Chicago Marathon
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. The race is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and is presented as an event drawing a large international field; the source text cites 40,000 runners. The event includes an expo with packet pick-up at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, and all runners must attend the expo in person to obtain their bib.
Travel packages and logistics
Dream Travel Canada offers guaranteed-entry packages for non-US residents, with eligibility for purchasers aged 18 or older on the race date. Packages listed include three nights at the Residence Inn Magnificent Mile, taxes and fees, a finisher medal and heat sheet, and a handmade Dream Travel plaque. Items explicitly not included are travel insurance, airfare, meals, and personal expenses. Payment details state a deposit of USD 700 (collected in CAD and converted to USD), final payment due by June 1, 2025, and accepted payment methods of credit card, Wise in USD or CAD, or a CAD e-transfer. The provider indicates staff will be on-site during race weekend to assist participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.