbound ramps on & off Lake Shore Dr. closed 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Belmont Harbor Drive closed 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Recreation Drive closed 8:30 a.m. to 1100 a.m.
- Recreation Dr. exit from Lake Shore Drive closed 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
**Parking is NOT available at Diversey Harbor or the Lincoln Park Driving Range.
- From the Lake Shore Dr.: Exit at Fullerton Pkwy or LaSalle Dr.
- From the Kennedy Expy: Exit at Fullerton or North Ave going East
- From anywhere else in the city, you can use the main streets to navigate such as;
- Clark to Fullerton
- Lincoln Ave. to Fullerton
- Halstead to Fullerton
- Ashland to Fullerton or North Ave.
Hotel Accommodations
If you’re traveling from out of town or wish to stay closer to the race venue, you can take advantage of the best hotel rates available in the marketplace through our hotel partner – Hotel Planner. This partnership provides the following advantages to make your stay in the windy city a breeze.
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Long Distance Travel
If you plan on flying into Chicago, you have two airport options: Chicago Midway (MDW), located 11 miles southwest of downtown, and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) located 15 miles northwest of the city.
At Midway, the L Train line that operates from the airport to the Loop is the Orange Line. Additionally, you can order a rideshare service, taxi cab, and shuttle buses. For more information, please visit the link below.
At O’Hare, the L Train line that operates from the airport to the Loop is the Blue Line. Additionally, you can order a rideshare service, taxi cab, and shuttle buses. For more information, please visit the link below.